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Zorba Paster On Your Health

Wisconsin Public Radio

Each week, Dr. Zorba Paster and co-host Tom Clark provide listeners with health and fitness tips to live a full and healthy life. The down-to-earth, personal style makes this call-in show as entertaining as it is informative. "Zorba Paster On Your Health" can be heard Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ideas Network.

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Madison, WI

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Each week, Dr. Zorba Paster and co-host Tom Clark provide listeners with health and fitness tips to live a full and healthy life. The down-to-earth, personal style makes this call-in show as entertaining as it is informative. "Zorba Paster On Your Health" can be heard Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ideas Network.

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English

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Zorba Paster on Your Health Wisconsin Public Radio 821 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706 800-462-7413

Episodes

Medicinal cannabis can relieve cancer pain and curb and opioid use, How artificial intelligence may change medicine, Cobb salad wraps

5/27/2023
This week the hosts look at research that shows medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and curb total meds and opioid use, and they discuss how artificial intelligence may change medicine. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for Cobb salad wraps.

Duration:00:52:56

Music in surgery room can reduce pain, Kid's eating habits continue into adulthood, Rita's baked tofu

5/20/2023
This week the hosts discuss new research that indicates playing music in the surgery room can help reduce pain and stress for the patient, and they look at a new study that shows how children's eating habits may follow them into adulthood. Plus, they share a delicious listener recipe for Rita's baked tofu.

Duration:00:53:14

Why people may be forgetting their COVID pandemic memories, Refined carbs and red meat driving global rise in type 2 diabetes, Welsh Rarebit

5/6/2023
This week the hosts discuss why people may be forgetting their COVID pandemic memories, and they examine new research that shows refined carbs and red meat are driving a global rise in type 2 diabetes. Plus, they share a tasty brunch recipe for Welsh Rarebit.

Duration:00:53:30

Music choices help workouts, Peanut allergy treatment approved, Spaghetti squash with garlic and herbs

4/29/2023
This week the hosts look at a study that shows the music we listen to while exercising can improve our workouts, and they discuss a new peanut allergy treatment that has been approved by the FDA. Plus, they'll share a healthy recipe for spaghetti squash with garlic and herbs.

Duration:00:52:59

Sleep problems linked to large rise in stroke risk, Why chocolate feels so good, Avocado toast with smoked salmon

4/22/2023
This week the hosts examine new research that links sleep problems to a large rise in stroke risk, and they discuss why eating chocolate feels so good. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Avocado toast with smoked salmon.

Duration:00:52:59

Hugs for health, A shot to prevent cancer, Tofu Parmigiana

4/15/2023
This week the hosts discuss research that shows hugging can be good for your health. They also look at a HPV vaccine has been shown to prevent most kinds of cervical cancer. Plus, they'll share a healthy recipe for tofu parmigiana.

Duration:00:53:15

Exercise alters brain to combat aging, Virtual reality could make therapy easier, Spicy Masala omelette

4/8/2023
This week the hosts discuss how exercise can alter out brain chemistry to protect aging synapses, and they look at new research showing how virtual reality may help make therapy easier for some. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Spicy Masala omelette.

Duration:00:53:15

Mediterranean and MIND diets linked to fewer Alzheimer's signs in brain, Frequent socializing linked to longer lifespan of older people, Egg Salad Tartine

4/1/2023
This week the hosts examine a study that suggests the Mediterranean and MIND diets are linked to fewer Alzheimer's signs, and they discuss how socializing is linked to a longer lifespan for older people. Plus, they put together a tasty recipe for Egg salad tartine.

Duration:00:52:59

Blood pressure and a haircut, Is breakfast really the most important meal, Maple balsamic veggie fries

3/25/2023
This week the hosts discuss why some barbershops are taking client's blood pressure and the importance of health initiatives in underserved communities. They also look at new research that disputes breakfast being the most important meal. Plus, they'll share a healthy recipe for maple balsamic veggie fries.

Duration:00:53:15

Air pollution linked to kids asthma risk, Skin color bias in dermatology, Spinach and artichoke stuffed mushrooms

3/18/2023
This week the hosts discuss a possible link between air pollution and children's asthma, and they talk about the skin color bias in the field of Dermatology. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for spinach and artichoke stuffed mushrooms.

High drug prices are not justified by industry’s research and development spending, Covid vaccination in pregnancy protects infants, Coconut Noodle Soup

3/11/2023
This week the hosts examine research that shows high drug prices are not justified by industry’s research and development spending, and they discuss research showing COVID-19 vaccinations in pregnancy protects infants. Plus, they speak with guest author Maya Kaimal about her recipe for Coconut Noodle Soup.

Duration:00:52:59

Pain reduced by hand holding, Blood sugar control and Type 2 Diabetes, Spicy soy chicken lettuce wraps

3/4/2023
Tom and Zorba look at a study that shows women feel less pain when having their hand held during a procedure. They also discuss the changing views on blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for spicy soy chicken lettuce wraps.

Duration:00:53:14

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults, Most antidepressants ineffective for common pain conditions, Spicy Turkey Meatballs

2/25/2023
This week the hosts examine research that a healthy lifestyle is linked to slower memory decline in older adults, and they discuss a study showing most antidepressants are ineffective for common pain conditions. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Spicy turkey meatballs.

Duration:00:52:59

Prolonged screen exposure may cause eye issues in children, Female patients more likely to die if surgeon is male, Spicy Korean chicken with rice

2/18/2023
This week the hosts discuss how too much screen time can impact children's vision, and they look at new research showing that female patients are more likely to die if the surgeon is male. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for spicy Korean chicken with rice.

Duration:00:53:15

Most long COVID effects resolve within a year after mild infection, Deep meditation may alter gut microbes for better health, Broccoli rice casserole

2/11/2023
This week the hosts discuss how most long COVID-19 effects resolve within a year after mild infection, and they examine why deep meditation may alter gut microbes for better health. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Broccoli rice casserole.

Duration:00:52:59

Diet soda may prompt food cravings, FDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implants, Mushroom & Leek Grilled Cheese

2/4/2023
This week the hosts examine new research that shows diet sodas may prompt food cravings, and they discuss a recent FDA warning about the safety of breast implants. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for mushroom and leek grilled cheese.

Duration:00:53:15

Social media use may impact young adolescents’ brain development, Scientists find key reason why loss of smell occurs in long COVID-19, Bok choy mushroom stir fry

1/28/2023
This week the hosts discuss a study about how social media may impact young adolescents’ brain development, and they examine new research on why loss of smell occurs in long COVID-19. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Bok choy mushroom stir fry.

Forever chemicals (PFAS) in our lives, Meditation can help us make fewer mistakes, Sweet potato pomegranate crostini

1/21/2023
This week the hosts discuss the negative effects "forever chemicals" (PFAS) have on our lives, and they look at how meditation can help us make fewer mistakes. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for sweet potato pomegranate crostini.

Duration:00:53:15

Scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter, Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath, Avocado breakfast tacos

1/14/2023
This week the hosts review why scientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter, and they look at how probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Avocado breakfast tacos.

Duration:00:52:59

Children and bacteria, Cell phones and radiation, Banana pudding

1/7/2023
Tom and Zorba discuss a study suggesting children benefit from exposure to dirt and bacteria. They also look at new research examining the potential risk from cell phone radiation. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for banana pudding.

Duration:00:52:59

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