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B.1.1.7?! B.1.351? P.1? B.1.617? Pop quiz for you: are these names of extraterrestrial beings that are infiltrating the Earth, gobbledygook that a toddler would utter, or the scientific names of COVID variants of interest/concern?! If you said COVID variants, you are CORRECT! Listen to this episode to find out if we should be CONCERNed about the variants of concern that are taking over the news these days! In this week's episode, we discuss why the coronavirus mutates, learn about the origins of each of these variants (the ones that were first identified in the UK, South Africa, Brazil and India!), if the current vaccines will work against these variants, and what we can do to stop these variants from spreading. Also.. happy Mother's Day to all the maternal figures out there (fur moms included!) - thank you for doing a grape job raisin us! (hehehe) 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

This episode is a continuation of the omega-3 saga with a focus on the benefits of fish oil on heart health. The two most common omega-3 fatty acids are DHA and EPA. In food, you'll find this most abundantly in oily fish! Learn what the evidence says so far about how omega-3 foods and supplements help cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Get the verdict on whether it helps with primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular events like stroke and heart attack! Okay, we have a joke for you too: you can tune a guitar, but you can't TUNA fish -- unless, of course, you play BASS! Fun fact: I believe this joke was used in an episode of the English dub of Dragon Ball Z by a character named Tien Shinhan. 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

Ahoy there, matey! Or should I say "matie". Learn all about the mighty omega-3 fatty acid from what it is to what it's good for. How about omega-6 and omega-9? You'll learn about the differences in this episode! Ever had your parent(s) insist that you eat fish even if you don't like it? Put your line and bait back in the water, folks, because we'll be fishing for the truth behind how omega-3 helps with brain health and development!

FYI: as per Merriam Webster dictionary, a "matie" is a young fat herring with roe or milt incompletely developed. 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

Do you have lots of hair, and don't care? Or are you one of us... finding that you are losing hair all over the place - in your hairbrush, in the shower, on the floor... Well, if you've ever been curious about whether or not biotin works for slowing down hair loss, this is the episode for you! Let us straighten this out for you! In this episode, we discuss what biotin is, where you can get biotin from, recommended daily amounts of biotin, whether it is safe for various populations to take, and the evidence behind it for hair growth. If anything, tune in to listen to all of our hair-larious puns! Let's mullet over... is biotin right for you?!

Have you ever wondered about your risk of developing diabetes? Or how you developed diabetes, and whether your children will develop it too? Well today, we will be discussing which populations are at greatest risk for type 1 and 2. Who should be tested and what you can do to prevent or delay diabetes. Then, for mindless chatter segment, we discuss why the college admissions scandal is a scandal ! And what exactly is a side door entrance into elite universities? Join us as we discuss all these and more... *CANRISK Questionnaire: http://canrisk.gnb.ca/index-eng.php *Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

In this episode, we discuss the differences between urine and blood ketone testing and which method is more accurate. We also answer how much does testing cost and discuss how to use a blood meter and ketostix to test your ketones. Then we discuss the Britney Spears conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement. Join us as we discuss all these and more... 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

The effects of the COVID19 pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of countless people. Home schooling children, job loss, stretching every dollar, inability to socialize normally, and losing loved ones from the virus -- it's no surprise that people are experiencing depression and anxiety. What alternatives are there when conventional therapies fail? Today's episode will explore one such alternative: psilocybin, which is found in magic mushrooms. Find out what it's used for, personal accounts from users, what the side effects are, how to gain access to it, and where it's headed in the future. 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

We have all heard of Pfizer and Moderna by now... but AstraZeneca?! Johnson & Johnson?! What makes these 2 new contenders to the COVID-19 vaccine market special? Is it true that they are "less effective" than Pfizer and Moderna? How are these two vaccines created? What are the side effects? What age groups are they recommended in? Join us as we break down the evidence behind the newest COVID vaccines approved by Health Canada and learn how they work! 

Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.