Our diet plays a huge role in our overall health. In today’s episode, Dr. Power sheds light on the best and worst foods for someone with a heart condition. Even if you don’t have a heart condition, it will benefit you to follow this advice!

The COVID-19 pandemic has probably made a lot of us think more about how our immune system works. In today’s episode, Dr. Power explains where immune reactions take place in our bodies, what determines their fates and functions, and how blocking antibodies called monoclonals are going to help us in our fight against viruses.

Sleep apnea is a far more common problem in the United States than many people realize. It is also a very damaging one. Join Dr. Power in today’s episode to hear why sleep apnea occurs, what it is caused by, and why it is so harmful to a sleep apnea sufferer’s health. Luckily, there are some effective methods to cure it, which you will also learn about in this show.

Proteins in our bodies don’t all look the same. In fact, we hold thousands of different protein shapes within us, each one of which plays a different role in our metabolism. Tune in to hear about how these shapes are formed, and the new science that has emerged as a result of these discoveries.

Today’s question comes from John, whose mother lives in a nursing home and was recently infected with COVID-19. Thanks to a treatment infused with manufactured antibodies, she was able to recover well from the infection. John is wondering whether this is a new type of vaccine. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Power explain how antibodies against the COVID virus can now be manufactured in the lab and that the treatment that John’s mother received is called monoclonal antibodies. The process is an update of a traditional treatment that infuses plasma taken from a recently recovered patient and infuses it into an infected patient. Tune in for more!

Our question today comes from Frederica, who identifies as a social smoker, smoking about half a pack today. She wonders whether there is any safety in knowing that she is sticking to a low upper limit. In answer to her question, Dr. Power cites studies that have shown damaging effects to the lung and brain from as few as 10 cigarettes a day. He also touches on the addictive power of cigarettes and how quitting smoking resembles losing weight. Tune in today!

Today’s question comes from a veteran of the keto diet, who is curious about what has caused a recent return in popularity for the ketogenic eating plan. Dr. Power answers her question by looking at how research into the gut microbiome has caused a renewed interest in ketogenic diets. Learn how ketones act within the gut biome, what conditions are necessary for plenty of ketones in the blood, and what researchers hope to learn from their studies. You’ll also get a brief lesson on the history of the ketogenic diet and how it was originally developed to help those suffering from epilepsy. Tune in today!

In 2018, an unprecedented summer heat wave in Japan killed more than a thousand people, mostly urban dwellers over the age of 50. Today, Lea, a widow, wants to know about summer heat and living alone in her city apartment. Humidity is a culprit that is almost always present during the summer months, and it’s important to realize that it plays a role in limiting the efficiency of the body’s cooling effect. However, there are new summer clothing lines entering the market that may be helpful. Through synthetic fibre properties, they help boost the body’s cooling mechanisms. Find a neighbor, and watch out for each other during this year’s summer!

Today, our question comes from Veejay, who had a fellow office worker experience their first heart attack, while also battling some depression. He wants to know, is there a connection between the two? Studies have shown there is a link between acute physical disability and an earlier period of depression, and often some degree of personal neglect. Being optimistic and staying physically active can help accelerate your recovery journey, make you a survivor, and lead you to be more inclined to take better care of yourself. Tune in today!

Crash dieting often leads us in a circular pattern, wanting to lose those same 20 pounds over and over again. Our question today comes from Lucy, who is sick and tired of crash dieting. Lucy wants to hear about some general food principles instead of a diet this time. Well, a diet that is low in fat and high in fibre accompanies many benefits including protection against strokes and heart attacks, and by also being low in saturated fats and cholesterol, adds even more benefits. So, controlling your food intake not only helps you lose weight, but can help boost your overall health. Tune in for more!