Every year, millions of regular folks get sick from the flu, one in five in fact. In the U.S., 200,000 of them will need to be hospitalized. Thankfully, there is such a thing as the flu vaccine which, contrary to popular belief, works on adults as well as babies and the elderly. In this episode, Dr. Power talks about how the flu vaccine works and the sense in getting one, no matter your age.

The effectiveness of surgery and radiation for curing cancer is not very high, leading us to speak about a five-year cancer survival rate. In the last decade or so, however, discoveries have been made about new cancer treatments that involve working with a patient’s immune system. Tune in to find out more.

Dr. Power sheds some light on the topic of muscle cramps, explaining what occurs in the body during a cramp and the weather conditions in which they are more likely to occur. Join us as Dr. Power shares some tips for relieving the pain and preventing further cramps.

In this episode, Dr. Power talks about the role of artificial intelligence in today’s drug research. Machine intelligence now enables researchers and chemists to develop drugs much faster and find more effective interventions.

While some might be aware that taking an aspirin is somewhat of a life hack if they find themselves experiencing early heart attack symptoms, the same is not true for strokes. In fact, if one takes aspirin while having a stroke, it could worsen things significantly. Tune in to learn more.

In contrast to our other senses, smelling requires a fair amount of brainwork, and so the loss of this sense can sometimes be an early signal of the onset of dementia. In today’s show, Dr. Power talks about the complex connections between smells, associations, and memories.

Statistically speaking, older drivers have more accidents than younger ones. As one ages, the demands of driving become increasingly difficult to manage. Tune in today and learn about some of the things older drivers struggle with and how they can improve their abilities behind the wheel.

A new field of research is investigating the links between gut health and brain functioning. In this episode, you’ll hear Dr. Power talk about some of the connections between these two body parts, the role bowel bugs play, and how this knowledge is influencing the way doctors treat patients.

Many of us take a fish oil supplement because of its health benefits, but the source of these capsules in the ocean is being depleted due to overfishing, which is throwing other cycles off balance too. Tune in today and learn more about the threatened menhaden fish and how we can get our fish oil supplements more directly through a change in diet.

Two of the bioactive metabolites in marijuana, CBD and THC, are now for sale and being used for the treatment of chronic pain and chronic inflammation. While this is true, most medical doctors are still wondering if these compounds really work. There is no doubt that it is wise to check with your physician first before considering using them. Tune in to learn more.