While asthma is largely a condition associated with children, it’s not entirely uncommon in the elderly either. In this episode, Dr. Power talks about asthma in the elderly, some of the other conditions it can be confused with and what is most likely to trigger an attack. To hear more, be sure to tune in today!

You have likely heard about antibodies in the COVID vaccine, but how will they work? In today’s episode, Dr. Power explains how these antibodies help get rid of the virus and why they are such a booming pharmaceutical industry. We also hear about how those who have recovered from the virus can help others who are very ill. To find out more, tune in today!

People who are overweight have higher blood sugar and pressure levels, making their blood vessel linings more susceptible to a COVID infection. In this episode, we learn how those with weight problems or the metabolic syndrome can decrease their chances of getting coronavirus by shedding weight, and how this process works physiologically.

The effects of losing a few pounds might not be that noticeable in the mirror, but the work put in to shed the weight is paying off in ways that are less visible. Today on the show, Dr. Power talks about how even a small amount of weight loss triggers a drop in insulin resistance, leading to a host of positive effects. Tune in to learn more!

As of late, you’ve likely been hearing about vaccines and antibodies a great deal. But what’s the difference and how can they be used to treat COVID? In this episode, Dr. Power explores how antibodies and vaccines differ along with how they might be used in a phased way to get us out of the viral pandemic. Be sure to tune in today!

Insulin resistance is an underlying symptom of the overweight epidemic that we are facing today. In this episode, Dr. Power explains how our increasingly sedentary lifestyles are contributing to our insulin resistance, which causes many complications. We also hear about a study that looked at this relationship and learn why we should start walking. Be sure to tune in today!

When most of us think about asthma, we usually think about children who suffer from the condition. While this is mostly true, the elderly can be asthmatic too. In this episode, Dr. Power explores some of the other conditions with similar symptoms to asthma, along with the triggers elderly asthma sufferers should avoid. Tune in to hear more.

If you have heard that magic mushrooms might have some mental health benefits, then you are certainly right! On today’s episode, Dr. Power explores some of the studies that are being conducted around the positive impacts of magic mushrooms, including treating depression and managing the urges of nicotine addiction. To hear more, tune in today!

Anxiety is an ancient mechanism whose original purpose was to jolt us into action in fight or flight situations. It is not well suited to the modern office environment but thankfully there are ways of managing it which can help us reap its positive rather than negative side effects. In today’s show, we learn some good and bad ways of managing this intense feeling and the corresponding ways it will affect us as a consequence.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a relatively common respiratory condition, which can come about as a result of damage to the lungs through smoking. Those who suffer are often forced to carry around oxygen tanks to manage the condition. New research in the stem cell field shows that there is a possible solution to COPD, through replacing the damaged lungs!