As we age, our ability to drive safely decreases, as is shown with the increased road accident statistics for older drivers. There are certain precautions that can help reduce risks and awareness of these risks is a good starting point for safer driving. Regular checks on vision and hearing can also allay some of the dangers, tune in to hear Dr. Power's recommendations!

The modern treatment for a heart attack is extremely effective if it can occur very soon after a patient feels symptoms. If they act quickly, a patient might find themselves in post-op a mere few hours after feeling pressure in the middle of their chest. Tune in and learn about how modern treatments for heart attacks work and the difference in their effectiveness depending on how soon a patient acts.

When women or the elderly have heart attacks, they are often missed or recognized too late. This is often because women and a few seniors feel symptoms that are different from the classic ones. In today’s show, you’ll learn what types of symptoms women and some older folks get when they have heart attacks and the role this plays in their being diagnosed too late.

Research into the different ways that bowel bugs can affect brain functioning is ongoing. Bowel bacteria are being linked to migraines, depression, anxiety, autism, and even dementias, hence the increased use of the term ‘psychobiotics.’ Join Dr. Power today as he weighs in on what this term means and gives some updates on where scientists are at with their research on this subject.

The research being done on the gut microbiome will help people with IBS manage their symptoms, but it involves a complex process, meaning there is still a long wait until we have any final answers. In the meantime, Dr. Power suggests some ways to heal a damaged digestive tract, so tune into today’s show to learn more.

Each year in the U.S., more than half a million hip replacement surgeries take place, often so that people suffering from osteoarthritis can experience greater mobility and pain relief. Tune in today to hear about three approaches to this surgery and the role that habits post-op can play in better recovery.

Anorexia is the name given to an eating avoidance behavior that afflicts young women. In this episode, Dr. Power talks about some of the things that have been discovered about this condition from a psychological point of view. We hear about what brain scans can tell us about the thought patterns associated with it, and the best way we have to treat it at this point.

There is an increase in the use of blood testing as a means to screen for cancer, however, there is still a way to go for this method to be accepted as foolproof. Studies have shown misleading data and false positives, so it remains early days with the method. Remaining healthy through daily practices is still the best way to avoid cancer!

Humans have been at war with cancer for a very long time and despite all the work we have done to find a way of beating this disease, progress has been slim. There are some positive stories to tell though, a few of which Dr. Power relates in today’s episode. Hear about what patients have been diagnosed can expect now versus a few decades ago as well as how a brand new form of fighting cancer cells works!

If you have continual struggles with your weight and blood sugar, you might feel that you have no option but to take the surgical option route. In this episode, Dr. Power explores the sleeve gastrectomy, how it changes the shape of your stomach, and the potential downsides and lasting after-effects. To hear more, tune in today!