In this week’s pledge edition of the show Tom and Zorba talk with callers about the increased duties provided by service dogs, and the power of Zorba's laugh on healthy living. Plus, they share a special pledge week recipe for chocolate banana cake.

Wisconsin Fall Membership Drive Edition (Chocolate Banana Cake)

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This week the hosts examine new research that links sleep problems to a large rise in stroke risk, and they discuss why eating chocolate feels so good. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Avocado toast with smoked salmon.

Sleep problems linked to large rise in stroke risk, Why chocolate feels so good, Avocado toast with smoked salmon

This week Zorba and Karl look at research showing a single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, and they discuss why women need less exercise than men for same cardiovascular benefits. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts.

Single dose of LSD provides immediate and lasting relief from anxiety, Women need less exercise than men for same cardiovascular benefits, Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

This week Zorba and Karl look at research linking ultra-processed food to over 30 damaging health outcomes, and they discuss a study that shows taking 9000 to 10000 steps daily may counteract the risk of death and cardiovascular disease in highly sedentary people. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Roasted Olives with Orange and […]

Evidence links ultra-processed food to over 30 damaging health outcomes, Taking 9000 steps daily may counteract the risk of death and cardiovascular disease, Roasted Olives with Orange and Rosemary

This week Zorba and Karl examine a study that suggests the Mediterranean and MIND diets are linked to fewer Alzheimer’s signs, and they discuss how socializing is linked to a longer lifespan for older people. Plus, they put together a tasty recipe for Egg salad tartine.

Mediterranean and MIND diets linked to fewer Alzheimer’s signs in brain, Frequent socializing linked to longer lifespan of older people, Egg Salad Tartine

This week Zorba and Karl look at research showing walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training ease depression, and they discuss a study that shows 100% fruit juice associated with weight gain in children and adults. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Spinach and chickpea stew.

Wisconsin Fall Membership Drive Edition (Chocolate Banana Cake)

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