Most people love animals and pet ownership may have health benefits. But do it for the right reasons!Source:https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-being-cat-loverRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
The university sector promotes diversity of everything except diversity of opinion.Come down the rabbit hole with James NuzzoSource:https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/p/my-academic-cancellation-storyRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Yet again we have associative studies showing increased or decreased risk of certain outcomes. Fortunately there is a deeper lesson here.Source:https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/energy-drinks-may-triple-suicide-risk-coffee-does-opposite-2025a1000ne8Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Policies which delivers increased smoking rates, reduced excise revenue and massive gains to organised crime are a total failure. But dent expect admission of failure or change any time soon.https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/from-plain-packaging-to-the-black-market-how-health-reforms-policy-Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
There are simple ways to make dementia less likely.It includes the basics but also making sure to keep the mind active.Sources:https://www.medpagetoday.com/geriatrics/dementia/116698https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/walking-and-diet-boost-cognition-risk-adults-2025a1000k60Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
There is a role for weight loss medication but it could only surprise. Academia that changes in eating patters and activity come first.Source:https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/why-some-physicians-still-lead-lifestyle-first-obesity-care-2025a1000lbbRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
A former FDA commissioner wants to ban refined carbohydrates.This is not the answer. Changed consumer buying patterns will move the food industry.Sources: https://usrtk.org/healthwire/ultra-processed-food-leads-to-obesity-explained/ https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/alzheimersdisease/117073 https://usrtk.org/sweeteners/aspartame_health_risks/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/common-sugar-substitute-may-affect-brain-and-blood-vessel-healthRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
It should come as no surprise that changing what you eat has a much bigger impact on weight than exercise.Simple changes and basic principles are the keys to success Source:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/for-weight-loss-diet-may-matter-more-than-exerciseRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
All human cultures have their forms of music. Aside being a pleasure, music has surprising health benefits.Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Lack of sleep is now associated with well over 100 conditions. The body needs its recharge time. There are simple ways to improve your sleep patterns.Sources:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/poor-sleep-linked-172-diseases-dementia-parkinsons-type-2-diabetes?https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/3-types-exercise-yoga-tai-chi-walking-may-be-best-managing-insomniaRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Health does not have to be difficult or costly. The simple act of spending time gardening or even in the garden has positive health effectshttps://www.healthline.com/health/healthful-benefits-of-gardeningRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Changing thresholds and definitions can reclassify healthy people overnight into patients needing treatment. Who actually benefits from this?https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-obesity-definition-raises-number-who-have-it-2025a1000i1uRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
In a finding that was obvious, it turns out that consuming sugary sweetened beverages contributes to the development of Type two diabetes. The solution is simple!https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sugary-drinks-may-raise-risk-type-2-diabetes-studyhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/to-achieve-diabetes-remission-avoid-diet-soda-and-opt-for-waterhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150-minutes-of-exercise-per-week-could-help-reverse-prediabetesRecorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
Research which was potentially embarrassing to the government mysteriously disappeared after 48 hours online. Why could this be? What was found? Sources:https://web.archive.org/web/20250702013834/https:/www.roymorgan.com/findings/9936-introduction-of-vaping-bans-leads-to-increase-in-cigarette-smoking-in-australia 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20250702013851/https:/roymorgan-cms-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/01042929/9936-Introduction-of-Vaping-Bans-Leads-to-Increase-In-Cigarette-Smoking-in-Australia-Press-Release.pdf3. https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-s-health-department-seized-almost-200-000-vapes-but-how-many-fines-have-been-issued-20250701-p5mbrt.html 4. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/it-too-late-rebuild-trust-public-health-2025a1000ev6Recorded and produced by Podwave StudiosFollow Dr Joe Unplugged X - @drjoesDIYhealthLinkedIn - Dr Joe KosterichFacebook - @DrJoeunpluggedYouTube - @drjoeunpluggedTikTok - @drjoeunpluggedInstagram - @drjoeunpluggedSubstack - drjoeunpluggedRumble - drjoeunpluggedAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.
That many medical guidelines remain based on studies which have been discredited is a serious matter.Meanwhile the replacement of acumen and judgement with box ticking has gone too far.Source: https://dailysceptic.org/2025/05/26/what-happened-to-systemic-common-sense/Source: https://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj-2024-082068Listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLA...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Follow Dr Joe Unplugged LinkedIn - / dr-joe-kosterich-76a22314 TikTok - / drjoeunplugged Instagram - / drjoeunplugged Facebook - / drjoesdiyhealth Substack - https://drjoeunplugged.substack.com/X - https://x.com/drjoesdiyhealthAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/
Whilst genuine changes which can help people reduce weight get ignored, pointless calls for bans continue.Source: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ad-ban-shapes-as-a-primo-battle/news-story/40d1b99fc1fc4ca2c23047ae761b61f3Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8-hour-time-restricted-eating-may-key-long-term-weight-loss-trial#Setting-up-the-studyListen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLA...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Follow Dr Joe Unplugged LinkedIn - / dr-joe-kosterich-76a22314 TikTok - / drjoeunplugged Instagram - / drjoeunplugged Facebook - / drjoesdiyhealth Substack - https://drjoeunplugged.substack.com/X - https://x.com/drjoesdiyhealthAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/
There has been a view that unnecessary courses of antibiotics are harmless. In fact, children may be more likely to develop asthma and other allergy based conditions Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/childhood-antibiotic-use-linked-increased-risk-asthma-food-2025a1000a0mVisit my website: https://www.drjoetoday.com/Listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLA...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Follow Dr Joe Unplugged LinkedIn - / dr-joe-kosterich-76a22314 TikTok - / drjoeunplugged Instagram - / drjoeunplugged Facebook - / drjoesdiyhealth Substack - https://drjoeunplugged.substack.com/X - https://x.com/drjoesdiyhealthAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/
A big thank you to all of you who have helped this podcast reach its 100th episode.Today a retrospective on the most popular themes.Source: https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/nsw-cops-could-be-reallocated-to-combat-illicit-tobaccoSource: https://blog.maryannedemasi.com/p/is-kennedys-new-cdc-vaccine-panel?utm_source=post-email-Source: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/how-climate-change-threatens-eye-health-2025a1000bdeListen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLA...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Follow Dr Joe Unplugged LinkedIn - / dr-joe-kosterich-76a22314 TikTok - / drjoeunplugged Instagram - / drjoeunplugged Facebook - / drjoesdiyhealth Substack - https://drjoeunplugged.substack.com/X - https://x.com/drjoesdiyhealthAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/
South Park got it right in the episode where it showed the solution to increasing obesity was to flip the food pyramid on its head. Yet big public health still doesn’t get it.Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/1047#B82-nutrients-17-01047Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/health/a-new-food-pyramid-for-a-metabolically-unwell-nation-5827796Source: https://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj-2024-082963Visit my website: https://www.drjoetoday.com/Listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLABoSLoN8BTTsFWAT?si=2347f90daabc495dApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-joe-unplugged/id1727121048Follow Dr Joe Unplugged LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joe-kosterich-76a22314/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoeunpluggedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjoeunplugged/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJoesDIYHealthSubstack - https://drjoeunplugged.substack.com/X - https://x.com/drjoesdiyhealthAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/
Serious questions are being asked about publication bias in medical journals.The answers ,whilst disappointing, will not surprise.Source: https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/115180Source: https://brownstone.org/articles/covid-bias-at-the-bmj/Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40032597/Source: https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politicsSource: https://www.whitehouse.gov/lab-leak-true-origins-of-covid-19/Visit my website: https://www.drjoetoday.com/Listen to the podcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0wETJLABoSLoN8BTTsFWAT?si=2347f90daabc495dApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-joe-unplugged/id1727121048Follow Dr Joe Unplugged LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joe-kosterich-76a22314/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoeunpluggedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjoeunplugged/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJoesDIYHealthSubstack - https://drjoeunplugged.substack.com/X - https://x.com/drjoesdiyhealthAbout Dr Joe Unplugged:Dr Joe Unplugged is your home for open commentary on health, wellbeing and life in the broadest sense. We will explore diet, exercise sleep and stress amongst other health matters as well as issues that may impact you and your wellbeing in direct or indirect ways.Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/