Zorba Paster On Your Health

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how kids' breakfast cereals are getting less healthy, and they talk about the new blood test that reportedly checks for Alzheimer's risk. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Pan-seared steak with garlic butter.

This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing physical activity and organized sports participation may ward off childhood mental ill health, and they look at research that found working long hours may alter brain structure. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Alaskan Chowder.

This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing ultraprocessed foods will increase your chance of an early death, and they look at research that found brisk walking pace plus time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Spring Salad with Goat Cheese.

This week Zorba and Karl look at a study showing CT scans may be more harmful than previously thought, and they look at research that found intermittent fasting was better than calorie counting for weight loss. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl.

This week Zorba and Karl discuss why only 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for back pain are effective, and they look at why experts are saying socks can improve your sleep. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs.

This week Zorba and Karl discuss the implications surrounding the recent measles outbreak, and they discuss how fruit, fiber, dairy and caffeine are linked to lower risk of tinnitus. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Spring Frittata.

This week Zorba and Karl look at how parenting may kee your brain young, and they discuss how brewing tea may filter out harmful heavy metals. Plus, they share a delicious recipe from an Elvis cookbook for Quick Chicken Supper Skillet.

This week Zorba and Karl look at how lifestyle and environmental factors affect health and aging more than our genes, and they discuss if racism in medicine is getting better. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Soba Noodle Salad.

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how muscular strength and good physical fitness are linked to lower risk of death in people with cancer, and they look at a study that suggests air pollution reduces people's ability to focus on everyday tasks. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Sausage and Kale Black Bean Soup.

This week Zorba and Karl discuss the U.S. Surgeon General's recent warning about a possible alcohol and cancer link, and they look at research suggesting a single cigarette may slash 20 minutes off your life. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Tortilla de Patatas.

This week Zorba and Karl discuss standing work desks, and they examine new research that found certain foods disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Marinated winter squash with sage.

This week Zorba and Karl examine the new guidelines for TV drug ads recently rolled out by the FDA, and they discuss new research that found small amounts of vigorous physical exertion may halve major cardiovascular risks in women. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Roasted parsnips and carrots.

This week Zorba and Karl discuss research on how light can affect our health, and they look at new research that found memories are found in other parts of the body other than our brain. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Paella-style mushroom and roasted red bell pepper rice.

This week Zorba and Karl discuss research that shows the effects sugar can have on children later in life, and they look at how an extra five minutes of exercise […]

This week Zorba and Karl talk about why you should eat your veggies first, and they discuss if naps are healthy. Plus, they share a delicious Grape and feta salad […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss research that shows renting rather than owning a home linked to faster aging, and they look at how bacteria at day care might raise […]

This week Zorba and Karl look at research about what sleeping position is best, and they discuss a study that suggests people who exercise regularly have healthier belly fat. Plus, […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how certain foods can improve your mood, and they talk about the FDA claiming a decongestant in popular cold medicines doesn't work at all. […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss a new study that shows an alarming rise in cancer rates among people under 50, and they examine new research showing turmeric may be […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how children’s food pickiness may be pre-disposed, and they talk about why black women are more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections. Plus, they share […]

This week Zorba and Karl talk about why it takes so long to get a doctor appointment, and they examine new research showing screen time is linked to delayed development […]

This week Zorba and Karl look at a study about how kids benefit more when parents step back and let them take the lead, and they talk discuss how laughter […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss a new replacement proposed for BMI, and they talk about the effectiveness of statins for older people. Plus, they share a healthy recipe for […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how melatonin gummies may have a higher dose than what's on the label, and they examine new research showing sedentary time may significantly enlarge […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how doctors should balance traditional and alternative medicine, and they examine new research that explains why some people don’t experience COVID symptoms. Plus, they […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss new research that shows we age dramatically at two key times in our lives, and they talk about how much water we need to […]

This week the hosts examine a study that found some artificial sweeteners may raise our blood sugar, and they discuss the safety of tattoo inks. Plus, they share a delicious […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss a surge in sugary drink intake by children and adolescents over the last several decades, and they look at new research showing Generation X […]

This week the hosts look at a study that found no evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, and they discuss the importance of getting your shingles shot. […]

This week Zorba and Karl look at the health benefits of cold showers, and they discuss new research focusing on the potential harms of antipsychotic medicines. Plus, they share a […]

This week Zorba and Karl look at new research that shows daily multivitamin use does not help you live longer, and they discuss why there is a sharp rise in […]

This week the hosts discuss how dietary salt substitutes lower risk of heart attack, stroke and death, and look at how new pig research may change what we know about […]

This week Zorba and Karl talk about how laughter truly might be the best medicine, and they discuss why a sugar tax in the UK led to a drop in […]

This week the hosts put common hiccup cures to the test, and they discuss why the brain's response to singing is different than just music. Plus, they share a deliciously […]

This week the hosts look at a new study that suggests walking may reduce the risk of dementia, and they discuss a new warning by the World Health Organization about […]

This week the hosts look at research that shows medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain and curb total meds and opioid use, and they discuss how artificial intelligence may […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how a common low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, and they look at how facial thermal imaging and AI can accurately predict […]

This week the hosts examine new research on the hazards of binge drinking, and they discuss how stress can accelerate immune aging. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a […]

This week Zorba and Karl look at new research that shows Ozempic cuts the risk of chronic kidney disease complications, and they discuss new research that supports epidurals are linked […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss why some people are ditching their smart phones in favor of “dumb” phones, and they look a new research that supports psilocybin’s potential use […]

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how social media use is linked to kids and young people vaping and smoking, and Dr. Zorba talks about E-bikes and how they are […]

This week the hosts examine new research that shows diet sodas may prompt food cravings, and they discuss a recent FDA warning about the safety of breast implants. Plus, they […]