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Each week, Dr. Zorba Paster and co-host Tom Clark provide listeners with health and fitness tips to live a full and healthy life. The down-to-earth, personal style makes this call-in show as entertaining as it is informative. "Zorba Paster On Your Health" can be heard Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.…

Wisconsin Public Radio


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 207 EPISODES

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    The Zorba Paster On Your Health podcast is a wonderful show that combines good information with humor, making for a truly enjoyable listening experience. Dr. Zorba, Tom, and Carl are an amazing team and their chemistry shines through in every episode. This podcast offers excellent health advice and information, and the doses of humor sprinkled throughout each episode make it even more engaging. The compilation of songs in reference to caprese was particularly stellar and added an extra touch of entertainment to the show.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is that it provides a perfect balance between education and entertainment. Listeners always learn something new while also being able to have a good laugh at all the antics. The dinner ideas shared on the show are great, providing inspiration for healthy meals. Dr. Zorba is truly someone to look up to as he provides valuable medical advice in a friendly and approachable manner. Tom's quiet and reserved demeanor adds an interesting dynamic to the show, while producer Carl's segments are always entertaining and well-produced.

    However, one drawback of this podcast is that sometimes the humor can overshadow the serious health topics discussed. While the comedic relief is appreciated, there are times when it feels like certain issues could have been delved into further or given more attention.

    In conclusion, The Zorba Paster On Your Health podcast is an informative and entertaining show that is worth tuning into every week. The hosts put in a lot of effort to produce a quality program filled with valuable health advice and current research findings. Dr. Zorba manages to strike the perfect balance between providing helpful medical information while maintaining a light-hearted tone. Overall, this podcast is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn about health matters in an enjoyable way.



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    Sports participation may ward off childhood mental ill health, Long working hours may alter brain structure, Alaskan Chowder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    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.

    Ultraprocessed food may increase your chance of an early death, Brisk walking pace may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, Spring Salad with Goat Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025


    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.

    CT scans may be more harmful than previously thought, Intermittent fasting may be better than calorie counting, Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025


    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.

    Only 1 in 10 common treatments for back pain effective, Socks can really improve your sleep, Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025


    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.

    Measles and vaccine fatigue, Increasing fruit, fiber, dairy and caffeine linked to lower tinnitus risk, Spring Frittata

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025


    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.

    How parenting may help keep your brain young, Tea brewing may help filter out heavy metals, Quick Chicken Supper Skillet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025


    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.

    Lifestyle and environmental factors affect health more than our genes, Racism in medicine, Soba Noodle Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025


    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.

    Muscular strength and physical fitness linked to lower risk of death in people with cancer, Air pollution reduces people's ability to focus on everyday tasks, Sausage and Kale Black Bean Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025


    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.

    Surgeon General sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer, A single cigarette may slash 20 minutes off your life, Tortilla de Patatas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025


    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.

    Your standing desk isn't making you healthier, Certain foods may disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells, Marinated Winter Squash with Sage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025


    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.

    New FDA rules for TV drug ads, Small amounts of physical exertion may halve major cardiovascular risks in women, Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024


    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.

    Getting more light in the day and less at night is good for your health, Memories are not only found in the brain, Paella-Style Mushroom and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024


    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.

    Sugar in first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure, Spicy Mango Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024


    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 […]

    Why you should eat your vegetables first, Are naps good for you? Grape and Feta Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024


    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 […]

    Renting rather than owning a home linked to faster aging, Bacteria at day care might raise kids' odds for asthma, Kungpao Meatballs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024


    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 […]

    What sleeping position is best? People who exercise have healthier belly fat, Colombian Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024


    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, […]

    How certain foods can improve your mood, A decongestant in popular cold medicines doesn't work at all, Green Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024


    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. […]

    Alarming rise in cancer rates among people under 50, Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid, Potato Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024


    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 […]

    If your kid is a picky eater it's probably not your fault, Black women are more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections, Spicy Vodka Chicken Parmesan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024


    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 […]

    Why it takes so long to get a doctor's appointment, Screen time linked to delayed development in babies, Heirloom Tomato Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024


    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 […]

    Kids benefit more when parents step back, Laughter may be as effective as drops for dry eyes, Roasted Zucchini and Squash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024


    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 […]

    Is it time to say goodbye to the BMI? Statins cost effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people, Brie Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024


    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 […]

    Melatonin gummies may have a higher dose than what's on the label, Sedentary time may significantly enlarge adolescents' heart, Mushroom Scampi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024


    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 […]

    Balancing alternative medicine with traditional medicine, Why some people don't get COVID symptoms, Gluten-free Chicken Stir Fry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024


    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 […]

    Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, How much water you should drink each day?, Snap Pea Salad with Green Beans and Quinoa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024


    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 […]

    Some artificial sweeteners may raise blood sugar, Tattoo ink is under-regulated, scientists say, Sticky rice with pork belly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024


    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 […]

    Significant surge in sugary drink intake by children and adolescents, Generation X and Millennials have higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations, Braised Chickpeas with Zucchini and Pesto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024


    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 […]

    Study finds no evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, The importance of the shingles vaccine, Thai-style beef with basil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024


    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. […]

    Are cold showers good for you?, Antipsychotics for dementia linked to more harms than previously acknowledged, Greek Orzo Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024


    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 […]

    Taking a daily multivitamin does not help you live longer, Substantial rise in adults and young adults vaping, Watermelon Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024


    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 […]

    Salt substitutes lower risk of heart attack, stroke and death, New pig research may change what we know about organ transplants, Spicy eggplant and tofu bowls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024


    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 […]

    The many health benefits of laughter, Daily sugar intake fell after UK sugar tax imposition, Strawberry Balsamic Caprese Salad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024


    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 […]

    Hiccup cures put to the test, Brain's response to singing is different than just music, Sriracha deviled eggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024


    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 […]

    Walking may cut dementia risk, WHO warns against artificial sweeteners, Spicy honey cornflake baked chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024


    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 […]

    Medicinal cannabis can relieve cancer pain and curb and opioid use, How artificial intelligence may change medicine, Cobb salad wraps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024


    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 […]

    Common low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, Facial thermal imaging and AI accurately predict presence of coronary artery disease, Couscous with Chickpeas and Roasted Vegetables

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024


    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 […]

    New research on binge drinking, Stress accelerates immune aging, Tri-color pasta salad with pine nuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024


    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 […]

    Study finds Ozempic cuts risk of chronic kidney disease complications, Epidurals linked to reduction in serious complications after childbirth, Moroccan Fava Bean Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


    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 […]

    Ditching the smartphone for a “dumb” phone, New study supports psilocybin's potential as an antidepressant, One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024


    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 […]

    Likelihood of kids smoking and vaping linked to social media use, Zorba talks E-bikes, Pulled Pork Sliders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024


    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 […]

    Diet soda may prompt food cravings, FDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implants, Mushroom & Leek Grilled Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024


    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 […]

    Why people may be forgetting their COVID pandemic memories, Refined carbs and red meat driving global rise in type 2 diabetes, Welsh Rarebit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024


    This week the hosts discuss why people may be forgetting their COVID pandemic memories, and they examine new research that shows refined carbs and red meat are driving a global […]

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