POPULARITY
Over the four decades since the pandemic took off, we have seen around 40 million people worldwide killed by HIV. Today, around the same number of people are living with the virus, and many of them are long-term survivors. In 2015, an end to the pandemic by 2030 was adopted as one of the ambitious UN Sustainable Development Goals and signed up to by all member states. Sue Armstrong and Noerine Kaleeba report on the impressive progress made in controlling the spread of HIV and ask whether the goal of an end to the Aids pandemic by 2030 is really possible.
This episode with holistic practitioner and classically trained homeopath Julie Anne Lee is absolutely jam packed with digestible, insightful information about the often-mysterious practice of homeopathy and some super helpful facts about remedy usage. Additionally, we chat about feeding medicinal mushrooms to horses, and how the wisdom of mushrooms matches up beautifully with horses, and Julie shares the intention behind her signature equine-specific probiotic, one of my personal favourtie products. Whether you've dabbled in using homeopathic remedies with your horses or have never ventured into this healing method, I can guarantee you'll walk away from this discussion with an improved understanding as to how this medicine functions as well as tips for using it effectively. I'm so grateful for Julie's perspective, and to be a proud representative of her brand! Julie Anne Lee, DCH, RCSHom, has been the owner and practitioner of some of the busiest and long-standing holistic veterinary hospitals and clinics in North America. Graduating from the Vancouver Academy of Homeopathy's 4 year Homeopathic Medicine Program, she has studied with some of the world's leading veterinary homeopaths, including UK veterinarians, Dr. Sue Armstrong, Dr. Mark Elliot, Dr. Peter Gregory and Dr. John Saxton. She then completed a four year program with the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons, BAHVS, where she is now an Associate Member. She also co-founded and taught a three-year post-graduate program to veterinarians in Canada with Dr Sue Armstrong to help bridge the gap between human and animal homeopathic medicine. Julie is now the founder and co-owner of the Adored Beast Apothecary, where she formulates holistic pet care products. She is also a pioneer in studying the animal microbiome and developing protocols for optimizing gut health - all part of a rapidly expanding picture and understanding of the crucial role the microbiome plays in the health of all our animals and ourselves. She's also part of a research and development team examining, producing, and formulating unique, first-in-the-industry species-specific probiotics and functional prebiotics for animals. Currently, Julie is in her fifth year of an extensive research project on canine cancer at Dalhousie University. The research has already led to the filing of a patent on a new manufacturing process and formulation and the publication of two peer-reviewed original research articles. Julie is also doing research and development within her medical mushroom forest, Myco-Biome, in Nova Scotia, Canada. Julie lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, on her rescue farm, Joseph's Field. Learn more about Julie Anne and order her products at https://www.adoredbeast.ca (and Alexa is now a distributor for anyone living on Vancouver Island!).
We're joined by Pet Industry Nutrition consultant, Caroline Griffiths, who is the founder and organiser of the the Natural Dog Expo. Now in its second year the conference takes place on Sunday 5th May, with Caroline's track record of delivering events that help empower pet owners / guardians as natural health is a blossoming subject not only in human health, but for dogs too! The demand for a second event to build on the huge success of last year's conference is perhaps triggered by owners wanting to transfer their own interests in eating unprocessed foods and/or opting for complementary therapies to their dog. Other drivers could be owners/guardians having been ‘burnt' in the past perhaps by over medication, the long-terms effects of an overly processed sterile diet, or by discovering too late that dogs' do not need annual booster vaccinations. Ultimately the Natural Dog Expo offers a community of like-minded people, driven by their passion for health, overall wellness and longevity. Its aim is to help people navigate the sector highlighting why natural solutions work, where to look, what their dog needs and who to trust. This year the event is hosted by Anna. The conference delegates attend in real life to learn from the like of Dr Brendan Clarke, Dr Carol Hughes, Dr Adele Fitzpatrick BSc MRCVS and internationally acclaimed clinical canine Herbalist, Rita Hogan. Plus six online sessions are also included in the delegate package with leaders in their field, including: Vince the Vet, Dr Vince MacNally , Dr Pat White is a Zoopharmacognosy practitioner, Dr Tom Lonsdale BVetMed, MRCVS, Dr Sue Armstrong, MA VetMB VetMFHom CertIAVH MRCVS RsHom Get your tickets here and use the discount code Mydogwantsmethere to get £20 off your ticket price.If you love A Dog's Life and would like to help support the show why not become a Patreon backer where you can also have access to some exclusive content. If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo RidgeFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsAdvertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com
Why should we stop ageing? Today we talk about everything to with ageing, why it occurs, why there's renewed interest in it and what we can do about it. Sue beautifully lays out the history of longevity research, the origins of this fascinating scientific discipline and what the latest research means for you.We're taking a short break on the podcast this week so we're diving into the rich archives of The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast to resurface one of my favourite conversations from 2 years ago.Sue Armstrong is a writer and broadcaster specialising in science, health and development issues and author of one of my favourite books on longevity, “Borrowed Time – The science of how and why we age”.Today we discuss how Sue's career got started as well as her experience reporting on Nelson Mandela's release from prison as well as her time spent researching HIV.We talk about:The origins of ageing researchThe different theories of why we ageCellular senescence The ageing immune systemCalorie restriction and its pros and consAnd lots more
There's growing scientific evidence that many animals are not only conscious but they possess a more profound sense of self. They can learn by experience and make decisions that depend on a sense of the future - in other words they are “sentient” beings with the capacity to feel pain, pleasure and emotions. In the second part of this two-part series, Sue Armstrong reports on the latest scientific research into the minds and consciousness of animals and the ethical implications this has on animal welfare and our relationship with animals.
There is growing scientific evidence that many animals are not only conscious, but possess a more profound sense of self. They can learn by experience and make decisions that depend on a sense of the future - in other words, they are “sentient” beings with the capacity to feel pain, pleasure and emotions. Sue Armstrong reports on the latest scientific research into the minds and consciousness of animals of all sorts, from chimpanzees to birds, bees and cuttlefish.
We all know the diseases associated with aging: cancer, heart disease, dementia. But what if they are just symptoms of and the disease is aging itself? How would this view affect our approach to medical research? While the last few centuries have extended human lifespan by decades, our healthspan has not kept up. New scientific insights are pointing toward a better understanding of the causes of aging and perhaps may lead to the extension of our healthspan.Sue Armstrong explores these topics and more in her latest book, “Borrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age.” She is a science writer and broadcaster. As a foreign correspondent based in Brussels and then South Africa, Sue worked for outlets such as New Scientist magazine and the BBC World Service radio.She has worked as a consultant writer for the World Health Organization and UNAIDS for more than 25 years, and has worked extensively on reporting on HIV and other science and health topics over the years.Sue joins Greg to discuss senescent cells, how the immune system degrades as we age, sitting as the new smoking and Alzheimers.Episode Quotes:Aging as a diseaseSo there's quite a lot of things we can do to ameliorate aging. But as long as it's seen as a completely natural process, there's no money in it. The FDA doesn't see it as a disease. It's not something that is recognized as something we should be curing. Extending life & the thesis of her latest book What I was interested in doing was exploring the biology of aging and what we could do to improve the health span while we were alive, rather than extend it into immortality. On working in biologyThere are absolutely no quick fixes, but what's fascinating about biology is the way it does something and it'll compensate in some other way and it finds ways to run things - it's so intricate. It's just wonderful. That's what I find so exciting about writing about it. Show Links:Recommended Resources:George Williams (philanthropist) - WikipediaDisposable Soma Theory of AgingBiosphere 2Guest Profile:Professional Profile at Mosaic ScienceProfessional Profile at Watson, Little LtdSue Armstrong on LinkedInSue Armstrong on TwitterHer Work:Articles in NewScientistArticle in Science Focusp53: The Gene that Cracked the Cancer CodeBorrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age
What are senescent cells and why do they occur?Full length podcast episodes are found on “The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast” and the cookbooks plus weekly recipes are on the website www.thedoctorskitchen.com But here, for a few minutes a day enjoy short snippets of information about flavour as well as function & how delicious food can be enjoyable and health promoting too. I'll see you in The Daily Doctor's kitchen Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
After the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA in the 1950s, South African biologist Sydney Brenner was searching for a model animal to help him tease out the genes involved in human behaviour and human development from egg to adult. Brenner chose a tiny nematode worm called caenorhabditis elegans (c.elegans for short), whose biological clockwork can be observed in real time under a microscope through its transparent skin. The worm has since been at the heart of all sorts of discoveries about how our bodies work and fail. Sue Armstrong has been speaking to people who knew and worked with Sydney Brenner. This programme is a Ruth Evans Production. Photo: the c. elegans worm. Credit: Science Photo Library
In this Episode we welcome the CEO of Adoption UK Sue Armstrong Brown. We had invited her on a while back and it was arranged for this week, little did we know what a news rich week it would be with the announcement from Gavin Williamson set in the context of research released on RAAs as well as the quarterly date for adoption in 19/20. We did start with chat about AUK's Adoption Barometer that built on last year's and produced some hard data that can be used as a lobbying tool. We also chatted about representation at the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board as well as the role and function of the board in the landscape. As always there was some banter and stretching of metaphors beyond breaking point. We also discussed Scott and Al's letter to the New Chair. As always your views and thoughts are appreciated, you can contact the podcast through the usual routes and if you'd like to find out a little more the Adoption & Fostering Podcast's Facebook page is here, or our twitter feed here. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here
Georgina Godwin speaks to science writer, broadcaster and foreign correspondent Sue Armstrong about her new book, ‘Borrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age’, in which she tells the story of science’s quest to understand ageing.
The science of aging is rapidly evolving. Many of us are more aware of our capacity to live a long healthy life, than ever before. But the quest to understand human longevity - and perhaps figure out how we can slow down the process - is still a huge work-in-progress. Why do we age? Is it due to wear and tear on our bodies, is it all predetermined by our genes - or is there an invisible killer all around us, such as toxins in the environment, that is slowly eating away at our lifespan? These and many other compelling questions about aging are explored in a fascinating new book: Borrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age, by Sue Armstrong. In this episode of the Live long and Master Aging podcast, Sue, a writer and broadcaster, based in Edinburgh, joins Peter Bowes to explore the latest research and the lessons to be learned from our growing understanding of what it means to grow old. Visit the LLAMA podcast website for complete show notes, include a transcript of the conversation.In this interview we cover:Delving into the massive canvas that is the enormous issue of aging, and why it parallels climate change in its importance for the future of mankind. Adding life to years rather than years to life, as the main goal. Why the medical profession is behind the curve on the process of aging.Why the goal of living to over a thousand or even forever is overly “narcissistic."Our genetically predetermined fate, and why plays a relatively small role in our actual lifespan.The centenarians that just keep on going and then die quicklyThe goal of compressed morbidityPeter’s meeting Roy Walford, one of the early proponents of a calorie restricted (CR) lifestyle for longevity. The mixed results from CR experiments involving monkeys. How society and marketing is pushing us into unhealthy lifestyles. The scourge of diseases of the mind and the latest theories on what causes dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Ayurveda medicine and a holistic, whole body, approach to treating disease.Could air pollution account for a significant proportion of Alzheimer’s cases? What is inflamm-aging? Low grade inflation that could be accelerating the aging process. The lessons to be learned from longevity research. The relaxing, stress-reducing impact of yoga. The aging immune system, the dangers of sitting down for too long.The mindful practice of eating: Why mealtimes should be stress-free and peaceful. The Live Long and Master Aging podcast shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.
Welcome to episode 5 of Hire the Smile, the podcast where we discuss human resources for veterinarians. In this episode, Katie and Mike are joined by Sue Armstrong of Oculus Insights as they discuss how many of the external factors we are facing now impact how we manage the people we work with. Also, we dig into our Human Resources Wins and Fails. The articles discussed in today's episode are: U.S. Employee Engagement Hits New High After Historic Drop Why Examining Employee Experience Strategies is a Must During Uncertain Times COVID-19 is evaporating casual connections and why that’s bad CultureLab Podcast Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
Hello Dog Lovers! I have so been looking forward to this interview! With us is Dr. Sue Armstrong, who is an integrative veterinary surgeon working in her referral practice in Yorkshire, England. She is the founder of The True Animal Plan, an online education program for animal owners and author of two books: Cancer in Animals: What is to be Cured and The Little Book of Thinking DogThere are people, especially those hard-core raw feeders who think feeding vegetable matter is not necessary. Why do you think it’s so important to feed our dogs vegetables?What benefits do dogs get from plant fiber?If a dog eats grass do you believe that they are looking for certain nutrients found only in plant matter?Can you run through the simple hierarchy of vegetables to feed and what to avoid?You say to think rainbow?Is it best to use whatever vegetables are in season?Ideally how much of the diet should be vegetables?Some people might think that they have to feed veggies everyday? I think you said before to think in two-week chunks of time. Can you elaborate?You say that we should focus on the quality and not the quantity of the food that we are feeding. Can you explain?Can you explain why dogs can’t digest the starches in whole veggies? Like if I gave my dog a raw carrot or green bean and it comes out whole on the other end…Raw or cooked? What’s the best way to prepare veggies for your dog?Thoughts on Fermented vegetables?Do we need to be feeding organic only or are there some veggies that don’t have to be organic?Do you want to mention anything about feeding fruits?What are your thoughts on the green supplement powders on the market?Dr. Armstrong, where can everyone find out more information about you and The True Animal Plan?https://www.thetrueanimalplan.com/Social Media:FB @thetrueanimalplanIG @trueanimalplanWe appreciate our sponsor: ABSC OrganicsUse the code WAG15 to receive 15% off your first order!Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for tuning in again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the Bark About it section. Or you can click on the social media buttons to share an episode.Special thanks to Dr. Armstrong for being on the show. Catch you next time!Also, don’t forget to Subscribe for FREE and please leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify I Stitcher I iHeartRADIO
My guest today is Sue Armstrong, journalist and author of the fantastic book “Borrowed Time – The Science of How and Why We Age”.We have a conversation about all things related to ageing, why it occurs, why there’s renewed interest in it and what we can do about it. Sue beautifully lays out the history of longevity research in her book, the origins of this fascinating scientific discipline and what the latest research means for you.Sue is a writer and broadcaster specialising in science, health and development issues. As a foreign correspondent, she covered EU affairs from Brussels for 3 years. Based subsequently in South Africa for 8 years, she reported for a variety of media - notably New Scientist magazine, BBC World Service radio, and various UN agencies including the World Health Organization, for whom her major focus was the AIDS epidemic then spreading explosively in East, Central and southern Africa. On the show today we discuss:How Sue's career got started as well as her experience reporting on Nelson Mandelas release from prisonHer time spent researching and reporting on HIVThe origins of ageing research and interrelated tales of mavericks, worms and fruitflies The different theories of why we ageCellular senescence The ageing immune systemCalorie restriction and its pros and consWhether the quest for longevity is a narcissistic endeavourTrue gerontology vs the “immortalists” And definitely go and check out Sue's book - 'Borrowed Time - The Science of How and Why We Age' which is a really super interesting read.All other social media links for Sue are noted below here and do check out The Doctor's Kitchen website for full show notes and links to publications and articles that Sue wanted to share with listeners.Guest Social Media LinksTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, Katie Ardeline and Sue Armstrong, of Oculus Insights, take the podcast on a Human Resources and Coaching tangent. Together they discuss how leaders can prepare to have conversations with their staff during this COVIS-19 crisis.
This week we speak to Sue Armstrong Brown the CEO of Adoption UK, we invited questions through social media so put them to her as well as following other lines of questioning. We discussed a whole host of issues including; adopted children returning to education, the challenges faced by self employed adopters, children returning to care, the difficulties of lockdown generally, moving support online and the lobbying priorities that AUK are looking to focus on through this time and beyond. Of course, there's banter, a timing bell and it's all good humoured. We see that many charities are facing huge challenges at the moment and on another day at another time we'd have perhaps 'held feet to the fire' as it were, that not for these times. We hope you enjoy and as always your views and thoughts are appreciated, you can contact the podcast through the usual routes and if you'd like to find out a little more the Adoption & Fostering Podcast's Facebook page is here, or our twitter feed here. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here
On this weeks episode of the Should I Stay or Should I Go podcast, Phil Brown sits down with Sue Armstrong to discuss research & development, tax returns and the benefits your business can gain. Sue Armstrong is the Professional Partner Director for Catax, a specialist company who advise on research & development tax credits, capital allowance legislation and patent box legislation. Phil Brown is best known as the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Absolute Commercial Interiors. The Should I Stay podcast has been created to you with insightful and detailed information, from influential figures and business leaders, that can aid your journey in the business world. Sit tight for some exciting conversation about the modern world of work, transformational business changes, difficult decisions and some of the lessons that our guest have learnt on their journey. Guest: Sue Armstrong (Catax) Host: Phil Brown (Absolute Commercial Interiors Ltd.) Producer: Rob Spivey (Absolute Commercial Interiors Ltd.) Assitant Producer: Safiya Shaikh (Absolute Commercial Interiors Ltd.)
In this episode, Dr Mike Pownall, Katie Ardeline and Sue Armstrong discuss 2 articles, listed below, surrounding how to help employees deal with frustration and grief during COVID-19 crisis. How to Help Employees Deal With Frustration During COVID-19 That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief
In this episode, Mike Pownall DVM MBA, Katie Ardeline BA CHRL and Sue Armstrong BA, CPCC, ACC reference and discuss an Article by Brenda Steinberg and Michael Watkins about Coaching Your People Through A Crisis. The article gives a great framework for discussion around how leaders can help their staff during these unprecedented times.
Sue qualified from Cambridge Veterinary School, England in 1984 and worked first in Oxford and then in a partnership in Leeds for 12 years. In 2003 she set up Balanced Being, an alternative veterinary and human medicine practice and in 2016 she established a new human clinic in Boroughbridge. Sue was a founding member of the British Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association and has written and published many papers, contributed to several books, and lectured and consulted internationally. Topics include: What made Sue turn to Veterinary Science and alternative therapies. Why cancer and auto-immune diseases are of particular interest to Dr Armstrong and what treatment modalities she uses for them. The role and importance of a healthy microbiome. What are we eating that upsets the balance of the microbiome? Can a microbiome evolve to require different types of food? Do dogs need to be omnivorous? Dr Sue explains the difference between microbiomes in different species. The importance of prebiotics and probiotics. How probiotics can help with respiratory and bladder problems among other conditions. Sue’s insights in the use of probiotics in behavioural conditions. Can probiotic strains found in human products be useful for other species? You can reach Dr Sue or find out more about her on www.thetrueanimalplan.com and www.individualis.co.uk
As part of the Oculus COVID-19 Resiliency Guide for veterinarians today I am speaking with Sue Armstrong BA, CPCC, ACC. Sue is an executive coach and part of the Oculus team. We talk about what executive coaching consists of and the value of coaching for our veterinary practices. In today's episode, Sue guides us, as leaders within our practice, on how to be there and show up for our team during this time of crisis.
Older, wiser and perhaps healthier? It may sound too good to be true, but Sue Armstrong, author of Borrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age, says that growing older doesn’t have to lead to infirmity. Science is finding ways to intervene in the aging process, and to improve the quality of our later years. After all, some organisms on Earth live for centuries, so there may be good models for rethinking and easing the process of getting older. Armstrong says that while there’s no magic elixir for aging, there is a more hopeful future ahead.
Sue Armstrong is a Mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Collaborative coach with a background as an academic. She's based in Sydney and works through her own business, Armstrong Mediation as well as with Relationships Australia.
850,000 people in the UK are thought to be living with dementia. The writer Nicci Gerrard tells Andrew Marr about her father’s slow death from the illness. She explores issues around memory, language and identity, as well as asking how society will cope as the population ages and the number of people suffering with dementia rises into the millions. But why and how do we age? The science journalist Sue Armstrong has been investigating what happens to cells when the body gets older, and whether ageing really can be treated like any other disease waiting to be cured. Life expectancy has risen sharply in the last half century globally, but can it keep on rising? The street theatre performance, Bed, involving elderly actors lying in beds in town centres around the country, was devised by older members of Entelechy Arts who wanted to make a statement about isolation and invisibility. The Artistic Director David Slater says the arts have an important role to play in improving people’s lives no matter how old. The poet John Agard is 70 this year. In his latest collection, The Coming of the Little Green Man, he explores the world from the stance of the outsider. In a series of mischievous, satirical fables he gives voice to the political and spiritual, comic and poignant.
As the size of the ageing population rises, the field of gerontology, the study of ageing, is bursting with discoveries. How and why do we age? What can be done to slow the ageing process, and how do we improve our health spans, rather than our life spans? Sue Armstrong discusses what she found when writing her book Borrowed Time: The Science of How and Why We Age. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When doctors in rural Italy began to see a surge in cancer cases, they were baffled. Then they made the link with industrial waste being dumped by local crime syndicates. Ian Birrell learns about the tragic consequences. Written by Ian Birrell Read by Michael Regnier Produced by Graihagh Jackson Subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcasts itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss If you liked this story, we recommend 'Brazil's cancer curse' by Sue Armstrong, also available as a podcast.
"Gomez is one of Achatz's regular patients at the A C Camargo Cancer Center in São Paulo, Brazil. He is extraordinarily susceptible to cancer. So too are many members of his extended family; cancer is so common among them - and premature death so painfully familiar - that until they learned very recently of the cause, some believed their family was cursed. Gomez's is not the only family affected. The 'cure' afflicts hundreds of thousands of people in Brazil." The startling discovery that hundreds of thousands of Brazilians have a genetic mutation that undermines their ability to resist cancer is helping labs worldwide in their search for new treatments for the disease. Sue Armstrong reports." Written by Sue Armstrong, read by Pip Mayo, audio editing by Jen Whyntie. For more stories and to read the original text, visit mosaicscience.com Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss
Mental health advocates have increasingly called for the need to reinstate female-only psychatric wards. These campaigns are about improving the safety and experience of women in crisis, including reducing incidents of sexual assault.This week’s edition of Women on the Line features an interview by Hope Mathumbu with Prof of Psychiatry Jayashri Kulkarni, director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre. Aoife Cooke speaks to campaigner Sue Armstrong, a Melbourne based activist with a psychiatric disability, who has been campaigning on this issue since the 1990s.
Mental health advocates have increasingly called for the need to reinstate female-only psychatric wards. These campaigns are about improving the safety and experience of women in crisis, including reducing incidents of sexual assault.This week’s edition of Women on the Line features an interview by Hope Mathumbu with Prof of Psychiatry Jayashri Kulkarni, director of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre. Aoife Cooke speaks to campaigner Sue Armstrong, a Melbourne based activist with a psychiatric disability, who has been campaigning on this issue since the 1990s. Send a letter of support for their campaign to impatient.doco@gmail.com
Sue Armstrong looks at the Malawi's growing dependence on tobacco growing. She also asks whether cigarette manufacturers are trying to take advantage of poor regulation to build up new markets in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world, as smoking has declined in developed countries.
Sue Armstrong investigates the growing pressure on developing countries as tobacco companies battle for new smokers. Poorer tobacco growing countries like Malawi are becoming ever more dependent on tobacco as a regular income. But how do they resolve the dilemma between health and wealth?