Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow can I take an effective break from work?
We may know it’s important to take breaks at work, but sometimes when deadlines pile up, it feels impossible to find the time. Katharine Coons, natio…
2 years, 10 months ago
How much sleep do I really need?
Many of us aren't sleeping enough, and that can have a big impact on our physical and mental health. Dr. Michael Mak, staff psychiatrist and sleep me…
2 years, 10 months ago
What does my mental health have to do with the health of my gut?
There are many factors that influence our mood, but one we may not think about is our diet. It turns out the emotions you feel have a lot to do with …
2 years, 10 months ago
What do I need to know about teenagers and energy drinks?
We know that energy drinks are popular with teens and pre-teens. What are the health risks that come with these caffeinated, sugary drinks? Pediatric…
2 years, 10 months ago
Should I get a COVID booster now or wait for an updated one?
With fall on the horizon and kids back in school, cases of COVID-19 are starting to tick up in some parts of the country, and there are new subvarian…
2 years, 11 months ago
How is the noise around me harming my health?
Noises like traffic, airplanes passing and construction don’t just harm our hearing. They can also have other long-term effects on our health. We spe…
3 years, 1 month ago
What do I need to know about osteoporosis?
An estimated one in three women and one in five men in Canada will break a bone due to osteoporosis. So how can we prevent it and keep our bones heal…
3 years, 1 month ago
What do we know about the health benefits and risks of cold-water immersion?
Whether you’re taking a plunge into cold water or stepping into an icy shower, cold-water immersion has become more popular. But what do we actually …
3 years, 2 months ago
What do I need to know about heart disease in women?
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women in North America — and yet, it’s still sometimes thought of as a man’s disease. Cardiologist and …
3 years, 2 months ago
How do atmospheric pollutants affect my health, especially around wildfire smoke?
Wildfire smoke is becoming a bigger source of air pollution for all Canadians. What’s in wildfire smoke that makes it bad for your health, and who is…
3 years, 2 months ago