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Dr Joe Unplugged

Dr Joe Kosterich

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. Opinions expressed are my own and you may agree or disagree with them. Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice. Episodes are released weekly on Mondays.

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00:07:12

Yoga May Protect Cognition and Memory

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/04/04

Ancient wisdom and practices need not be dismissed just because we live in a technological age. Ongoing work confirms the benefits of yoga for possibly reducing the risk of dementia in addition to benefits for our mental and physical healthSource: https://www.worldhealth.net/news/yoga-provides-unique-cognitive-benefits/ If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn -

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00:07:05

Are We Really Surprised With The AFL?

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/04/01

Despite the hyperventilation in some quarters, the revelation that AFL footballers may use illicit drugs and seek to conceal it should not surprise anyone. It is time we looked at the bigger picture. If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DrJoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube -

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00:08:11

Coffee May Have Surprising Health Benefits

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/03/27

Many of you enjoy your coffee and why wouldn’t you. New research suggests that it may have some protective effect against obesity and osteoarthritis. Whilst it cannot be advised on health grounds alone, but this would be a nice bonus. Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/higher-blood-caffeine-levels-linked-to-lower-obesity-and-osteoarthritis-risk If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X -

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00:08:40

Type Two Diabetes Now A Reversible Condition

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/03/20

Research from University of Glasgow shows that 85% of people with type two diabetes who lose 15kg may be able to revers/cure the condition. This is great news and shows what is possible when you take control of your health.Source: https://www.medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/type-2-diabetes-now-reversible-condition-2024a100047n If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr

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00:06:30

Ditch the sugary drinks!

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/03/18

The human body is 70% water and has no need for sugar sweetened beverages. Consumed occasionally it is not a problem but new work shows that as little as two cans a week is not good for our health Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drinking-2-servings-sugary-drinks-soda-per-week-may-harm-heart-health If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe

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00:07:23

Goldfish Can Pay Attention Longer Than People. Why?

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/03/14

Goldfish may have a longer attention span than humans- both adults and children. Whilst our phones are part of the problem, the way we treat children needs to be addressed too.Source: https://www.spectator.com.au/2024/02/ban-smartphones-for-kids/ If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook -

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00:09:28

Interview on 2GB Re Quitting Smoking

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/03/11

I was recently interviewed on radio 2GB about the governments plans to make it harder for people to quit smoking. If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DrJoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram -

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00:08:00

Dance Away The Blues

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/03/07

A major review of published studies show that exercise, even at low intensity has double the effect of antidepressants on improving mood. Whilst any form of exercise is good the best one may surprise you.Sources: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/worlds-biggest-study-shows-exercise-can-be-five-times-as-effective-as-ssris/news-story/e1bb1699c0019674aa98047d1c431efa (Paywalled)

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00:07:31

BMI Has No Place In The Classroom

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/03/04

Curriculum changes mean the BMI will be taken out of the classroom. How did it ever get in there and why do we cling to a useless measure? Sources: 1. https://theembracecollective.org/blog/bye-bye-bmi-food-and-wellbeing-education-in-schools-overhauled-to-prevent-eating-disorders-in-young-people 2. https://theconversation.com/no-more-bmi-diets-or-bad-foods-why-changing-how-we-teach-kids-about-weight-and-nutrition-is-long-overdue-222605 If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the

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00:06:12

Can Pets Keep Your Brain Active?

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/28

An analysis of just under 8000 people showed that those with a pet had lower rates of mental decline than those without a pet. In particular, owning a pet offsets the negative impact of isolation.Source - https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-pet-ownership-ward-cognitive-decline-2024a10001oj If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook -

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00:09:39

Dietary advice or ideology?

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/25

It has been downhill all the way in terms of overweight, obesity and type two diabetes since the introduction of low fat dietary guidelines in the early 1980’s. The next Australian version will no longer even pretend to be about the nutrition the human body needs. The minister says, “trust the experts”. Can you? Sources: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/trust-the-experts-mark-butler-tells-redmeat-rebels/news-story/a53840e14b986c7bdc1979e863714f07 (Paywalled)

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00:06:27

Cold Water May Reduce Menopause Symptoms

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/21

A study of 1114 women showed significantly lower rates of anxiety, mood swings and hot flushes in those who swam in cold water. Why is this and could it have wider significance? Source - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cold-water-swimming-may-help-reduce-menopause-symptoms If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook -

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00:05:06

Hands off Toasties

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/19

West Australia is to ban ham and cheese toasties in school canteens. Two issues. One is that it is based on flawed dietary guidelines which penalise foods which are not high in carbohydrates. Secondly food choices is a role for parents and guardians not the nanny state. Source - https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/western-australia-bans-ham-and-cheese-sandwiches-from-school-canteens-as-new-dietary-rules-come-into-effect/news-story/474bb6d7d52299258af27dd1e06cc758 If you enjoyed the episode

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00:43:08

A Conversation with Dr Brian Walker

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/14

Dr Joe welcome his first guest to the Dr Joe Unplugged Podcast, Dr Brian Walker MLC. The discussion includes medicinal cannabis, medical evidence and problems with the health system. If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DrJoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram -

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00:06:31

Informed Consent Matters

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/11

Informed consent means patients are told about beneficial and potential harmful effects of any medical treatment or intervention prior to agreeing to it. Any attempt to wind back this clock must be resisted. If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DrJoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram -

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00:05:19

Rethinking Fruit Juice

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/07

Although fruit juice has a “saintly aura” it is not as healthy as it is cracked up to be. Why is that? What is the dark open secret and what can we do to work around it? Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drinking-fruit-juice-daily-may-lead-to-weight-gain-particularly-in-children If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DrJoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube

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00:09:39

Australians Are Going Back To Smoking.

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/04

With stagnant smoking rates you would think that the Australian government would not be making it harder for people to quit smoking. You might think they would learn from international data and experience. Sadly you would be wrong. If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe and review the podcast! Sources: 1. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/e-cigarettes-best-nicotine-gum-smoking-cessation-2024a10001ym 2.https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub7/full 3

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00:05:26

Can Exercise Boost Mental Health?

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/01

We know exercise is good for physical health. It is also good for our mental health. But how much and what is the impact? If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe and review the podcast! Source - www.medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/five-minutes-activity-day-keeps-anxiety-bay-2024a10000r6 Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠@DrJoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠⁠⁠ Instagram -

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00:05:54

People in the Bolivian Amazon have the world’s...

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/01

An Indigenous population in the Bolivian Amazon has the world’s healthiest arteries as well as low rates of obesity, high blood pressure and type two diabetes. What are they doing? What can we learn from them and apply in our lives? If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe and review the podcast! Source - ⁠https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/worlds-healthiest-arteries-found-be-most-elastic-2023a1000wup⁠ Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠⁠

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00:05:17

What Can Doctors Learn From Sport?

Dr Joe Unplugged ·

2024/02/01

In sporting contests, there is a separation between players and umpires. You cannot be both. What does the medical sector need to learn from this? If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe and review the podcast! https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dsm-5-panel-members-received-14m-undisclosed-industry-2024a10000pa Follow Dr Joe Unplugged X - ⁠@drjoesDIYhealth⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠Dr Joe Kosterich⁠ Facebook - ⁠@DrJoeunplugged⁠ YouTube - ⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠ TikTok - ⁠@drjoeunplugged⁠ Instagram -

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