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Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster

Wisconsin Public Radio

A joyful take on healthy living with family physician Dr. Zorba Paster."When people ask me what I hope to achieve with my podcast, I sum it up in one sentence: “To help people live a full, optimistic, vibrant, happy life—reducing suffering and developing resilience so they can say, unequivocally, ‘I’m here.’I’ve spent 35 years hosting my nationally-syndicated public radio show, Zorba Paster On Your Health, and it’s been an incredible journey sparking thoughtful, engaging conversations about health

health medicine

All Episodes

3:49

Weight Watchers Diet vs. Mediterranean Diet (with a...

Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster ·

2026/10/09

Send Zorba a message! Zorba weighs in on the DELISH study -- a comparison of the Weight Watchers Diet vs. The Mediterranean Diet with a southern food twist. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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4:37

Why are Federal officials underreporting measles...

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2026/10/02

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses the discrepancy between state and federal officials regarding measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania. Why is the current federal administration questioning and underreporting measles fatalities? Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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7:45

Measles cases soar and Washington DC leadership...

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2026/08/21

Send Zorba a message! Measles cases continue to skyrocket, yet POTUS and RFK call for less MMR vaccinations. Zorba breaks down the history of the MMR vaccine, and what you can do to help educate others who may be anti-vaccine. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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4:56

Tainted lettuce & Cyclosporiasis: What went wrong?

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2026/07/31

Send Zorba a message! Zorba shares his thoughts on the recent Cyclosporiasis outbreak, and how staffing cuts implemented by The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have made the outbreak worse. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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4:10

"Ball Maxxing" and other Cosmetic Social Media Trends

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2026/07/24

Send Zorba a message! Zorba gives his take on "ball maxxing" and other niche cosmetic trends that are gaining popularity up on social media "self improvement" communities. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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28:53

EPA Relaxing Restrictions To Approve More Pesticides...

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2026/07/22

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses why the EPA would loosen restrictions to approve more PFAs and pesticides; and what produce he prefers to buy organic. He helps out a caller with prostate questions, a listener's husband with sleep issues, and offers up help with hiding surgical scars. And we hear an architecture-centric mom joke that history buffs will appreciate. Calm History podcast: https://podfollow.com/calm-history Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Sen...

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5:14

Can a new blood test really predict Alzheimer's? And...

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2026/07/17

Send Zorba a message! Zorba gives an update on the new Alzheimer's blood test developments from the Mayo Clinic and other institutions. And he poses the question: Would you want to know? Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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26:29

GLP-1 Drugs Increase Testosterone | Vitamin D...

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2026/07/15

Send Zorba a message! Zorba discusses new studies about GLP-1 drugs: One says these drugs may increase testosterone in men; the other finds people are exercising less once taking these drugs. He helps a caller with questions about Vitamin D, a listener who is grappling with facial hair, and someone who lost their sense of taste and smell after mowing the lawn. Zorba also gets a saucy visit from the Grammar Cops. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your questi...

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3:34

Brisk Walkers Have a 50% Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline

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2026/07/10

Send Zorba a message! A new study shows that fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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40:42

Has the Smartphone Impacted Birth Rates? | Zorba...

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2026/07/08

Send Zorba a message! Zorba looks at research linking a drop in U.S. birthrates to the release of the iPhone. Zorba describes his experience singing a song with Karl's band, and talks about how trying new things out of your comfort zone is good for your health. He also helps a caller with toenail fungus, and another listener with atrial fibrillation (AFib) questions. We also hear a joke from Karl's mom, discuss new SNAP benefits policy changes, and talk about "zig-zag eating." Support the sho...

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24:48

Doing Nothing Is Good For You! | RECIPE: Zorba's...

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2026/07/01

Send Zorba a message! Zorba looks at new research that shows doing nothing for 10 minutes a day can be good for us. He walks us through his delicious summer time picnic recipe for Chicken Salad, and he helps a listener who has questions about HRT, sleep, and mixing Pepcid and Allegra. He helps out a listener who asks if there is a connection between dementia and mixing prescription drugs. And we hear a mom joke that Zorba isn't quite sure about. Support the show Production, edit, and music by...

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4:46

The CDC will stop testing for measles and mumps

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2026/06/26

Send Zorba a message! Zorba reacts to recent news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to end federal diagnostic testing for measles and mumps. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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28:40

Vitamin D during pregnancy is good for child's brain...

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2026/06/24

Send Zorba a message! Zorba digs into a new study that shows taking vitamin D during pregnancy can lead to better cognitive health for the child. He also helps a caller with questions about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. And he answers emails about rosacea, Raynaud's syndrome, and we get some listener-sourced Sven and Ole jokes. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba...

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2:20

Unproven stem cell treatments for children with Autism

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2026/06/19

Send Zorba a message! Zorba's thoughts on the rise in unproven, experimental, and expensive stem cell treatments for children with autism. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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36:52

Kids Screen Time Warning from Surgeon General | Pain...

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2026/06/17

Send Zorba a message! Zorba deciphers the new warning from the Office of the Surgeon General regarding screen time limits for children. He helps out a listener whose chronic pain issues are affecting his sleep, and an emailer who has strong opinions about lawn chemicals. We hear a "kid joke" and a mosquito bite question from Karl's daughter, Zorba talks protein powder, and he digs into some 18th century quackery that paved the way for how doctors conduct clinical trials. Support the show Pr...

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4:36

More Thoughts on RFK's Congressional Testimony (PART 2)

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2026/04/24

Send Zorba a message! Zorba continues his thoughts on the ongoing congressional testimony from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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22:48

Long COVID Brain Fog | Sleeping Pill Depedency |...

Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster ·

2026/04/23

Send Zorba a message! Zorba helps out a caller who has brain for from "long COVID." And he helps a listener who has questions about certain sleep aids and if they are addictive. Zorba briefly talks fluoride, he gives advice to Karl's son about dry skin, and we learn about bladder control and if it's a bad thing to "hold it" for too long. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email...

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4:16

Thoughts on RFK's Congressional Testimony

Stay Well with Dr. Zorba Paster ·

2026/04/21

Send Zorba a message! Zorba dissects recent congressional testimony from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime)Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.comWeb: www.doctorzorba.orgStay well!

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27:28

Are Blue Zones Legit? | Melatonin vs. Traditional...

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2026/04/15

Send Zorba a message! Zorba explains and weighs in on so called "Blue Zones." He helps out a caller who is comparing melatonin to traditional, over-the-counter sleep aids, and he helps a listener who has questions about what water to use for sinus rinse. Zorba gives advice about the measles booster shot, and we get a mom joke that fans of the Wizard of Oz will drink up. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): Phone:...

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30:05

Is the Alzheimer's Blood Test Legit? | Joint Pain |...

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2026/04/01

Send Zorba a message! Zorba gives digs in to the new blood test that purports to predict when symptoms of Alzheimer's may begin. He helps out a caller with joint pain issues. An emailer asks about Benadryl use, and Zorba helps out a listener with IBS issues. Zorba fields comments about riding his e-bike, and we hear a mom joke...which happens to be Zorba's favorite one so far. Support the show Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to h...

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