Shows
Book Decoded: Exploring Big Ideas and Insights for Curious Minds – Deep Dives into Nonfiction Books"Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better" by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald – The Science of Aging and How to Reverse It📖🎧 Want to dive deeper? Get the book or audiobook on Amazon here.Dr. Kara Fitzgerald's "Younger You" introduces an evidence-based program designed to reduce biological age and enhance overall health. Focusing on the science of epigenetics, especially DNA methylation, Fitzgerald explains how these factors influence aging and disease. The book outlines an eight-week program and a more flexible everyday plan, both emphasizing a diet rich in DNA methylation-supporting nutrients, alongside lifestyle practices like exercise, sleep, and stress management. Additionally, the program addresses the impact of toxins and genetics, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices in influencing gene expression. Practical advice and healthy recipes ...2025-02-2116 min
The Perfect Metabolism PodcastTurning Back the Biological Clock with GlycanageEvery year on our birthday, we turn a year older, chronologically. And without a time machine, we have no control over the chronological clock. But there is something called our biological age, and it correlates more with our lifestyle, which we do have control over. I am joined by Zorrie Dimitrova, who is the Chief Operating Officer for Glycanage, to discuss biological aging, how they measure it, and how we can use it to live not just longer, but healthier. Zorrie explains what the Glycanage test is, what it measures, and also some surprising things that we think are...2024-03-2140 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesHappy 3rd CannaversaryGord Martineau looks at the three years since the legalization of cannabis in Canada with Ashleigh Brown, founder of SheCANN, and MMA fighter Elias Theodorou - the first cannabis athlete.
2021-10-1820 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesThe Importance of Your Flu ShotDr. Allison McGeer and Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy owner John Papastergiou join host Gord Martineau to discuss the importance of the annual flu vaccine - especially during COVID - and where the science is with whether we can get them at the same time.
2021-10-1123 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesMedical Cannabis and Patient AccessGord Martineau and Dr. Fabio Varlese continue this special educational series about medical cannabis, supported by Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart.
This week, we're joined by Ashleigh Brown, founder of SheCANN Cannabis.
For more information about medical cannabis, visit https://cannabis.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
2021-06-2721 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesMedical Cannabis, Veterans and PTSDGord Martineau and Dr. Fabio Varlese continue this special educational series about medical cannabis, supported by Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart.
This week, we’re joined by Arron Victory, Ambassador for Wounded Warriors Canada, and member of the Chronic Pain Center of Excellence advisory board.
For more information about medical cannabis, visit https://cannabis.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
2021-06-2021 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesMedical Cannabis and Pain Management
Gord Martineau and Dr. Fabio Varlese continue this special educational series about medical cannabis, supported by Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart.
This week, we're joined by Dr. Hance Clarke, Director of Pain Management Services at Toronto General Hospital, and Aras Azadian, Co-Founder and CEO of Avicanna.
For more information about medical cannabis, visit https://cannabis.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
2021-06-1323 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesMedical Cannabis and the Aging AdultGord Martineau and Dr. Fabio Varlese begin an educational series about medical cannabis, supported by Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart.
To kick off this special series, we're joined by Dr. Eldon Smith OC, Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, and Neil D'Souza, Senior Manager of Operations for Shoppers Cannabis Care.
For more information about medical cannabis, visit https://cannabis.shoppersdrugmart.ca.
2021-06-0623 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesThe Importance of SleepDr. Seema Khosla
2021-02-0122 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesThe Importance of SleepDr. Seema Khosla2021-02-0122 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesTravel in the Age of COVIDLynn Elmhirst is an award-winning travel journalist, content creator and on-camera travel expert and host. Lynn has produced and/ or hosted travel TV programs that have aired in over 50 countries. She also produces and hosts BestTrip travel video and articles syndicated to 5000 North American travel agents' websites and e-newsletters, which she publishes. Lynn is the Trends Editor of travel trade publication Open Jaw, and launches a cruise travel TV show, World's Greatest Cruises, in 2021 on PBS.
2021-01-2822 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesRelationships & Sexuality in a Time of COVID.For many Canadian adults, the pandemic has changed their sex life - many for the worse.
Special guests: Reesa Heft, Family Lawyer & Principal, Heft Law and Dr. Neil Fleshner, Chair and Professor at the Division of Urology, University of Toronto. Dr. Fleshner is board certified in both urology and epidemiology.
2021-01-2522 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesMental Health, Loneliness & DepressionConnie Dejak, Michael Tibollo and James Ramer discuss mental health, loneliness, depression and PTSD in the aging adult.
2021-01-1821 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesBrain HealthDr. Robert Madan & Dr. Allison Sekuler discuss brain health, dementia, cognition and Alzheimer's.
2021-01-1120 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesMoney and HealthMichael Nicin & John Stackhouse
2021-01-0421 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesLongevity & The Mediterranean DietDr. Alexandre Kalache & Dr. Angelo Acquista
2020-12-2827 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesHeart HealthDr. Giuseppe Papia joins Gord Martineau and Dr. Fabio Varlese to discuss heart health and innovations in treatment.
2020-12-2122 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesRespiratory Diseases - Treatments, Prevention and Living a Balanced LifeDr. Ronald Grossman and Pharmacist Umberto Leone join Gord and Dr. Varlese to talk about treatment options, prevention and more, as Umberto shares a personal story.
2020-12-1422 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesSkin Cancer & The Aging AdultDr. Maxwell Sauder joins Gord and Dr. Varlese to discuss signs, symptoms, and the latest treatment options.
2020-12-0726 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesPain & Medical CannabisDr. Hance Clarke is the Director of Pain Services and the Pain Research Unit at the Toronto General Hospital (TGH). He joins the show to discuss pain management and medical cannabis.
2020-11-3022 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesLife Purpose and SpiritualityThe always-engaging Carolyn Myss joins the show to discuss "medical clairvoyance", spirituality and the importance of a life purpose.
2020-11-2323 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesLong Term Care and the Aging AdultConnie Dejak, Paul Scialla and Joseph Gulizia join Dr. Fabio Varlese to talk about the latest in long-term care.
2020-11-1623 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesHealth and TechnologyOur guests discuss the latest advances in health technology, and the obstacles in gaining wide acceptance for those technologies.
2020-11-0928 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesLiving With Chronic DiseaseOur experts discuss preventative health and chronic disease management. Older adults are living longer. With longevity comes aging health issues and drug intervention. We cover the keys to well-being, including wellness, healthy immunization and vaccination.
2020-11-0131 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesImmunization, Vaccines, Influenza & Pneumonia in the Age of COVID-19You’re hearing a lot lately about vaccines. COVID 19. The flu. The timelines. The rules. And so... the confusion.
In this, our premiere episode, we're joined by leading experts in their field to discuss vaccination and overall health.
2020-10-2634 min
Aging Better in Uncertain TimesSeries PromoOur podcast is also available Sunday mornings at 8:30 on Jewel 88.5 radio in Toronto.
2020-10-1900 min