
Dr Joe Unplugged
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 15, 2024 • 10min
Ep 65. Sleep Impacts Our Health in Many Ways
There are no public health messages about sleep because there is no money in it. But it remains vital. We can influence it and set good examples for our children.
Sources:
1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/catching-up-weekend-sleep-lower-heart-disease-risk-study#How-does-sleep-affect-cardiovascular-health
2. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sleep-resets-neurons-to-help-brain-take-on-new-memories
3. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/parents-technology-use-may-shape-adolescents-mental-health-2024a1000fqd
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Sep 11, 2024 • 36min
Ep 64. James Nuzzo PhD and Research That Won’t Make the Legacy Media
Jame Nuzzo PhD joins Dr Joe to talk about studies which are important but wont get publicity because they question the narrative
Sources:
1. https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/p/biological-sex-and-flexibility-in
2. https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/p/yoga-in-the-united-states
3. https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/441
4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/being-more-flexible-help-people-live-longer#Checking-flexibility-across-20-areas-in-the-body
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Sep 8, 2024 • 10min
Ep 63. What to Make of Elle McPherson’s Revelations
Elle McPherson, a renowned model and actress, opens up about her controversial health decisions after her breast cancer diagnosis. She discusses the unpredictability of remission and emphasizes the right of individuals to choose their own treatment paths. McPherson challenges traditional views on cancer care, advocating for patient autonomy and informed consent. The conversation dives into the complexities of navigating personal choices in healthcare and raises important questions about the dynamics between patients and medical professionals.

Sep 4, 2024 • 10min
Ep 62. Coffee, Tea or Research?
For unknown reasons, coffee attracts a lot of research dollars. The findings are of questionable value. We can enjoy coffee or tea because we enjoy it
Source: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/aaic/111365
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Sep 1, 2024 • 11min
Ep 61. Sweeteners Versus Sugar
New research suggests artificial sweeteners could be worse than sugar. Are we asking the right questions and is there a useful way of approaching this?
Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-study-links-sweetener-heart-risk-what-know-2024a1000er3?ecd=wnl_tp10_daily_240812_MSCPEDIT_etid6741108&uac=314197MK&impID=6741108
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Aug 28, 2024 • 9min
Ep 60. Trust. It Takes Time to Build and Easily Lost
Surveys in the USA show trust in doctors and hospitals has nearly halved in four years. Some wonder how it is not even lower.
Sources:
1.https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/111317
2.https://www.drvinayprasad.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Aug 25, 2024 • 12min
Ep 59. Screen Time - The Challenge of Our Time
The device's genie is out of the bottle. How much is too much for children and who should decide
Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/french-experts-provide-guidelines-childrens-screen-time-2024a10009c1
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Aug 19, 2024 • 10min
Ep 58. Nobody is Responsible For The Intravenous Fluid Shortage
Australia has a shortage of Intravenous (IV) fluids - a bedrock of hospital care. There is zero excuse for this, and there is zero accountability from those responsible.
Source: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fnation%2Fpolitics%2Fintravenous-scandal-the-excuses-are-fluid%2Fnews-story%2F38999b95d4d630922e7a4cf87492a88f&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=GROUPB-Segment-1-NOSCORE&V21spcbehaviour=append
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Aug 14, 2024 • 8min
Ep 57. Get Outdoors - It’s Good For You
The simple act of spending time outdoors can help clear the mind and have a positive effect on our mental health.
Source:
https://www.worldhealth.net/news/spending-time-outdoors-daily-may-promote-mental-clarity/
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.

Aug 11, 2024 • 11min
Ep 56. Real Food Makes a Difference
It is staggering that deficiencies of common minerals can occur in the developed world. Turns out that fake and processed foods are not as good as the real thing!
Sources:
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/europe-risk-iodine-deficiency-resurgence-2024a1000c3k
https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/generalprimarycare/110828
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About Dr Joe Unplugged:
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.
Topics and comments on this podcast are general information only and are not in any way medical advice.