
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

Apr 21, 2024 • 8min
Ep 25. How To Be Happy
In many respects life, for many, has never been better compared to our ancestors. Yet mental health problems are increasing. Can we learn to be happy?
Sources:
1. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/happiness-can-be-learned-but-it-may-take-practicing-7-habits#How-to-be-happy
2. https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/gloomy-youth-pull-us-and-western-europe-down-global-2024a100055j
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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.

Apr 17, 2024 • 9min
Ep 24. The Issue NO ONE Wants To Talk About
The big question that nobody seems to be asking is what is causing the significant increase in chronic illness. There is no one absolute answer but what we eat is a big contributor
Sources:
1. https://www.worldhealth.net/news/ultra-processed-foods-not-so-new-silent-killer/
2. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/high-sugar-intake-tied-increased-risk-depression-2024a10003lj
3. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/pro-inflammatory-diet-salt-intake-increases-t2d-risk-2024a10004za
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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.

Apr 14, 2024 • 7min
Ep 23. Steps Are Good!
The magical figure of daily steps is 10,000. However, new research shows that any number above 2200 is beneficial. The key is to be active!
Source:https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/58/5/261
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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.

Apr 10, 2024 • 12min
Ep 22. Interview on Vaping with Gary Hardgrave on 4BC
The Australian government continues to wage war on people trying to quit smoking. My chat with Gary Hardgrave on radio 4BC covers the problems and the obvious solution.
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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.

Apr 7, 2024 • 10min
Ep 21. The Soil Matters More Than The Seed
Fascinating new research shows that long term sequalae after a viral illness is more a function of our immune response than the virus per se. This may also explain why different people get the same illness with differing severity.
Source: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/immune-response-may-cause-virus-induced-neurologic-damage-2024a1000340
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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.

Apr 4, 2024 • 7min
Ep 20. Yoga May Protect Cognition and Memory
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 health
Source: https://www.worldhealth.net/news/yoga-provides-unique-cognitive-benefits/
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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.

Apr 1, 2024 • 7min
Ep 19. Are We Really Surprised With The AFL?
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.
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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.

Mar 27, 2024 • 8min
Ep 18. Coffee May Have Surprising Health Benefits
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
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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.

Mar 20, 2024 • 9min
Ep 17. Type Two Diabetes Now A Reversible Condition
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
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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.

Mar 18, 2024 • 7min
Ep 16. Ditch the sugary drinks!
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
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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.