<![CDATA[Aging Better in Uncertain Times]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:20:23 +0000Captivate.fmAgingBetterThese days, it seems like our health – and all the issues and questions surrounding health – are more top-of-mind than ever. And making sense of the information that’s out there can seem ... pretty daunting.

So, join Gord Martineau and Toronto's Doctor Fabio Varlese for Aging Better in Uncertain Times.

A weekly look at health topics that matter with the experts who can help translate science back into English. With everything from COVID 19 to mental health to living longer.

]]>https://artwork.captivate.fm/0744c3c9-20f5-4cfc-9ec4-d53eeb7d4c5d/aging-better-in-uncertain-times-jpg-f8d551ab8f76ac83ff67107936a.jpgAging Better in Uncertain TimesAgingBetterAgingBetterThese days, it seems like our health – and all the issues and questions surrounding health – are more top-of-mind than ever. And making sense of the information that’s out there can seem ... pretty daunting. So, join Gord Martineau and Toronto's Doctor Fabio Varlese for Aging Better in Uncertain Times. A weekly look at health topics that matter with the experts who can help translate science back into English. With everything from COVID 19 to mental health to living longer. https://agingbetterpodcast.comnoepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/aging-better/Happy 3rd CannaversaryHappy 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.

]]>Gord 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.

]]>101413Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -050020:16nofull27AgingBetterThe Importance of Your Flu ShotThe 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.

]]>Dr. 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.

]]>101185Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:01:00 -050023:03nofull25AgingBetterMedical Cannabis and Patient AccessMedical 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.

]]>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 Ashleigh Brown, founder of SheCANN Cannabis.

For more information about medical cannabis, visit https://cannabis.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

]]>81269Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:40:00 -050021:12nofull24AgingBetterMedical Cannabis, Veterans and PTSDMedical 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.

]]>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 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.

]]>80782Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:15:00 -050021:19nofull23AgingBetterMedical Cannabis and Pain ManagementMedical 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.

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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.

]]>80235Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:30:00 -050023:34nofull22AgingBetterMedical Cannabis and the Aging AdultMedical 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.

]]>Gord 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.

]]>78605Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:25:00 -050023:04nofull21AgingBetterThe Importance of SleepThe Importance of SleepDr. Seema Khosla

]]>Dr. Seema Khosla

]]>59797Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:01:00 -050022:30nofull116AgingBetterTravel in the Age of COVIDTravel 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.

]]>Lynn 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.

]]>59784Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:01:00 -050022:14nofull115AgingBetterRelationships & Sexuality in a Time of COVID.Relationships & 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.

]]>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.

]]>59446Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:01:00 -050022:17nofull114AgingBetterMental Health, Loneliness & DepressionMental Health, Loneliness & DepressionConnie Dejak, Michael Tibollo and James Ramer discuss mental health, loneliness, depression and PTSD in the aging adult.

]]>Connie Dejak, Michael Tibollo and James Ramer discuss mental health, loneliness, depression and PTSD in the aging adult.

]]>58263Mon, 18 Jan 2021 05:01:00 -050021:29nofull113AgingBetterBrain HealthBrain HealthDr. Robert Madan & Dr. Allison Sekuler discuss brain health, dementia, cognition and Alzheimer's.

]]>Dr. Robert Madan & Dr. Allison Sekuler discuss brain health, dementia, cognition and Alzheimer's.

]]>56940Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:01:00 -050020:07nofull112AgingBetterMoney and HealthMoney and HealthMichael Nicin & John Stackhouse

]]>Michael Nicin & John Stackhouse

]]>56366Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:01:00 -050021:53nofull111AgingBetterLongevity & The Mediterranean DietLongevity & The Mediterranean DietDr. Alexandre Kalache & Dr. Angelo Acquista

]]>Dr. Alexandre Kalache & Dr. Angelo Acquista

]]>55564Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:01:00 -050027:48nofull110AgingBetterHeart HealthHeart HealthDr. Giuseppe Papia joins Gord Martineau and Dr. Fabio Varlese to discuss heart health and innovations in treatment.

]]>Dr. Giuseppe Papia joins Gord Martineau and Dr. Fabio Varlese to discuss heart health and innovations in treatment.

]]>55302Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:01:00 -050022:42nofull19AgingBetterRespiratory Diseases - Treatments, Prevention and Living a Balanced LifeRespiratory 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.

]]>Dr. 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.

]]>54624Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:01:00 -050022:24nofull18AgingBetterSkin Cancer & The Aging AdultSkin Cancer & The Aging AdultDr. Maxwell Sauder joins Gord and Dr. Varlese to discuss signs, symptoms, and the latest treatment options.

]]>Dr. Maxwell Sauder joins Gord and Dr. Varlese to discuss signs, symptoms, and the latest treatment options.

]]>54209Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:01:00 -050026:07nofull17AgingBetterPain & Medical CannabisPain & 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.

]]>Dr. 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.

]]>53496Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:01:00 -050022:20nofull16AgingBetterLife Purpose and SpiritualityLife Purpose and SpiritualityThe always-engaging Carolyn Myss joins the show to discuss "medical clairvoyance", spirituality and the importance of a life purpose.

]]>The always-engaging Carolyn Myss joins the show to discuss "medical clairvoyance", spirituality and the importance of a life purpose.

]]>41467Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:01:00 -050023:12nofull15AgingBetterLong Term Care and the Aging AdultLong 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.

]]>Connie Dejak, Paul Scialla and Joseph Gulizia join Dr. Fabio Varlese to talk about the latest in long-term care.

]]>41041Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:01:00 -050023:06nofull14AgingBetterHealth and TechnologyHealth and TechnologyOur guests discuss the latest advances in health technology, and the obstacles in gaining wide acceptance for those technologies.

]]>Our guests discuss the latest advances in health technology, and the obstacles in gaining wide acceptance for those technologies.

]]>40606Mon, 09 Nov 2020 05:01:00 -050028:34nofull13AgingBetterLiving With Chronic DiseaseLiving 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.

]]>Our 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.

]]>40457Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:01:00 -050031:39nofull12AgingBetterImmunization, Vaccines, Influenza & Pneumonia in the Age of COVID-19Immunization, 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.

]]>You’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.

]]>39257Mon, 26 Oct 2020 04:30:00 -050034:00nofull11AgingBetterSeries PromoSeries PromoOur podcast is also available Sunday mornings at 8:30 on Jewel 88.5 radio in Toronto.

]]>Our podcast is also available Sunday mornings at 8:30 on Jewel 88.5 radio in Toronto.

]]>38450Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:01:00 -050000:43notrailerAgingBetter