Sunday Night Health Show

Sandy Summers, Executive Director of The Truth About Nursing, discusses the effort to change how the world views nursing and a horrific case involving a nurse. Plus, learn some benefits from caffeine and the latest on the pandemic.

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk breaks down the latest headlines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, how well are you aware of HPV? Learn from family physician and best-selling author Dr. Vivien Brown.

Sleep much? Some fun facts and health concerns for Daylight Saving Time. Also, Dr. John Vyselaar talks about how spiking heart rates could be related to long COVID-19. Plus, seeing clearly now, talking about an eye disease that resulted in blindness for many Canadians because of the pandemic. As restrictions for masks are lifted, will our moods be lifted as well? Maybe... Maybe not.

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk discusses where COVID-19 stands because, guess what, the pandemic isn’t over.  Also, Dr. John Vyselaar answers your questions and clarifies whether or not alcohol is good for your heart. In addition, how are gay male relationships different? Think a sexless marriage is just a sexless marriage? Think again. It’s more than a dead bedroom plus tips to increase the spice in your sex life. Fear not, I’ve got the prescription for spark for you whether you’ve been married five, 10, 15 or 50 years.

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk talks about the origins of COVID-19 and whether or not the pandemic is over. Also, Dr. John Vyselaar answers your questions and clarifies whether or not alcohol is good for your heart. Former Med Tech Nicole Rand discusses nurse burnout. Plus, feeling helpless with the Russian invasion? Learn how you can help the people of Ukraine.

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk educates us about Novavax and why this might be just what the antivaxxers have been waiting for. Also, what does regret have to do with gratitude? TEDx speaker IJ McIntyre explains. Do you love your body? Are you unhappy with what you see in the mirror? Getting comfortable in your own skin is worth it. Plus, how does calorie restriction help you live longer?

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk explains why you should not trade your mask in for COVID-19 and what Deltracon is. Have you wondered how those masks are helping? Well, Dr. Brian Conway shares this year’s flu data. Also, trying to get over someone is hard but did you know that broken heart syndrome is a thing? Dr. June Hall explains. Plus, is it too good to be true? It might be. We talk love bombing.

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk talks whether or not the pandemic is over. Cardiologist Dr. John Vyselaar talks about blood clots and vaccines. Kelly O’Donnell, a singer/songwriter, shares her personal story of a life of anxiety. How your sexual behaviour changed during the pandemic. Plus Organon a women’s health company has a wonderful new women’s health initiative. Hear from the company's president, Mike Casia.

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk talks about the latest variant. Cardiologist Dr. John Vyselaar talks about why you still don’t want to get COVID-19. To discuss mental health and anxiety, we bring in Dr. Kelly Anderson from St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Also, Dr. Renee Hall shares new birth control options. Plus, the benefits of doodling.

On the program Dr. Jason Kindrachuk joins Maureen to talk about freedom walks and the end of the pandemic. Cardiologist Dr. John Vyselaar talks about why you still don’t want to get COVID-19. How has online learning affected post secondary students? Jennifer Flanagan, CEO of Actua Canada, joins the pod to talk about the impact school disruptions have had on our kids. Andy why is it important for men to brush their teeth twice a day? Find out!

Madeleine Shaw, social entrepreneur and author of the book “The Greater Good,” discusses entering 2022 with nine months of sobriety. Plus, Maureen McGrath explains which masks your kids should wear and possible mobility issues if you get COVID-19 over the age of 50.

Tonight on the program Maureen McGrath asks Dr. Jason Kindrachuk if/when we are ever going to see the other side of this pandemic. Also, talking about grief with a woman who lost her son to a heroin overdose. Plus, going to school or on-line learning is a hot topic. Jennifer Flanagan, CEO of Actua Canada, joins the pod to talk about the impact school disruptions have had on our kids.

As Omicron and Delta infections run wild across Canada and the U.S., and many healthy people tout it’s mildness (like they they’ve been saying it’s a "flu" in March 2020), who is speaking up for the vulnerable and elderly they are destined to infect? Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch is my guest. And how about the nurses on the front lines. They’ve been silenced by administrators and unions and now they’re being told to wear an N95 mask only with approval when Omicron is so contagious. RN Paula Leveke joins me. Plus, men now have one more compelling reason to get a COVID-19 vaccine — doctors suspect the new coronavirus could make it hard to perform in the bedroom. And what are the most common New Year’s resolutions? Finally, what yours need to be in a pandemic.

Does your mind ever stop? Or is it on repeat? Or does it just "yap, yap, yap?" Tonight we are talking about Mindy Yap with Kindi Dulai-Gill, a facilitator at Dalian School for Health & Consciousness. Also, did your Christmas dinner plans grind to a halt because of Omicron? Many people’s did and our guest shares his heartfelt COVID-19 Christmas story.

On the podcast, Maureen and technical producer Leonardo Coelho talk about…… Omicron, that is raging throughout the world! They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year but is it? Many people suffer. Also, keynote speaker and mental health advocate Steve Serbic joins to talk about mental health over the holidays and its impact on Christmas Dinner. Lastly, more than 60 Canadian neurologists have issued a statement warning that chiropractic neck manipulation can cause stroke and death. Attorney John M. Greene joins me to discuss a recent lawsuit.

Tonight on the show, Dr. Jason Kindrachuk breaks down the Omicron variant; Dr. June Hall explores the many mood swings that affects relationships and Dr. Lori Brotto discusses women and sexual desires.

On the podcast, the CEO of Plantiga Technologies, Quin Sandler, joins us to talk about the importance of movement health and how Plantiga is pushing forward the needle on innovation in fitness tech. Also, our own Maureen McGrath elaborates on the different kinds of rest that everybody needs. And did you know that November is pulmonary hypertension month? Hear a reflection from Kathryn Downey and how she has managed to live with this condition.

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk joins Maureen McGrath again to talk about kids getting vaccinated, a pandemic holiday and if we are ever going to get past this pandemic. Plus, the shocking story of a man who survived the mudslide in British Columbia this week. Finally, three tips on how to get unstuck in your affairs and relationships with chief evolving officer Donna Fairhurst.

Welcome to the Sunday Night Health Show podcast. Dr. Jason Kindrachuk joins us again to talk about new COVID-19 treatments, the holidays and just how long we are in for with the pandemic. Did you know that psoriasis affects 1 million Canadians and is mostly diagnosed in women during their reproductive years? Dr. Elaine Dupuis joins us to talk about a new global campaign for women called AdvantageHers. Plus, three tips on how to affair proof your marriage. Insulin is 100 years old! We hear from Dr. Akshay Jain and Kimberley, B.C. native Nadia Breummer on the topic. And why is condom use is down in the pandemic? Dr. Alex McKay has the answers.

We’ve cooked up a few things in the cauldron tonight for the Sunday Night Health Show podcast. We’ve got the latest on the pandemic and tinnitus from Dr. Jason Kindrachuk. Plus, Dr. June Hall stirs up some advice on the 7 must have beneath the sheets conversations between partners/spouses. Also, family therapist Mark Smith joins to discuss what is going on with the Alec Baldwin situation.