Health Matters
Tuesdays at 1 pm during The Mix (repeats 8 am Saturday)
Advice for living well. Dr. Michelle Wright addresses your health concerns and questions.
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Health Matters: Thyroid glandsTuesday, 16 March, 2010Dr. Michelle Wright discusses the purpose of your thyroid glands and what happens when it becomes too active or not active enough:
Health Matters: Dementia and memory lossTuesday, 9 March, 2010Dr. Michelle Wright takes us through the signs and symptoms of dementia—and how to cope if you or someone you love suffers from it:
Health Matters: Donating your organsTuesday, 2 March, 2010Organ donation and transplantation saves many lives. Dr. Michelle Wright talks to Dr. Franz Immer, CEO and Director for the Swiss National Foundation for organ donation and transplantation, about what organs can be donated and exaclty how the system works in Switzerland.
Health Matters: Indigestion and other tummy problemsTuesday, 23 February, 2010Dr. Michelle Wright takes us through the many possible causes of chronic indigestion, heartburn and other stomach problems:
Health Matters: What's the Norovirus?Tuesday, 16 February, 2010There’s been an outbreak of something called Norovirus in Switzerland, but that name doesn’t mean much to most of us. Dr. Michelle Wright gives us the lowdown. Plus the latest on H1N1, which appears to have almost completely retreated around the world.
Health Matters: Colorectal cancerTuesday, 9 February, 2010Colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon or rectum, is one of the most common cancers here in Switzerland, but it’s one of the most treatable if caught early. Dr. Michelle Wright tells us what to watch out for:
Health Matters: Cancer can be prevented tooTuesday, 2 February, 2010Thursday is World Cancer Day and this year it’s focusing on prevention. Dr. Michelle Wright invites Dr. Andreas Ullrich, Medical Officer Cancer Control at WHO in Geneva, to talk about what we can do to prevent and treat potential cancers early:
Health Matters: Beating the winter bluesTuesday, 26 January, 2010Dr. Michelle Wright doles out advice for making it through the cold, dark hours of winter with our spirits in check:
Health Matters: So quit smoking already!Tuesday, 19 January, 2010You know it’s not good for you. Dr. Michelle Wright tells you exactly why—and what you have to gain by giving it up. Plus advice to help you quit for real this time.
Health Matters: Drink smart, drink lessTuesday, 12 January, 2010Continuing our mini-series on keeping all your New Year’s resolutions, Dr. Michelle Wright has this advice for healthful drinking: