Zorba Paster On Your Health

This week the hosts look at what happens when online menus put healthy food at the top, and they discuss new research showing that stress increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for spicy shrimp tacos with creamy slaw.

This week the hosts look at research that shows people who get plenty of sleep make more money, and they discuss a study that suggests eating the Mediterranean Diet may help with depression. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for instant pot chicken noodle soup.

This week the hosts discuss if intermittent fasting has health benefits, and they look at new research about how psilocybin in mushrooms may work as well as common antidepressants. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for BBQ pineapple chicken kabobs.

This week the hosts look at a study that shows a recent uptick in cellphone-related injuries, and they discuss the potential cancer risks from using hair dyes and straighteners. Plus, a festive recipe for garlic and rosemary latkes.

This week’s pledge week edition of the show features a special recipe for chocolate chip mocha cookies.

This week the hosts taste kombucha and look at research to determine if it has any health benefits, and they look at a study showing that dog ownership may improve longevity. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for roasted garlic pumpkin hummus.

This week the hosts talk about how children's play time is as important as reading to them, and they look at a study that found pesticide in some breakfast cereals. Plus, they share a special listener recipe for Miriam's Lentils!

This week the hosts discuss why it's difficult for physicians to unlearn certain things, and they look at a study that found no level of alcohol is healthy. Plus, get a delicious recipe for chipotle chicken mango salad.

This week the hosts discuss new research about how dreaming affects our brains, and they look at how reducing sugar in packaged foods can help prevent disease. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for chicken empanadas.

This week the hosts look at a study that examines belly circumference (not BMI) as a risk factor for obesity, and they discuss research showing you should limit x-rays during pregnancy. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for avocado potato salad.

This week’s pledge week edition of the show addresses new research on Vitamin D and Calcium supplements, plus a special recipe for molten chocolate cake.

This week the hosts learn about the health benefits of "forest bathing", and they look at a study showing that being single may be detrimental to your health. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for squash curry with red lentils.

This week the hosts look at a study that shows binge drinking (and pot use) is up in older Americans, and they discuss a BMJ study that shows dementia risks increase with repeated surgeries. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for turkey hummus sliders.

This week the hosts look at a study that links drinking sugary sodas with a cancer risk, and they discuss a study that provides good news for people who are genetically at risk for dementia. Plus, they share a refreshing recipe for cold cucumber soup.

This week the hosts discuss research that confirms the link between gray hair and stress, and they talk about how racism in the health care industry has affected people of color. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for sesame beef bowls.