Zorba Paster On Your Health

Wisconsin Public Radio

Each week, Dr. Zorba Paster and co-host Tom Clark provide listeners with health and fitness tips to live a full and healthy life. The down-to-earth, personal style makes this call-in show as entertaining as it is informative. "Zorba Paster On Your Health" can be heard Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the Ideas Network.

  • New FDA rules for TV drug ads, Small amounts of physical exertion may halve major cardiovascular risks in women, Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
    This week Zorba and Karl examine the new guidelines for TV drug ads recently rolled out by the FDA, and they discuss new research that found small amounts of vigorous physical exertion may halve major cardiovascular risks in women. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Roasted parsnips and carrots.
    18 December 2024, 7:41 pm
  • 20 minutes of daily physical activity may offset death risk from prolonged sitting, Decreased independent play cause of children’s declining mental health, Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole
    This week Zorba and Karl talk about how 20 minutes of daily physical activity may offset the death risk from prolonged sitting, and they discuss why a decline in independent play may be the cause of children's declining mental health. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for a Sweet potato pecan casserole.
    12 December 2024, 4:11 pm
  • Getting more light in the day and less at night is good for your health, Memories are not only found in the brain, Paella-Style Mushroom and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Rice
    This week Zorba and Karl discuss research on how light can affect our health, and they look at new research that found memories are found in other parts of the body other than our brain. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Paella-style mushroom and roasted red bell pepper rice.
    5 December 2024, 3:18 pm
  • Sugar in first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, Five minutes of extra exercise a day could lower blood pressure, Spicy Mango Salad
    This week Zorba and Karl discuss research that shows the effects sugar can have on children later in life, and they look at how an extra five minutes of exercise per day can lower blood pressure. Plus, they share a delicious guest chef recipe for Spicy Mango Salad.
    27 November 2024, 6:01 pm
  • Why you should eat your vegetables first, Are naps good for you? Grape and Feta Salad
    This week Zorba and Karl talk about why you should eat your veggies first, and they discuss if naps are healthy. Plus, they share a delicious Grape and feta salad recipe.
    20 November 2024, 3:36 pm
  • Renting rather than owning a home linked to faster aging, Bacteria at day care might raise kids’ odds for asthma, Kungpao Meatballs
    This week Zorba and Karl discuss research that shows renting rather than owning a home linked to faster aging, and they look at how bacteria at day care might raise kids' odds for asthma. Plus, they share a delicious guest chef recipe for Kungpao meatballs.
    13 November 2024, 4:12 pm
  • What sleeping position is best? People who exercise have healthier belly fat, Colombian Salad
    This week Zorba and Karl look at research about what sleeping position is best, and they discuss a study that suggests people who exercise regularly have healthier belly fat. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Colombian Salad.
    6 November 2024, 4:54 pm
  • How certain foods can improve your mood, A decongestant in popular cold medicines doesn’t work at all, Green Coconut Curry Lentil Soup
    This week Zorba and Karl discuss how certain foods can improve your mood, and they talk about the FDA claiming a decongestant in popular cold medicines doesn’t work at all. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Green coconut curry lentil soup.
    30 October 2024, 1:00 pm
  • Alarming rise in cancer rates among people under 50, Turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid, Potato Pizza
    This week Zorba and Karl discuss a new study that shows an alarming rise in cancer rates among people under 50, and they examine new research showing turmeric may be as good for treating indigestion as drug to curb excess stomach acid. Plus, they share a tasty recipe for Potato Pizza.
    23 October 2024, 7:34 pm
  • If your kid is a picky eater it’s probably not your fault, Black women are more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections, Spicy Vodka Chicken Parmesan
    This week Zorba and Karl discuss how children's food pickiness may be pre-disposed, and they talk about why black women are more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections. Plus, they share a delicious recipe for Spicy vodka chicken Parmesean.
    16 October 2024, 4:05 pm
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