Health Matters - on World Radio Switzerland

This week Dr Michelle talks pollen allergy in kids with paediatrician Dr Sarah Glick

As we ‘spring forward’ on Sunday March 30th, Dr Michelle explains the potential health effects of Daylight Saving Time and how best to counter these.

To mark Sleep Awareness Week, Dr Michelle explains safer sleep practices to reduce a baby’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

When should you give your child their first taste of peanut? Dr Michelle discusses the evidence with paediatrician Dr Sarah Glick.

Swiss study shows women who suffer a cardiac arrest are less likely to survive compared to men, particularly if their cardiac arrest happened outside of a hospital. Dr Michelle looks at the evidence.

It’s ski vacation time! Listen in to Dr Michelle’s step-by-step guide on how to respond to an accident in the mountains.

This week Dr Michelle discusses a dangerous trend that has recently emerged on social media – the so-called ‘Paracetamol Challenge’. Listen in so you can inform yourself and the young people in your life of the dangers.

Dr Michelle explores the power of social connection for both physical and mental well-being including the challenges faced by Expats.

This week, Dr Michelle tackles bad habits – how to understand them and, more importantly, how to overcome them.

This week, Dr Michelle talks about a device that has the power to save lives in just moments - an Automated External Defibrillator (or AED for short) - the importance of using one quickly, and how you can locate an AED in an emergency. Check out the Defikarte.ch and Staying Alive Apps to help you locate your nearest AED in an emergency.

In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle dives into winter immunity - why it’s harder to stay healthy during the colder months, and how we can all support our immune systems.

After hearing the potential health benefits last time, Dr Michelle shares some top tips for practising cold water swimming safely.

Dr Michelle dives into the potential benefits of cold-water swimming in this Health Matters. Tune in next time for some important tips on practising this activity safely.

How can you boost your vitamin D this winter? Dr Michelle explains why this is important and her 4 top tips.

As the days grow shorter and darker, this week Dr Michelle tackles the topic of Seasonal Affective Disorder which impacts 2-3% of people living in the northern hemisphere during the winter months.

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It’s time to talk COVID again! This week Dr Michelle breaks down the Swiss COVID-19 vaccination guidelines for Autumn-Winter 2024-2025

Carbon monoxide – the ‘silent killer’: in this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle discusses what carbon monoxide is, how poisoning happens, and most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself and those you live with.

10th October marks World Mental Health Day, the theme this year being ‘It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace’. Listen in to why this is such an important topic for people, businesses, and communities alike.

Part 2 on mpox this week – with a particular focus on recommendations for travellers to areas where the current epidemic is active.

An important health update in this week’s Health Matters – mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Do we need to worry here in Switzerland? The first of two shows, tune in for part 2 next week.

Cold sores – the facts and fixes. Dr Michelle tackles everything you need to know about cold sores – from why they appear to how to treat them fast!

The Alertswiss App sends push notifications to your smartphone to keep you updated with essential steps in emergency situations. Managed by the Federal Office for Civil Protection in collaboration with cantonal and local authorities, it’s an essential tool to help protect you and your loved ones. Dr Michelle explains all in this week’s Health Matters.

Cyanobacteria in Lake Geneva – Dr Michelle gives us the low-down so we can enjoy the lake safely for few more weeks.

In part 2 of her mini-series on alcohol, Dr Michelle discusses some practical steps if you’re looking to reduce your intake and some important support resources across Switzerland.