Medical Matters

Barry and Dr Bottum talk about hair loss. Alopecia, the inability to grow hair, is the medical term for baldness. Male pattern baldness, or hair loss through disease and treatment are discussed.

Housing is the subject of today's show: seniors housing, and the impact that housing can have on health. When is it no longer safe to live on your own?

Barry and Dr Bottum discuss the immune system, what it does, how it works, and how you can keep yours healthy.

Barry and the Doc talk about flu remedies, how do you deal with the flu if the only medical advice is: Stay Home!

Metabolic Syndrome can be a concern for diabetics and pre-diabetics, and can be a concern for anyone dealing with issues of insulin, or obesity.

Viruses are under the microscope today, as Barry and Dr Bottum dig into the differences between bacteria and a virus.

Barry and Dr Bottum tackle Measles, immunization, and the benefits of preventative medicine.

Join Barry and Dr Bottum as they discuss meat, and its effect on diet and health, through the lens of a new study from McMaster University.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the subject of this show. It covers everything from the stomach on out, and is a wide encompassing term that can cover gas, bloating, diarrhea and a range of other digestive effects.

Barry and Dr Bottum revisit the subject of concussions: Rowan's law, risks, realities and all the up to date info on concussions for today's families.

Barry and Dr Weir talk about prostate cancer, and how approaches to diagnosis and treatment have changed over the years.

Barry and Dr Bottum tackle the subject of annual physicals: when should you be getting one, when is it unnecessary, and are you better off booking an appointment when you think you need one, or just checking in once a year.

Barry and Dr Bottum peer into the dark world of colonoscopy. With the ability to more accurately diagnose and treat carcinoma, Dr Bottum explains the benefits and potential risks of colonoscopies.

Dr Bottum and Barry cover the issue of concussions. Although they can occur at any time, when high school sports season starts ramping up, it's important to know what to look for, and what the risks of a concussion could be.

The smoking gun behind so many respiratory ailments, Cathy McLaughlin, from the Highlands Health Team, joins Barry and Dr Bottum as they talk about smoking cessation, and tools to help you quit.

Barry and Dr Bottum talk about cancer: how to recognize early warning signs, how to prevent cancer, and dealing with it, if you have been diagnosed.

Barry and Dr Bottum discuss diabetes: who should be screened, what to watch for, and what are the differences between Type 1 & 2.

Fitness is the topic of today's show: how people can get fit, stay fit, and how little it takes to keep yourself healthy with a relatively small amount of activity.

Barry and Dr Bottum get together to talk about a few basic tips for keeping yourself healthy. Choose one or two from Dr Bottum's list of 10 health commandments to help yourself have a healthier year!

Osteoporosis is the topic of today's show, the tendency of bones to lose density as you age, and how much easier it can be to break a bone as you get older.

Barry and Dr Bottum discuss dementia with Janet Bottum, Seniors Health Nurse. Dementia is a catch-all term that covers a number of conditions that impair your cognitive function, your ability to think and remember.

Dr Bottum and Barry are joined by Nicki Mills, Registered Dietician, to give people some tips on healthy eating throughout the year. With so many diets around, they look at how you can lose weight and stay healthy at the same time.

Barry and Dr Bottum talk about prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in men, bringing people up to date with the latest knowledge and treatment available to people with prostate cancer.

Helping or supporting people with terminal illness, or otherwise nearing the end of their life, is known as palliative care. Barry and Dr Bottum discuss different options available to people and families facing death.

COPD, or Chronics Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a persistent blockage in your breathing. Dr Bottum and Barry discuss what it is, and what it means for people suffering from it.