GLP-1 Drugs Increase Testosterone | Vitamin D Recommendations | Facial Hair Woes | Grammar Cops | Loss of Taste & Smell

GLP-1 Drugs Increase Testosterone | Vitamin D Recommendations | Facial Hair Woes | Grammar Cops | Loss of Taste & Smell

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Zorba discusses new studies about GLP-1 drugs: One says these drugs may increase testosterone in men; the other finds people are exercising less once taking these drugs. He helps a caller with questions about Vitamin D, a listener who is grappling with facial hair, and someone who lost their sense of taste and smell after mowing the lawn. Zorba also gets a saucy visit from the Grammar Cops. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!

Brisk Walkers Have a 50% Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] A new study [https://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/nx-s1-5877419/walk-pace-gait-brain-cognitive-health] shows that fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!

Has the Smartphone Impacted Birth Rates? | Zorba Sings with Karl's Band | Toenail Fungus | AFib | SNAP Benefits | Zig-Zag Eaters

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Zorba looks at research linking a drop in U.S. birthrates to the release of the iPhone. Zorba describes his experience singing a song with Karl's band, and talks about how trying new things out of your comfort zone is good for your health. He also helps a caller with toenail fungus, and another listener with atrial fibrillation (AFib) questions. We also hear a joke from Karl's mom, discuss new SNAP benefits policy changes, and talk about "zig-zag eating." Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!

Doing Nothing Is Good For You! | RECIPE: Zorba's Chicken Salad | Pepcid, Allegra & HRT | Dementia | Mom Jokes

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Zorba looks at new research that shows doing nothing for 10 minutes a day can be good for us. He walks us through his delicious summer time picnic recipe for Chicken Salad, and he helps a listener who has questions about HRT, sleep, and mixing Pepcid and Allegra. He helps out a listener who asks if there is a connection between dementia and mixing prescription drugs. And we hear a mom joke that Zorba isn't quite sure about. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!

The CDC will stop testing for measles and mumps

Send Zorba a message! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/fan_mail/new] Zorba reacts to recent news [https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026/06/cdc-transitioning-away-measles-mumps-testing-00971176] that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to end federal diagnostic testing for measles and mumps. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2522529/support] Production, edit, and music by Karl Christenson Send your question to Dr. Zorba (he loves to help!): * Phone: 608-492-9292 (call anytime) * Email: askdoctorzorba@gmail.com * Web: www.doctorzorba.org Stay well!