Healthy Living - Highlights

Dr Ross Walker speaks with Associate Professor Dr Elie Matar, a Neurologist and Research Fellow at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, who is also the co-lead of a crucial study funded by the Shake It Up Australia Foundation about specific sleep behaviours such as "acting out dreams as one of the earliest warning signs of Parkinson’s disease, shifting the focus away from traditional symptoms like tremors and mobility issues.  If listeners are interested in learning more about the research, they are welcome to contact the Healthy Brain Ageing Clinic at: bmri.hba@sydney.edu.au

Dr Ross Walker  speaks with Professor Henry Brodaty AOpioneer in dementia research, Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW, and Senior Australian of the Year about Federal Government’s recent $200 million budget boost for dementia care and research. 

Dr. Ross Walker sits down with Dr. Ben Herbert to unpack a groundbreaking Nature Communications study from Texas A&M University that challenges long-held beliefs about mammalian tissue regeneration.  

Ross Walker speaks with Dr Clay Golledge about the Hantavirus.

Dr. Ross Walker speaks with psychiatrist Tanveer Ahmed about Bipolar II and the risk of early death.

Dr Ross Walker is joined in the studio by Dr Stephen Fention - author of The 5 CH Lifestyle: Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication, Reduce Your Risk of Heart Attack and Achieve Long-Term Wellness. 

With Australian drowning deaths reaching a staggering high not seen since 1996, and four out of five cardiac arrests happening right in the family home, being prepared for a medical emergency is absolutely critical. Ross Walker speaks with national treasure and swimming icon Laurie Lawrence joins us to discuss the 2026 relaunch of The Heart Beat Club—a life-saving online initiative created by Kids Alive Do the Five and Royal Life Saving WA. Tune in to learn how this fantastic program is empowering parents and caregivers to become everyday heroes, equipping you with the vital skills and confidence to step up, act fast, and save lives when every second counts for the people you love most.

Dr Ross Walker interviews Prof. Lucy Morgan, Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney and Chair of Lung Foundation Australia about 2025’s record surge of over 177,000 RSV cases and the severe risks it poses to older adults, including pneumonia and loss of independence. Ahead of the winter respiratory season, Prof. Morgan highlights the May 15 rollout of Australia’s first free RSV vaccine for seniors via the National Immunisation Program. The conversation clarifies how to distinguish RSV from a standard cold, explores the heightened vulnerabilities for those with chronic conditions, and urges the two million eligible Australians to secure this critical protection.

Dr Ross Walker talks to by medical oncologist Dr. Nick Zdenkowski about the Rosalie trial that aims to determine whether radiation therapy can be safely skipped for breast cancer patients who have no invasive cancer remaining by the time of their surgery. 

Dr Ross Walker talks to psychiatrist Tanveer Ahmed about gender-specific patterns of alcohol use.

Dr. Ross Walker is joined by Sleep Health Foundation CEO and health psychologist Dr. Moira Junge to explore the widespread impact and critical risks of sleep apnea.   See more about Sleep Apnea Awareness Day https://nationaltoday.com/sleep-apnea-awareness-day/

Dr. Ross Walker is joined by pediatric oncologist Dr. Noemi Fuentes-Bolanos to explore the crucial topic of better early identification of childhood cancer. More information at zerochildhoodcancer.org.au

Kate Broun, the Manager of Screening, Early Detection and Immunisation at Cancer Council Victoria joins Ross to discuss the need for regular bowel cancer tests.

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Dr Andrew Browning from the Barbara May Foundation joins Ross & Adam to discuss the difficulties involved in delivering healthy babies in rural areas without advanced medical technology.

Craig Gear, CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, breaks down all the big changes in the Aged Care Act

Leading Functional Geneticist and Nutritionist Dr Denise Furness joins John to discuss the importance of sub-cellular mitochondrial health. Listen to Healthy Living live every Sunday from 7pm-9pm

New book on the Mediterranean diet

Frank Caruso is a modern 'health crusader'. Here he discusses the vital importance of diet, how he first was introduced to the power of prevention, natural health and a healthy lifestyle, and what he does now to stay fit and healthy. 

Elizabeth Calleja - Senior Advisor, Physical Activity at Heart Foundation - joins Healthy Living to discuss the benefits of walking for our heart health. 

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Listen to Healthy Living with Dr Ross Walker and Adam Buncher, the full show podcast.

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