Full Show: Living to be 100, A Story of Love on Valentine's Day & Could you still get the plague?
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Show Notes
Seg 1: Can you learn to live to be 100?
For centuries, people have been fascinated by how long humans can live and what factors contribute to a long and healthy life. Understanding how to live longer involves understanding the interplay between genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors.
Guest: Karin Modig, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute
Seg 2: Are you Anti-Valentines Day?
Have you lost that loving feeling? There is a new trend to get away from the day of love and just focus on anything but feelings
Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi
Seg 3: View From Victoria: Mike De Jong has an announcement
Mike De Jong is expected to announce he’s not running again after 30 years in the house, but he might also say whether he is running federally. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer.
Seg 4: Bed Bugs might be something we just have to live with.
There has been a lot of media coverage on bed bugs and how prevalent they are in cities around the world. How do you prevent yourself from becoming infested.
Guest: Dr. Richard Naylor, Entomologist specializing in Bed Bugs.
Seg 5: A Story of love
This year, the Gordons are marking their 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone that echoes their enduring bond and shared commitment to making an impact.
Guest: Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon, Founders of UBC’s Award for Future Health Professionals
Seg 6: Why are people still getting the bubonic plague?
In the 14th century, the bubonic plague killed nearly 200 million people in a few years. In essence, it eradicated 50% of Europe’s population. Although it is not entirely eradicated, human-to-human transmission of bubonic plague is rare.
Guest: Dr. Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Seg 7: Why are people worried about Richmond's consumption site proposal?
The Richmond City Council voted 7-2 to approve a motion proposing the exploration of a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital.
Guest: “Kay” (pseudonym for Kerry Starchuk), Concerned Resident of Richmond
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