
The Dose
CBC
A weekly look at the health news that matters to you. Dr. Brian Goldman brings you the best science from top experts in plain language. He cuts through the BS and confusion to give you a dose of smart advice that you won’t find anywhere else. New episodes every Thursday.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Dose episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Dose for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Dose episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

02/19/20 • 16 min

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How much sleep do I really need?
The Dose
09/28/23 • 24 min
Many of us aren't sleeping enough, and that can have a big impact on our physical and mental health. Dr. Michael Mak, staff psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, talks about how to know if you're getting enough sleep — and what you can do to improve your night's rest.
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11/16/23 • 23 min
Regular Pap tests will soon be a thing of the past in Canada, as they get replaced by more effective HPV tests to screen for cervical cancer. And soon, there will also be the option in some provinces to do your own free HPV test at home. Obstetrician gynecologist Dr. Kim Alexander explains why the switch is happening and how the at-home test will work. For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

08/14/20 • 26 min

04/14/21 • 20 min

04/13/20 • 19 min

02/01/23 • 23 min

03/24/20 • 16 min

04/29/20 • 22 min

05/02/24 • 21 min
Canadians on average consume nearly half of their calories from ultra-processed foods. These are foods with added textures, colours and flavours that often contain high levels of salt, sugar and fat. Université de Montréal associate professor Jean-Claude Moubarac explains how ultra-processed foods can affect our physical and mental health, and how we can better tailor our diets.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Dose have?
The Dose currently has 232 episodes available.
What topics does The Dose cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Dose?
The episode title 'Should I worry if my BMI is too high?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Dose?
The average episode length on The Dose is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Dose released?
Episodes of The Dose are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Dose?
The first episode of The Dose was released on Feb 7, 2020.
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