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Bill in the Billions for Missed Medical Appointments

Every year, approximately one million missed appointments are recorded in the Swedish healthcare system. In the Stockholm and Västra Götaland regions alone, the cost is estimated at two billion kronor. Karin Elinder, author of Timbro’s briefing paper *Vaskade vårdbesök*, is a guest on...

The Hidden Children

Journalist Michael Verdicchio joins the podcast to talk about his new book, *The Boy with the Teddy Bear: The Hidden Children—and the Struggle That Changed Sweden*. We discuss institutional care, forced sterilizations, and the people who fought for change.

Innovation That Transforms Healthcare

When Kry launched digital doctor’s visits, it changed the way patients access healthcare. But developing new solutions in a system with 21 regions, varying regulations, and reimbursement models isn’t always easy. This week’s episode features Ameli Norling, a doctor and...

How to Improve Healthcare Management

Jan Grönlund, Executive Director of the Forum for Health Policy and former Regional Director of Region Sörmland, joins the podcast to discuss the organization of healthcare, the shortcomings of today’s governance, and the potential of AI and digitalization to transform healthcare...

Childhood Obesity: Genetics, Environment, and Treatment

Childhood obesity is a growing problem, but what’s behind this trend, and which measures actually work? KI professor Claude Marcus joins the podcast to discuss the interplay between genetics and environment. Lifestyle changes have driven the increase, while genetics play a significant role...

230. Questions from the Audience

We answer listeners' questions about testosterone, the causes of low levels, and the potential consequences. We also discuss whether social media should be banned for children.

229. Stop Aging

Linus Petersson, author of the book *Medicines Against Aging*, discusses the research aimed at halting the body’s aging processes. He believes society should invest more resources in combating aging so that no one has to die of old age.

228. The Manager's Responsibilities

How important is a manager, really, to how we feel and perform at work? Together with Caroline Lornudd, a psychologist and researcher, we explore which qualities are important in a leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

227. Anorexia and the Road to Recovery

We’re talking about eating disorders, anorexia, and the journey through the healthcare system with Signe Bennich. In the book *Att försvinna sig*—*A Mother and Daughter’s Story of Anorexia*, which she co-wrote with her mother, psychologist Anna Bennich—they discuss the illness from two...

226. Stress, the Brain, and the Immune System

We’re talking about how stress affects the body in general—and the brain and immune system in particular—with Mats Lekander, a professor of health psychology at the Karolinska Institute.

Ephi Europe

EPHI was initially founded by former EU parliamentarian Christofer Fjellner (M) with the aim of working on sustainability and public health issues at the EU level.

We do this at EPHI, both from Stockholm and from our office in Brussels, where we have our representative, Adam Schlüssler.

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The Environment and Public Health Institute is a think tank that addresses the environmental and health threats of our time. We do so with the conviction that free enterprise, economic growth, new technologies and free choice are not threats to our environment and health, but rather a prerequisite for them.

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Every year, approximately one million missed appointments are recorded in the Swedish healthcare system. In the Stockholm and Västra Götaland regions alone, the cost is estimated at two billion kronor. Karin Elinder, author of Timbro’s briefing paper *Vaskade vårdbesök* (Missed Healthcare Appointments), is a guest on the podcast.—--A conversation about health without finger-wagging, featuring research, experiences, and questions that challenge conventional health advice. “Health for the Unhealthy” highlights perspectives on public health that rarely surface in the debate but are on many people’s minds. Experts come together to answer the questions they don’t usually get asked. “Health for the Unhealthy” is hosted by physician Vincent Amble-Naess and EPHI CEO Nicolina Söderqvist. ---The Environment and Public Health Institute (EPHI) is a nonpartisan think tank and forum that addresses the environmental and health challenges of our time. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ephi_stockholm/X: https://x.com/ephi_thinktankFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentAndPublicHealthInstitute?locale=sv_SEHemsida: https://ephi.se/
Every year, approximately one million missed appointments are recorded in the Swedish healthcare system. In the Stockholm and Västra Götaland regions alone, the cost is estimated at two billion kronor. Karin Elinder, author of Timbro’s briefing paper *Vaskade vårdbesök* (Missed Healthcare Appointments), is a guest on the podcast.—--A conversation about health without finger-wagging, featuring research, experiences, and questions that challenge conventional health advice. “Health for the Unhealthy” highlights perspectives on public health that rarely surface in the debate but are on many people’s minds. Experts come together to answer the questions they don’t usually get asked. “Health for the Unhealthy” is hosted by physician Vincent Amble-Naess and EPHI CEO Nicolina Söderqvist. ---The Environment and Public Health Institute (EPHI) is a nonpartisan think tank and forum that addresses the environmental and health challenges of our time. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ephi_stockholm/X: https://x.com/ephi_thinktankFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentAndPublicHealthInstitute?locale=sv_SEHemsida: https://ephi.se/
Journalist Michael Verdicchio joins the podcast to talk about his new book, *The Boy with the Teddy Bear: The Hidden Children—and the Struggle That Changed Sweden*. We discuss institutional care, forced sterilizations, and the people who fought for change.---“Health for the Unhealthy” highlights perspectives on public health that rarely come up in the debate, but that many people ponder. Can you eat a bag of chips a day without gaining weight? Is it better to be an active exerciser and overweight than to be sedentary and thin? Should I smoke e-cigarettes or use snus? Should I cut out meat and sugar—or neither? Experts come together to answer the questions they don’t usually get asked. And politicians try to figure out what they actually want to achieve—and how. “Health for the Unhealthy” is led by Dr. Vincent Amble-Naess and EPHI’s communications director, Nicolina Söderqvist. ---The Environment and Public Health Institute (EPHI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank and forum that addresses the environmental and health challenges of our time. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ephi_stockholm/X: https://x.com/ephi_thinktankFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentAndPublicHealthInstitute?locale=sv_SEHemsida: https://ephi.se/
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How could forced sterilizations have been so common in Sweden? In the latest episode of *Hälsa för ohälsosamma*, journalist Michael Verdicchio talks about the people who were affected and the stories behind his new book, *The Boy with the Teddy Bear*. 🎧 Watch and listen to the entire episode of “Hälsa för ohälsosamma.”.

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A left-wing-led municipality purchased private health insurance for its employees so they wouldn’t have to wait for care. Ameli Norling, Country Manager for Sweden at Kry, discusses one of the paradoxes of the Swedish healthcare system. 🎧 New episode of “Health for the Unhealthy.”.

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The Swedish healthcare system doesn’t just need more resources—it needs to get better at using the ones it already has.⁠Jan Grönlund joins the podcast to discuss the governance, organization, and future of healthcare.⁠🎧 Watch and listen to the full episode of “Health for the Unhealthy.”.

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How important is exercise really when it comes to weight?⁠We often overestimate its effect, says KI professor Claude Marcus. In this week’s episode, we discuss childhood obesity, the interplay between genetics and environment, and which measures actually help.⁠🎧 Watch and listen to the full episode of “Health for the Unhealthy.”.

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3: PM Nilsson - Duty to exercise?

This is a reading of an essay from EPHI. Although daily physical activity is probably one of the best things you can do to stay healthy, it is considered to be something that you have to do entirely at your own discretion. This applies to adults as well as children and...

1: Jojje Olsson - China and the climate after COP26

This is a reading of a briefing paper from EPHI. China's emissions are the single most important factor for the future of the climate. It currently emits more carbon dioxide than the EU and all other OECD countries combined. In contrast to other leading economies, they increased...

2: Lena Andersson - To eat or not to eat

This is a reading of an essay from EPHI. Eating has become so much more than a way to get nourishment. What you eat can be a stand for a better world for humans as well as animals, for domestically produced products or a national agriculture....

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A market economy and individual freedom are needed to overcome threats to our environment and health.

Humanity faces both serious and urgent environmental and health problems. We have neither the time nor the money to prioritize anything but the most effective actions. Today, however, environmental and health issues are too often characterized by symbolic politics and wishful thinking.

Ephi presents facts and analysis to contribute to an environmental and health debate based on reality - not on opinions and emotions.

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