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Podcast: Health for the unhealthy

157. The misunderstood psychiatry

Is a psychiatric diagnosis just an umbrella term for a range of symptoms rather than an actual illness? We explore this and much more with psychiatrist Johan Bengtsson. 

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156. Doctor's health advice

Jesper Salén, a doctor and general practitioner, gives his view on why so many people turn to health services with problems that shouldn't really be dealt with by a doctor. But there is one group that should actually seek more care according to Salén - menstruating women. 

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155. The controversial fatigue syndrome

Why is fatigue syndrome only found in Sweden? And is it really a blanket diagnosis that lumps together several conditions? Taking it seriously is not the same as treating it medically, says Arwa Josefsson, a doctor and specialist in general medicine and...

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154. Jakob Forssmed on loneliness

Can a more liberal alcohol policy solve loneliness, or is it the responsibility of civil society? Together with Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD), we explore why loneliness is a political issue and what measures can help. 

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152. The optimal diet

In this week's episode, we answer listener questions about how to eat and the much-hyped long-life drug metformin. 

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