Podcast: Health for the unhealthy

Our appearance influences everything from our career to our health. This is according to economist Adrian Mehic, who has written a widely acclaimed study on how university students' grades are affected by their attractiveness.

Public service reporters take ecstasy on TV and the sewage is full of amphetamines. Journalist Johan Wicklén, who is currently working on a new documentary series about Swedes' drug habits, tells us more.

The costs of healthcare and sick leave are increasing every year, says Joakim Skarborg, CEO of Altea Capital. In this week's episode, he explains how preventive care can counteract this grim trend.

Gourmet Carl-Jan Granqvist shares his top tips for a pleasurable and healthy life. 

Poor sleep has been shown to lead to a range of health problems such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, says sleep researcher Christian Benedict. In this episode, he explains how it all fits together and gives his top sleep tips.

The pandemic made us worse at socializing, fears party planner Amanda Colldén. In this episode, she shares her best party tips, and explains why partying and socializing are especially important for us lonely Swedes.

Claude Kollin, CEO of Martina Children's Hospital, explains why parents seek privately funded care for their children. The article Claude refers to in the episode can be found here: https://www.svd.se/a/wgaymn/bumm-larmar-bup-kan-inte-hantera-adhd-varden-i-stockholm

Are men and women further apart than ever? We explore this and much more with author Lena Andersson. 

White snus is under threat on three fronts, says Sweden's Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa. He tells us what the government will do to stop tax increases and bans.

Journalist Erik Galli answers whether cosmetic surgery can improve well-being, and whether being able to move your forehead is really desirable.