105. What is a modern bourgeois drug policy?

Christian Karlsson, chair of the Social Affairs Committee, joins the podcast to explain his views on Swedish drug policy. Why do we have such harsh penalties for cannabis use when other countries decriminalize it? Are politicians proud of the snus that has made Swedes smoke-free? And what will happen to farm sales?

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Podcast: Health for the unhealthy

142. How Norway is succeeding in primary care

We are evaluating Kerstin Brismar's lifestyle advice on breakfast eating and stair climbing. We also looked at how to achieve more continuity in primary care. We look at why Norway has done better than Sweden, despite fewer doctors per capita.

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141. fasting away the Christmas weight

Kerstin Brismar, professor at KI, comes to the defense of breakfast. Dinner, on the other hand, is a pain in the ass, so Brismar recommends not eating after 7pm. We go through the various health benefits of fasting and find out how best to proceed.

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140. Alcohol, obesity and electric scooters

We look at reactions to Fredrik Nyström's advice on alcohol and health, ask whether society should pay for others to keep their weight down, and note once again that the far right really hates bikes.

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139. Obesity is in the brain

Why do some people struggle with weight all their lives, while others find it easier to maintain their waistline? Ylva Trolle Lagerros, Professor of Cardiovascular Prevention at KI, explains the causes of obesity.

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138. Questionable government advice

Exercise, snuff and exercise in moderation - that's what Fredrik Nyström, consultant and professor of internal medicine at Linköping University, recommends. In this week's episode, we discuss health advice from the authorities and whether it actually does any good.

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137 Why does the far right hate bikes?

PM Nilsson, super cyclist and CEO of Timbro, is concerned that fewer children are learning to ride a bike. We look at why the right hates cyclists and PM Nilsson explains why the bicycle is in fact a bourgeois means of transportation. 

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