Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 19 and 20 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss the treatment of glaucoma with Dr. David Yan, the dangers of perfectionism with Tracey Soghrati, the relevance of sexual frequency with Carlyle Jansen, and the micro-activities that promote longevity with Jane Wang

We specifically discuss:

Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

  • What is glaucoma?
  • Glaucoma is asymptomatic until later on in the disease
  • Loss of peripheral vision is hard to notice
  • Covid-19 has caused people to put off their eye tests
  • 45% of Canadians living with glaucoma were unaware of the disease before diagnosis
  • Can you test for glaucoma yourself?
  • Is there a cost to testing for glaucoma?
  • 69% of glaucoma patients don’t know what type of glaucoma they have
  • The types of glaucoma
  • Primary open angle glaucoma is the most common form
  • Is glaucoma hereditary?
  • Are there lifestyle issues associated with glaucoma?
  • Information about glaucoma
  • Treatment options: medication drops, laser therapy, surgery
  • Early diagnosis is crucial

 

The Dangers of Perfectionism

  • What is perfectionism?
  • The problem with perfectionism
  • Behaviours of people who are perfectionists
  • Procrastination
  • Striving for excellence
  • Not enjoying success
  • “How do I respond to mistakes”?
  • Reasonable standards in the circumstances
  • What does savouring look like?

 

Is Your Sexual Frequency Relevant?

  • Should we talk about sexual frequency?
  • What does that data about sexual frequency actually mean?
  • Context
  • Why do people want to know about sexual frequency?
  • The real question people are asking: “Am I normal?”
  • A barometer for the relationship
  • Quality vs. quantity
  • Is frequency really a helpful inquiry?
  • Satisfaction is the ultimate issue
  • Take “normal” or “average” out of the equation

 

The Micro-Activities That Promote Longevity

  • What is a mortality/longevity expert?
  • Quality and quantity of life
  • Can you predict a person’s lifespan?
  • What is relevant: the 5 pillars of health
  • Social connectedness and financial wellness
  • What are micro-activities?
  • Examples of micro-activities?
  • Incentivizing beneficial behaviour

To learn more about Dr. David Yan go here

To learn more about Tracey Soghrati go here.

To read articles by Carlyle Jansen in The Tonic Magazine go here

To learn more about Jane Wang’s work go here.