Health Matters: June 6 – 10

June 6 – Therapists now using boxing to treat Parkinson’s
A lot of people still talking about the death of Mohammad Ali, who lost his long battle with Parkinson’s disease last Friday, at the age of seventy-four. Ironically, the sport he dominated, and which contributed to his decline, is now used by physiotherapists to treat Parkinson’s. Aaron McArthur explains.

1:41 Dangerous drug arrives in Metro Vancouver

June 7 – Dangerous drug arrives in Metro Vancouver
Police are warning tonight that a frightening drug said to be 100 times more potent than fentanyl has arrived in Metro Vancouver. Rumina Daya has more on W18.

2:06 Surprising link between stroke and dementia

June 8 -Surprising link between stroke and dementia
New research from the Heart and Stroke Foundation reveals a surprising link between stroke and dementia. Aaron McArthur looks at what you can do to help avoid a stroke.

2:20 B.C. mother adds voice to growing cry for action in overdose crisis

June 9 -B.C. mother adds voice to growing cry for action in overdose crisis
The BC Coroner’s Service says drug overdose deaths are up 75 per cent in the first five months of this year compared to 2015. More than 300 people have died and more than half of those involved fentanyl. Rumina Daya has more.

2:06 One team, 24 hours and 3 heart transplants at St. Paul’s Hospital

June 10 –One team, 24 hours and 3 heart transplants at St. Paul’s Hospital
St. Paul’s Hospital transplant team has done something amazing: three heart transplants within 24 hours. Aaron McArthur tells us how they did it.