Total Failure

A quotation commonly attributed to Albert Einstein defines insanity as repeating the same thing multiple times while expecting a different outcome. Milton Friedman observed that, every so often, we should examine the results of policies, regardless of the good...

Outcome vs Intention

There is a great quote by the late economist Milton Freriedman. In fact, quite a lot of good quotes from him. I think the man was a um, a genius. But that's beside the point. One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than...

Money Talks

A wise senior colleague told me in the 1990s, when I was involved in some medical committees, “Never stand between your colleagues and a barrel of money.” Maybe that’s a little harsh. I think Paul Keating, when he was Prime Minister, made similar observations about...
Can We Overcome Alzheimer’s?

Can We Overcome Alzheimer’s?

A while ago we took the grandchildren ice-skating. It was wonderful seeing them have a go – the first time with skates on. The experience made me realize something quite important. I have skated since I was 8 years of age, having grown up in Canada. The last time I...

Marketing Sickness

Marketing Sickness

When markets reach “maturity” it is normal business practice to look for new markets. If you are selling consumer products there is no problem with this. But what if you are selling pharmaceuticals? Figures from the USA show that adults are now the biggest market for...

Today Show – Meth Addiction

Today Show – Meth Addiction

The problems with methamphetamines have been developing for over ten years. It is finally getting some attention. Although the silence of the public health lobby is deafening. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ICIElpVNt0[/youtube]

The Biggest Fitness Secret Revealed

The Biggest Fitness Secret Revealed

I hope you’re sitting down for this one because today I’m going to pull back the curtain and share with you something huge. In fact, I believe that this is the biggest secret to attaining that perfectly fit body that you’ve been after for so many years. If you’re like...

Today Show – Steroids

Today Show – Steroids

It shocks people to find out that steroids do less than they believe. And can have nasty side effects. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSJe9PcKJd4[/youtube]

Today Show – Men’s Health

Today Show – Men’s Health

Mens health can be improved with some very simple changes in lifestyle. This article was first published on www.drjoetoday.com

Reigning In The Nanny State

Reigning In The Nanny State

I have written often about the nanny state zealots who want to control all the actions of people rather than provide them with information and also allow them to make choices. Australia has the dubious distinction of being a world leader in nannying and nagging. But...