Popular health pundit to be probed

One of Australia’s most high-profile media commentators during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Norman Swan, is coming to Bendigo to promote his new book, So You Think You Know What’s Good for You?

Dr Swan said his purpose in writing the book was to provide clear information on health issues, from vaccinations to stress, to nutrition and ageing, so people can make “sensible decisions” for themselves.

“No-one’s got time to waste on stuff that doesn’t matter, is wrong or isn’t focused on your needs,” he said.

“Our minds have been filled with things to worry about from insomnia, to screen addiction, to guilt about not eating a paleo diet… to what really can make us live longer better?

“My aim is to get you to worry less and give you the information that’ll allow you to make [decisions], whether you’re 25 or 75.”

City of Greater Bendigo acting manager of Bendigo Venues and Events Jacoba Kelly said Dr Swan’s popularity and profile means people should book soon for the event to ensure they don’t “miss out.”

“There’s such a huge interest, not just in responses to the pandemic, but also about our health and wellbeing and Dr Norman Swan is so well respected,” Ms Kelly said.

“We are delighted that Dr Swan is coming to Bendigo to talk to Robyn Lindsay [executive director clinical operations at Bendigo Health] and I have no doubt our audience will be enthralled.”

Join Norman Swan in Conversation on Thursday, 8 July from 7pm at The Capital Theatre, View Street.

Tickets are available on the Bendigo Region website via bit.ly/3dn83DI.