Podcast Episodes

Most replayed moment: How to Balance Sunlight and Suncream | Professor John McGrath

Today we’re talking about skin and sunlight.

Skin and sunlight have a complicated relationship. Sunlight helps our bodies produce vitamin D, which is…

1 month ago

How to unlock the secret power of mushrooms to heal your gut, cut cholesterol and protect your brain | Prof Robin May

Could mushrooms hold the secret to better gut health, lower cholesterol, and can they protect your brain?

Today, Professor Robin May, a leading micro…

1 month, 1 week ago

Most replayed moment: The Impact of Ultra-Processed Food on Young People | Dr Andy Chan

Today we’re exploring the impact of ultra-processed foods on young people.

One of the big reasons ultra-processed foods have become so widespread is …

1 month, 1 week ago

Why you can't stop eating: The science of cravings, food addiction and 5 ways to regain control | Michael Pollan & Prof Tim Spector

If you feel like you can’t stop eating, constantly crave junk food, or struggle with overeating, this episode will change how you see food. 

Michael …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Most replayed moment: Which Wellness Trends Are Worth Your Time? | Liz Earle & Dr Federica Amati

Today we’re talking about wellness trends.

Social media has supercharged the wellness world, with new trends popping up and spreading faster than eve…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

10 million deaths predicted but science is fighting back! The secret gut viruses that attack cancer, fight infection and slow aging | Prof Martha Clokie & Prof Tim Spector

10 million deaths a year. 

That is how many people are predicted to die from antibiotic-resistant infections if we do not find new treatments.

In tod…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Most replayed moment: Ice Baths: Science or Fad? | Susanna Søberg & Prof Tim Spector

Today, we’re diving into one of the most requested topics we’ve ever had: cold water therapy.

Cold showers, ice baths and wild winter swimming have e…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is your gut making hay fever, seasonal allergies, eczema and food intolerances worse? Here are 5 ways to fight back | Prof. Adam Fox

Allergies have tripled - with hay fever, seasonal allergies, eczema and food intolerances now affecting millions of people. But why are allergy sympt…

2 months ago

Most replayed moment: Is Our Food System Making Us Sick? | Prof Brian Elbel & Prof Tim Spector

Today, we’re zooming out to look at the bigger picture.

On this podcast, we often talk about things that you can do to improve your diet. However, yo…

2 months ago

How 'boosting' your immune system increases inflammation and 4 ways to support balance instead | Dr Giulia Enders

What if boosting your immune system is the wrong goal? 

Today, Dr Giulia Enders explains how boosting immunity may increase inflammation and why your…

2 months, 1 week ago