Episode Overview In this groundbreaking conversation, Professor Mike Lean, the only doctor in the UK on the GMC Specialist Register for Human Nutrition, reveals how type 2 diabetes can be reversed through targeted weight loss. With over 40 years of medical experience and as lead investigator of the landmark DiRECT trial, Prof. Lean explains why […]
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Episode Overview In this comprehensive discussion, Professor Colin Hill, a leading microbiologist from University College Cork, demystifies the science of probiotics and prebiotics and their crucial role in gut microbiome health. With 30 years of research experience, Professor Hill explains how these microscopic organisms function as a “virtual organ” in our bodies, influencing everything from
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Episode Overview In this comprehensive conversation, Professor Combet, a leading nutrition expert, explores the complex landscape of understanding nutrition science and the obesity epidemic. With extensive research experience in cardiometabolic health, Professor Combet delivers evidence-based nutrition insights into macronutrients, plant-based eating, ultra-processed foods, and the microbiome. This episode cuts through nutrition confusion using scientific evidence
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Episode Overview In this comprehensive discussion about dietary supplements, Professor Joann Manson from Harvard Medical School shares groundbreaking insights from leading the world’s largest supplements trials. As principal investigator of the landmark VITAL study and co-investigator of the COSMOS trial, Prof. Manson provides evidence-based guidance on when supplements are beneficial and when they’re not. This
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Episode Overview In this comprehensive conversation, Dr Allie Hare, one of the UK’s leading sleep specialists and current president of the British Sleep Society, explores the fascinating connections between our gut bacteria, lifestyle choices, and sleep quality. Dr Hare challenges conventional wisdom about sleep optimisation, revealing why trying too hard to perfect your sleep can
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Episode Overview In this insightful conversation, Dr Chloe Grimmett, a behavioural scientist at the University of Southampton, explores the complex world of behaviour change and sustainable lifestyle interventions. With expertise in health psychology and prehabilitation, Dr Grimmett reveals why willpower alone isn’t enough and shares evidence-based strategies for motivation, action, and long-term sustainability of healthy
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Episode Overview In this comprehensive conversation, Professor Colin Espie, Professor of Sleep Medicine at the University of Oxford, shares expert insights on how to sleep better naturally. With over four decades of clinical experience, Professor Espie explains the fascinating science behind sleep stages, debunks common myths, and provides evidence-based strategies for improving sleep quality. This
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Episode Overview In this comprehensive discussion, Professor Michelle Harvie, a leading researcher at the University of Manchester, shares her groundbreaking work on intermittent fasting and weight management. As the scientist whose research underpinned the popular 5:2 diet, Prof. Harvie provides evidence-based insights into how different forms of intermittent fasting affect our metabolism, who should consider
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Episode Overview In this fascinating conversation, Professor Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience at Oxford University, reveals the science behind our body clock and its profound impact on health. As the discoverer of the third light-sensing system in the eye, Prof. Foster shares groundbreaking sleep science insights into how light regulates our sleep-wake cycles and
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Episode Overview In this comprehensive conversation, Professor Mark Jones, a leading stress researcher from Manchester Metropolitan University, explores the intricate science of how to manage stress effectively in modern life. With extensive research experience in stress psychology and cardiovascular responses, Prof. Jones provides evidence-based insights into chronic stress, challenge versus threat responses, and practical strategies
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