Sleep Optimization: Enhance Your Body & Mind Plus Live Longer
Release Date: 07/03/2025
The Keto Diet Explained: How To Lose Weight & Get Healthy: Weight Loss Diets Mini-Series - Part 3
Quest For Longevity
Keto Diet Explained: How It Works, What to Eat & Is It Right for You? The keto diet has become an increasingly popular way to lose weight. In this bite-sized episode I explore how the keto diet works, what foods you can and can't eat, and whether this popular low-carb, high-fat diet is right for your weight loss goals. In this episode, we break down: What the keto diet is and how ketosis works Foods to avoid on keto (sugars, grains, most fruits, starchy vegetables) What you can eat on the ketogenic diet (meat, fish, eggs, low-carb vegetables, healthy fats) Keto diet pros and cons for...
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The Mediterranean Diet Explained: How To Lose Weight & Get Healthy: Weight Loss Diets Mini-Series - Part 2
Quest For Longevity
The Mediterranean Diet Explained The Mediterranean diet is widely recognised as one of the healthiest ways to eat and it is followed by some of the healthiest and longest-lived people in the world. Following the Mediterranean diet could provide some incredible health benefits for you too, while also helping you lose weight in a controlled and sustainable way. I explore how the Mediterranean diet could help you lose weight and why it is renowned for its health benefits. I also offer some practical guidance for anyone wanting to try the Mediterranean diet. Part 2 of my diet mini series,...
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The 5:2 Diet Explained - How To Lose Weight & Get Healthy: Weight Loss Diets Mini-Series - Part 1
Quest For Longevity
Learn about the 5:2 diet in this bite-sized guide. If you want to lose weight and improve your heath this popular intermittent fasting approach might be what you are looking for. I touch on the science behind intermittent calorie restriction, practical tips for following the diet, potential health benefits, including improved blood sugar control and heart health, and who should avoid this eating plan. Perfect for anyone wondering if the 5:2 diet is right for their weight loss journey. This episode is part of my weight loss diet mini series, exploring different approaches to healthy eating...
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US Dietary Guidelines VS UK Dietary Guidelines
Quest For Longevity
The US has just released new dietary guidelines, and there have been some welcome updates since the last edition. More emphasis on protein, a friendlier stance on full-fat dairy, and explicit warnings about ultraprocessed foods reflect advances in research and our understanding of nutrition. But how does this compare with the somewhat outdated UK government dietary guidelines, issued way back in 2016? In this episode, we compare the new US guidelines with the UK's Eatwell Guide. We look at where they agree, where they differ, and what these differences actually mean for how you eat. From...
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5 Very Simple Steps to Better Health in 2026
Quest For Longevity
Show Description The start of a new year often comes with big health goals, bold promises, and plenty of noise. In this episode of Quest for Longevity, Tim cuts through the hype and shares five simple, evidence-based ways to improve your health in 2026. You’ll learn practical strategies to support weight loss, fitness, energy, and healthy aging — including how to move more and build strength, eat more protein and fibre for better metabolic and gut health, improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and create habits that actually stick. Rather than extreme diets, supplements, or quick fixes,...
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Gut Health Explained & How to Fix Your Gut in 2026
Quest For Longevity
Show Description There is an increasing amount of buzz around gut health right now, so I decided to dive in and find out why. In this episode, I explore what the gut is, what gut health means and why it matters far more than you might think. And most importantly, what we can do, starting today, to improve our gut health through simple dietary and lifestyle changes. Quality Health Supplements If you’re looking for quality health supplements I can highly recommend . They produce great value, quality products and I’ve been very pleased with the results. (I may be affiliated with brands...
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Collagen: What Does It Do & Are Supplements Worth The Money?
Quest For Longevity
Do collagen supplements live up to the hype? This evidence-based episode cuts through the marketing claims to reveal what science really says about collagen supplements. We explore what collagen is, how it works in your body, and examine the latest clinical trials and meta-analyses on skin health, joint pain, bone density, and muscle function. Perfect for anyone considering collagen or wanting to understand the science behind this billion-dollar industry. Quality Health Supplements I use supplements. They produce great value, quality products and I’ve been very pleased with the...
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Autophagy: Your Disease Fighting, Life-Extending Super Power
Quest For Longevity
Autophagy is the body’s natural recycling system that cleans out damaged cells and renews them from within. We’ll look at how this built-in process helps slow aging, boosts energy, and protects against disease, and how simple habits like fasting, exercise, and quality sleep can help switch it on. No extreme diets or complicated science — just practical ways to support your body’s own repair system and live a longer, healthier life. Connect With Me Facebook: Instagram: Research Sources A Comprehensive Review of Autophagy and Its Various Roles in Health and Disease — ...
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Health & Longevity Insight: Metabolic Disease & Dementia, Eat 5-A-Day For Better Sleep, AI Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Quest For Longevity
Join me as I unpack the latest science and developments shaping the future of health and longevity. This week on the Quest Health & Longevity Insight: Discover how getting your 5-a-day could improve your sleep, how the power of AI is poised to revolutionise prostate cancer diagnoses, and why managing metabolic health in mid-life could protect your brain from dementia in your later years. Connect With Me Facebook: Instagram: Research Sources
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Rosehip Supplements: What Are They & What Are The Health Benefits?
Quest For Longevity
In this episode, I dive into the research on rosehips. This ancient remedy has shown impressive results in osteoarthritis trials, and even emerging studies on metabolism nerve damage. Are the claims about it’s benefits overhyped or is this humble supplement worth adding to your stack? Connect With Me Facebook: Instagram: Research Sources
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In this episode, I explore one of the 3 pillars of longevity — Sleep. I investigate the relationship between quality, restful sleep and living a longer life, free of disease.
You'll discover why recent research, tracking over 172,000 people, found that those who followed just five simple sleep habits lived significantly longer. Why sleep regularity might be even more important than sleep duration and how your brain washes itself clean of Alzheimer's-causing proteins while you sleep.
I break down the different stages of sleep and gain a deeper understanding of why each one is so important for cellular repair, immune function, and brain health.
I also walk you through how to design the perfect bedtime routine and the things you should and shouldn’t do to upgrade your sleep for better health and a longer life.
Research Sources
Recommended Amount of Sleep for a Healthy Adult: A Joint Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4434546/
Seven hours of sleep is optimal in middle and old age, say researchers
Sleeping hours: what is the ideal number and how does age impact this
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6267703/
Sleep regularity is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration: A prospective cohort study
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10782501/
Getting Good Sleep Could Add Years to Your Life
Human longevity is associated with regular sleep patterns, maintenance of slow wave sleep, and favorable lipid profile
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25009494/
Shine light on sleep: Morning bright light improves nocturnal sleep and next morning alertness among college students
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36058557/
Systematic review of light exposure impact on human circadian rhythm
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07420528.2018.1527773#abstract
Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379
How to fall asleep faster and sleep better
The Connection Between Diet, Exercise, and Sleep
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/diet-exercise-sleep
Effectiveness of Magnesium Supplementation on Sleep Quality and Mood for Adults with Poor Sleep Quality: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Crossover Pilot Trial
Study: Magnesium-L-Threonate Improves Objective, Subjective Sleep Quality
https://www.ajmc.com/view/study-magnesium-l-threonate-improves-objective-subjective-sleep-quality
Magnesium Supplementation Increases Sleep Quality and Sleep Duration and Reduces Stress in a Healthy Adult Population: A Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Study
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=134449
The effectiveness of melatonin for promoting healthy sleep: a rapid evidence assessment of the literature