S5 E2: Building a healthy brain and slowing cognitive decline, with Professor Tommy Wood
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In this episode, we're joined by Professor Tommy Wood to discuss some of the key pillars of brain health, and what you can do to optimise your brain health as you age, including: The power of lifelong learning How social and emotional relationships impact our brain health The link between heart disease, metabolic disease and a healthy brain The role of nutrition and supplements in brain health Exercising your way to a better brain Professor Tommy Wood BM BCh, PhD is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen...
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S5 E1: Menopause
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To kick off Season 5 and mark menopause awareness day, we speak with women's health specialist Dr Renée Hoenderkamp to discuss all things menopause, including: Menopause myth busting What menopause is, why it happens and when it happens What to expect during menopause and common symptoms What support is available to women during menopause, including HRT How menopause impacts your future risk of chronic diseases Tune in to find out more! Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test today using code THRIVAPOD
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S4 E8: Stress and your skin
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We speak to consultant dermatologist, Dr Anjali Mahto, about the links between stress and skin. From the role of your diet and supplements to skincare routines and conditions — tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test today using code SKINANDSTRESS
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S4 E7: Hormones and metabolism
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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Sue Kenneally to discuss hormones and metabolism. We're covering everything from the role of insulin and leptin to ghrelin. Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test with the code METABOLISM.
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S4 E6: Exercise and your cycle
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In today's episode, we're joined by expert Dr Renee McGregor. From the best type of exercise to do during your period to how changing hormone levels affect performance, learn how to harness the power of your menstrual cycle. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code EXERCISEONCYCLE.
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S4 E5: Do supplements actually work?
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In today's episode, we're joined by registered Dietitian Ro Huntriss to discuss everything you need to know about supplements. We're covering everything from vitamin IV drips and collagen supplements to if supplements can really mimic nutrients in food. Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code SUPPLEMENTS.
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S4 E4: Do your genes determine your weight?
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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Tommy Wood to dig into the research behind weight and genetics. Do our genes influence our metabolism or eating behaviour? Why do some people find it harder to lose weight? Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code WEIGHTGENETICS.
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S4 E3: Exercise as a "prescription"
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Physiotherapist and researcher Dr Brendon Stubbs joins us to discuss the fascinating topic of exercise as a prescription for your mental health. How powerful is exercise for your mental health? And how much do you need to do to reap the rewards? Tune in to find out more. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code EXERCISING.
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S4 E2: Heart rate variability (HRV)
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In today's episode, our host Tom Livesey is joined by Dr Mike T Nelson to discuss heart rate variability (HRV). From covering the basics to what it actually is to how it relates to performance, tune in to find out all you need to know. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code HEARTRATE.
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S4 E1: Salt and blood pressure
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In the first episode of season 4, we're joined by nutrition expert Alan Flanagan to dig into the evidence behind salt, blood pressure, and heart disease. Is a high salt diet as bad as they say? Are some people more sensitive to the effects of salt? Tune in to find out. Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code SALT.
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Get 10% off your first Thriva health blood test with the code HEARTRATE.