For many of us, it's a ritual to help us wind down after a long day, an excuse to catch up with friends, or a lubricant to an awkward social situation. Alcohol can be delicious, but our relationship with it is often complicated.
Good times with friends aren’t without sacrifice, and many of us feel the morning after impact of a few too many drinks. For an un ... Show More
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Most replayed moment: Why fermented foods are the future of gut health | Professor Tim Spector
Fermented foods have evolved from a niche health trend into a supermarket staple. Kefir, kimchi, kombucha. Our shelves are now filled with products rich in beneficial bacteria. But with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Today, Professor T ... Show More
15m 9s
Oct 15
The 9 best foods to beat the winter blues, end brain fog and stop anxiety | Prof Tim Spector
Can what you eat protect your memory, ease brain fog, and lift your mood? For a long time, we thought the brain was separate from the rest of the body. It's easy to assume that mood, energy, and memory have little to do with what's on your plate. But in today's episode, one of th ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 13
Most replayed moment: Sleep myths that are ruining your rest | Dr Sophie Bostock
Sleep. It’s a bizarre process when you think about it. We lie down, close our eyes, and before we know it, we’re waking up the next morning with a head full of hazy dreams. Because of its mysterious nature, sleep has long been surrounded by all kinds of strange ideas and theories ... Show More
15m 13s
Aug 2022
What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time. I also describe genetic differences that predispose certain individuals to alcoholism, binge and habit-drinking. I explain alcoho ... Show More
1h 56m
Feb 2025
Could Your Life Be Better Without Alcohol?
<p>Alcohol is deeply ingrained in many cultures, often seen as a way to celebrate, socialise, or unwind. But what happens when we take a step back and question our relationship with it?</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian explore the challenges and benefits of going alcoho ... Show More
13m 55s
Nov 2021
Ep 85 Alcohol: Beer for Thought
To say that alcohol is a part of human culture is a bit of an understatement. The relationship our species has with alcohol can be traced so far back that we see evidence of it in our DNA, in the way that humans, somewhat unique among mammals, gained the ability to more efficient ... Show More
1h 49m
Apr 2024
Is Any Amount of Alcohol Okay for Your Health?
Research is growing every day about the health risks of drinking. From heart health to cancer to damaging the immune system and sleep quality, even small amounts of drinking may be harmful. Medical toxicologist, Ryan Marino, MD, explains alcohol’s impact and whether any level of ... Show More
26m 6s
Dec 2020
Drinking Alcohol: how bad is it?
<p>Vodka, Beer or Cider? Is one worse than others? With the holidays coming, being stuck at home and drinking can become a vice. So, according to physiology, how bad is it? Today we talk about why you get drunk, if small amounts can be healthy and why alcohol can feel “fun”. </p> ... Show More
54m 15s
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