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How to Eat Well in a World You Weren’t Built For: The Myth of the Optimal Diet with Professor Daniel Lieberman #695

Why is it so hard to decide what to eat? Perhaps because while our ancestors ate whatever they could hunt or gather, we’re faced with tens of thousands of choices in the supermarket. This week’s guest says understanding that mismatch – and treating yourself with kindness – is the ... Show More

1h 42m

Nov 6

BITESIZE | How To Change The Way You Breathe For Less Stress, More Energy & Better Sleep | James Nestor #694

Breathing is something we all do automatically, so it's easy to assume we're doing it well. But what if one of the simplest ways to improve your sleep, energy levels and stress wasn't a gadget, a retreat, or a prescription. Today’s Bitesize is from episode 644 of the podcast with ... Show More

21m 33s

Nov 4

What Children in War Zones Can Teach Us About Hope, Healing and Human Kindness with Dr Alexandra Chen #693

A note from Dr Chatterjee: this episode includes descriptions of the humanitarian impact of war, including death, serious injury, violence and suicidal thoughts. You may find them distressing so please listen with care. How do you help a child heal while they’re living in a war z ... Show More

1h 38m

Jun 2024

Movement for mental health with Professor Brendon Stubbs. EP#553

Mental Health problems are common and there is good evidence for physical activity as an important role to help prevent and treat mental health conditions. The BJSM has collaborated with the PACC programme to help develop this podcast and has invited Professor Brendon Stubbs, a g ... Show More

28m 43s

Oct 2018

How Exercise Impacts on The Brain & Our Mental Health

We chat to doctor and researcher at King's College London, Dr Brendan Stubbs, about the impact exercise has on mental wellbeing, how important the 10,000 daily steps are and what else we can do with our bodies to help our minds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info ... Show More

37m 1s

Jun 2024

Why is exercise good for your mental health?

This week, Health Check takes a deep dive into the evidence on the relationship between exercise and mental health. Not just whether getting moving can make a difference, but why. Claudia Hammond laces up her running shoes and goes for a jog at the seaside with a group of people ... Show More

26m 31s

Jun 2021

Mind Matters with George EP. 42

Does exercising helps improve your mental health?

7m 26s

Jan 2011

Physical activity and mental health: What’s the evidence?

In this audio Professor Adrian Taylor and Dr Gaynor Parfitt discuss the evidence available to suggest that physical activity can have a beneficial effect on mental health.

5m 28s

Jan 2023

Move the Body, Heal the Mind

When we think about the benefits of exercise, we tend to think of what it does for our body, making us leaner, stronger, and healthier. But my guest is out to emphasize the powerful effect physical activity has on our brains too, and just how much our bodies and minds are connect ... Show More

47m 50s

May 2024

Why is exercise good for your mental health?

As part of the BBC’s mental well-being season, All in the Mind takes a deep dive into the evidence on the relationship between exercise and mental health. Not just whether getting moving can make a difference, but why. Claudia Hammond laces up her running shoes and goes for a jog ... Show More

28m 4s

Feb 2025

Exercise as Medicine (Part 1)

Did you know that exercise can sometimes be as effective as certain drugs? This episode features audio from: How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day? Exercise is Medicine Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

11m 46s

May 2022

Two Studies on the Potential Power of "Exercise Priming"

On this episode of the Fitness Disrupted podcast, Tom gives you something you can try right away as he uses a couple of recent studies to tell you how exercise positively effects your state of mind, and your ability to handle tough tasks and situations. See omnystudio.com/listene ... Show More

26m 46s

Jan 2025

Exercise Isn't Just for Your Body—Discover Its Mental Health Benefits!

In this episode, Ayesha Aslam sits down with Jerome Kumedzina, the Chief Instructor of Karate Meets Lifestyle, to explore the powerful connection between fitness and mental health. Discover how physical activity can impact emotional well-being, build resilience, and inspire motiv ... Show More

58m 31s

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