Do our blood vessels hold the secret to long life?
60,000 miles long. That’s the length of the tube system inside us that transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the cells in our body.
If these tubes fail, the result can be fatal. In some cases, it’s a heart attack. In others, it’s a stroke, where the blood supply to the brain is disrupted, and brain cel ... Show More
Sep 15
Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim Spector
We’ve all heard the saying: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while it may sound like a cliché, there’s some truth to it. Because for many of us, breakfast is the one meal we keep the same - day after day, morning after morning. This consistency means our break ... Show More
14m 22s
Sep 10
The science behind food that isn’t food, why you love it and why you should not fear it all | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
Are some of your "healthy" foods actually high-risk ultra-processed foods? For decades, nutrition advice seemed relatively straightforward. Eat less sugar. Less salt. Less saturated fat. Then it all fell apart. In today’s episode, we examine the research that has forced us to ret ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 8
Most replayed moment: The hormone that controls your weight | Dr Andrew Jenkinson
Floating through all of our bodies is a complex network of hormones. You can think of it as an internal postal service, delivering vital messages and instructions to different organs and systems. But what happens if these messages get intercepted, mixed up, or worse, not delivere ... Show More
12m 26s
Mar 2023
The Caring For Your Heart Episode
1 person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Willie Lawrence, Cardiologist and Medical Director of Health Equity, joins the podcast to discuss heart disease, health disparities that exist in heart care and how certain risk factors can be addressed. ... Show More
24m 27s
Aug 2022
The Cardiovascular System
What is the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system? This episode explore the internal and external anatomy of the heart, blood flood through the heart and vessels, the conduction system of the heart and how ECGs (EKGs) can measure this, blood flow, cardiac output, an ... Show More
1h 32m
Jul 2025
How to Prevent Heart Disease with Mitochondria, Muscle, and the Endothelial Glycocalyx | Dr. Michael Twyman
Did you know every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a heart attack—and 1 in 5 never even see it coming? This week, I am joined by preventive cardiologist Dr. Michael Twyman as we discuss cutting-edge diagnostics, the endothelial glycocalyx, nitric oxide biology, and why muscle ... Show More
1h 43m
<p>Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality, but what many people may not realize is that you have the power to improve your heart health—no matter your age.</p> <p> </p> <p>The good news is, it's never too late to start!</p> <p> </p> <p>With the right approach, y ... Show More
