We all know about the physical consequences of having an unbalanced diet, and one that includes a lot of junk food in particular. In the short term eating lots of it can lead a person to put on weight and see their blood pressure increase, while it can also potentially lead to long-term conditions like diabetes or heart disease.
But studies are increasingly ... Show More
Today
Why do we hook up with our exes so often?
You thought they were the one. You could already see yourselves growing old together… and then it just fell apart. A few arguments, one or two mistakes, and that was that.
Except that between love, resentment, nostalgia and shared memories, sometimes the urge to ‘go back for se ... Show More
5m 22s
Today
Why does smiling increase life expectancy?
An often cited estimate suggests that children smile an average of 400 times per day, while when we reach adulthood that figure drops to just 50 times, even for the happiest of us. For most adults, it’s more like 20 times.
Now of course most of the time we smile involuntarily in ... Show More
4m 37s
Aug 26
Food Trauma & Diet Myths: Healing Your Relationship with Food + The Truth About Diet Soft Drinks & Creatine
<p>How would you describe your relationship with food? For many women, it’s complicated — shaped by childhood diets, family comments, or decades of restriction that leave deep imprints on how we eat today.</p> <p>In this week’s Nutrition Couch, Susie and Leanne ... Show More
35m 16s
Nov 2024
Eat This for a Healthier, Happier Brain
Today, we’re talking about food and your brain. Sure, we’ve all heard how food affects your weight, your energy, and your gut, but what about your brain? It turns out, the connection between what we eat and how our brain functions is pretty incredible—and maybe even life-changing ... Show More
39m 1s
Nov 2024
2767: My Take on the New Ultra Processed Foods Study by Danielle Omar of Food Confidence on Healthy Living Habits
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2767:
Danielle Omar's insights on ultra-processed foods emphasize their detrimental effects on health, drawing on a compreh ... Show More
11m 13s
Feb 2025
How To Protect & Enhance Your Brain Health: The Simple Daily Habits That Can Transform Your Mental Performance with Louisa Nicola #522
Do you think that it’s inevitable that the function of your brain will decline as you get older? Or, do you believe that there are simple things you can do each day to preserve, protect and enhance it?
Today’s guest is neurophysiologist and brain health researcher, Louisa Nicol ... Show More
2h 10m
May 2025
Stress Eating Isn’t About Willpower—It’s Biology, and You Can Outsmart It
<p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>In this eye-opening episode, Rick breaks down the truth behind stress eating and why it’s not a failure of discipline—it’s a function of biology. </p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how cortisol, habit loops, and en ... Show More
24m 1s
Apr 2025
Ultra-Processed People: How Big Food Is Rewiring Our Brains | Chris Van Tulleken
Ultra-processed food is the new cigarette—and it's fueling a global health crisis hiding in plain sight. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Chris van Tulleken—infectious disease physician, BBC broadcaster, and author of Ultra-Processed People—to expose the truth behind ultra-p ... Show More
1h 22m
Mar 2025
Sugar, Bread, The Immune System Breakthrough & When to Exercise
Is spinach really bad for you? We break down the latest controversy around oxalates, calcium and whether leafy greens are as harmful as some claim.
A media doctor says two tablespoons of sugar are healthier than two slices of wholewheat bread—but is this just another viral nutrit ... Show More
1h 9m