Humans have been in love with chocolate for thousands of years. But not all chocolate is created equal, both in terms of health and taste. In this episode, chocolate expert Spencer Hyman and Professor Sarah Berry will take us on a trip into cacao. They’ll teach us what distinguishes good chocolate from bad chocolate and how we can beat our impulse to binge. ... Show More
Feb 5
5 ways relationships change your gut health | Prof Tim Spector
Are modern habits around cleanliness, parenting, and social contact shaping your gut health more than you realise? In this episode, Professor Tim Spector explains how gut microbes are shared between people - through relationships, daily contact, and the environments we live in, a ... Show More
51m 58s
Jan 29
4 lifestyle changes that lower high blood pressure | Dr Sanjay Gupta
High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for deaths globally. But what if your blood pressure numbers were only part of that story? In this episode, we’re joined by leading cardiologist Dr Sanjay Gupta, who explains why blood pressure is not a disease, but often a scream ... Show More
55m 32s
Jul 2025
Self-Obsessed or Happy? Plus Chocolate & Heart Health
This week, we’re asking if all this self-monitoring, self-optimising and endless tracking is actually helping us — or just making us more stressed and less happy. With over half of UK adults now owning some kind of wearable, we dig into whether chasing perfect sleep scores and st ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2024
2717: Chocolate and Hungry Athletes: A Dangerous Duo? by Nancy Clark
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Episode 2717:
Nancy Clark explores the complex relationship between athletes and chocolate, offering insights on how to enjoy this ... Show More
11m 21s
Feb 2023
Spy Balloons, Cost of Cancer Care, Seaweed, Chocolate Mouthfeel. Feb 17, 2023, Part 2
<p>Eyes In The Sky: The Science Behind Modern Balloons</p>
<p>This month, the news cycle has been dominated by updates about suspicious objects being detected in the stratosphere. This bonanza started with a balloon from China, and escalated as four more objects—not all confirmed ... Show More
47m 17s
Mar 2025
Ultra-Processed Snacks, Sugar Cravings, The Gut-Brain Connection
Loneliness is now considered as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, with studies linking social isolation to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and even early death. We explore why strong relationships are one of the most powerful predictors of long-term health ... Show More
59m 1s
Jul 2025
Professor Sarah Berry on Nutrition during the Menopause
Professor Sarah Berry has been conducting research at Kings College London for the last 25 years, and leading studies into how dietary components influence cardiovascular disease risk. She is also Chief Scientist at nutrition science company ZOE, and in 2024, they released their ... Show More
40m 34s