Dannii Yuen-Lan Yeung and Da Jiang on a the benefits of a volunteering intervention for lonely older adults| Listen on Anghami

Jul 30

Metformin as an adjunctive therapy to an intensive lifestyle intervention in older adults with obesity with Dennis Villareal

Metformin has received a lot of attention in the field of ageing, though clinical trials remain scarce. Dennis Villareal (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, USA) discusses the DEMFOS trial assessingl assessing whether adding metformin to an intensive lifestyle interve ... Show More

13m 44s

Jun 2025

Ara Nazarian on musculoskeletal diseases in the USA

The burden of musculoskeletal diseases is increasing. Dr Ara Nazarian tells us more about the issues surrounding this and how care can be improved in the USA.Read the full paper:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(25)00026-1/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_ic ... Show More

7m 58s

Apr 2025

Andrew Kingston on socioeconomic inequalities and disability

Socioeconomic status impacts the onset and duration of severe disabilities, but what does this means for public health policy? Andrew Kingston (Newcastle University, UK) talks to Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Healthy Longevity Philippa Harris about his study on socioeconomic ineq ... Show More

35m 8s

Jun 2021

Connecting older people to cut loneliness. Are moods contagious? Can gratitude change young people's lives? Awards finalist

New research using weekly video or phone calls to help older people to identify which activities boost their moods does help to reduce loneliness and depression. Our studio guest Professor Daryl O'Connor from the University of Leeds is impressed by the pilot study which used a fo ... Show More

27m 52s

Mar 2021

Reducing Loneliness by Lending a Hand

There’s tons of evidence that loneliness can have negative impacts on our mental and even physical health. But when it comes to interventions that reduce loneliness, there is far less research. Today on the podcast, we check out what one neighborhood in Brooklyn is doing to bring ... Show More

17m 41s

May 2024

Volunteer

In this episode, Michael Mosley discovers that, as well as being a very rewarding thing to do, volunteering your time, labour or spare room can really benefit your health too. Michael speaks with Dr Edith Chen from Northwestern University in the US, who has been investigating the ... Show More

14m 31s

Feb 2022

You're Not Alone

Public health experts have been warning for years about a looming “loneliness epidemic” in the United States, with serious potential impacts on our mental and physical health. But what’s the cure? Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to loneliness expert Professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad about h ... Show More

22 m

Apr 2025

Recap: Is friendship the key to healthy aging? | Rose Anne Kenny

Last year, a study found that a third of Americans aged between 50 and 80 feel lonely. I’m sure most of us can relate to this feeling, and understand how a lack of social connection can take a serious toll on our mental health. But, is loneliness affecting more than just our mind ... Show More

16m 37s

Apr 2024

Loneliness

What can we learn about loneliness, and how to avoid it, from two countries in two different continents? As Sophia Smith Galer and Scaachi Koul continue their quest for true women’s wellbeing, this time they’re exploring social connections from a global perspective. They hear fro ... Show More

32m 12s

Nov 2025

Fighting the Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Intergenerational Friendships: Feed Drop

Today we’re featuring an episode from another show I think you’re really going to connect with: Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health. Can a meaningful friendship bridge a 51-year age gap and help combat social isolation? Meet Peter and Pooja; two unlikely companions whose int ... Show More

34m 34s

Jan 2023

Everyday Neuro 021: How Actions Speak Louder than Words - It's Time to Boost Your Wellbeing

In this episode I talk about Behavioural Activation Therapy and how actions can boost your mental health. I also discuss social prescribing and the approach that promotes activities alongside traditional healthcare. I am joined by guest Nicole R. Smith who provides wonderful insi ... Show More

22m 42s

Mar 2020

Help Others to Help Yourself

College student Liam Elkind studied happiness in the class taught by Dr Laurie Santos. When the Covid 19 crisis hit, he knew exactly what to do to fight the negative emotions this pandemic arouses in us all - he helped set up a volunteer group called Invisible Hands to support vu ... Show More

28m 56s

Aug 2024

Impact of Positive Leadership on Burnout and Engagement

Dr. Refky Nicola discusses the impact of a positive leadership program on burnout, intention to leave, and engagement with Dr. Amy Young. Positive Leadership within Breast Imaging:Impact on Burnout, Intent to Leave, and Engagement. Young et al. Radiology 2024; 311(2):e232329.

16m 52s

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