In this episode, editors and co-hosts Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut discuss some of the most significant studies of 2024 related to improving brain, heart, and metabolic health, focusing on sleep, diet, and exercise habits. They list the biggest takeaways from these findings and share three actionable resolutions that can help people improve their hea ... Show More
Jan 2026
Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?
This episode of In Conversation explores the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health, focusing on insomnia and sleep deprivation. Editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut discuss with Dr. Lauren Waterman, a consultant NHS psychiatrist, the physiological and ... Show More
34m 56s
Oct 2025
Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far
In this episode, Medical News Today editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut join brain health researcher Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, to discuss how artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, aspartame, and erythritol affect the body — and in particular, the brain. The discussion ... Show More
32m 15s
Jan 2025
New Years Resolutions, The Myth of Calorie Counting, and Phone Addiction
New year, new wellness goals! We’re diving into resolutions, the viral “Morning Shed” trend, and tackling phone addiction’s impact on mental health. Plus, expert Giles Yeo on calorie counting, and headlines you need: vegans’ gut health wins and loneliness as a rising health risk. ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 2024
The 2 Minute Medicine® Podcast- Episode 42
<p>In this episode, we begin by discussing our article of the week which comes from Annals of Internal Medicine and is entitled “Trends in U.S. Medical Cannabis Registrations, Authorizing Clinicians, and Reasons for Use From 2020 to 2022." Next, we cover the experiences of N ... Show More
11m 57s
Dec 2024
Kickstart Your Health in 2025: Healthy Habits, Motivation, and Smart Nutrition Strategies
<p>Happy New Year from <em>The Nutrition Couch</em>! As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to hit reset and plan for a healthier, happier you. In this episode, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell guide you through:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Building Core Healthy Habit ... Show More
37m 36s
Jan 2024
9 Simple, Low Effort Nutrition Changes That Will Transform Your Health in 2024
<p>Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast!</p> <p>I want to help you get your year started off right, so today we will be discussing 9 simple nutrition habits you can make in 2024 that can transform your health. </p> <p>These aren't New Year's resolutions, but r ... Show More
27m 11s
Jan 2025
Setting Your Intentions for 2025
<p>As we step into the new year, many of us set intentions to create positive change, whether it’s improving our health, shifting our mindset, or building better habits. In this episode, Jake and Damian explore the importance of aligning your habits with your goals, and how devel ... Show More
24m 50s