Yesterday
How to feed the 50 gut bacteria that shrink body fat, calm inflammation and cut cholesterol | Prof Nicola Segata & Prof Sarah Berry
Is gut health just about taking a probiotic? Or could the bacteria in your gut be shaping your body fat, inflammation and cholesterol? In this episode, Professor Nicola Segata, a pioneer of new gut technology, and ZOE’s Chief Scientist Professor Sarah Berry, explain a major break ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 17
Most replayed moment: Carbs: the good, the bad, and the misunderstood | Tim Spector
Today we’re talking about carbohydrates. Pasta, potatoes, fruit and beans - carbs crop up everywhere. However, few topics in nutrition cause as much confusion. Are they essential fuel or the enemy of weight loss? Should we cut them down, or just choose our carbs more carefully? I ... Show More
16m 13s
Mar 12
Professor Tim Spector: I was wrong about Vitamin D & sunlight! The 7 health habits he's changed his mind about
What health habits actually protect your brain and long-term health? In this episode, Professor Tim Spector shares the seven health ideas he has changed his mind about after reviewing new research. From oral health and inflammation to vitamin D, sleep, and exercise, Tim explains ... Show More
53m 25s
Oct 2024
2735: Your Heart Rate Can Say A Lot About Your Fitness by Marc Bilodeau of FitTrend on Cardiovascular Health
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Episode 2735:
Marc Bilodeau explains how understanding and monitoring your heart rate can enhance your fitness journey. By tracking ... Show More
11m 14s
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
Apr 2025
GLP-1, Wearables & Longevity: What You Need to Know – AMA with Gil & Ashley
<p>Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver dive into the science behind GLP-1 agonists, a class of drugs originally developed for type 2 diabetes but now widely used for weight management and longevity. They explore how these medications work, their effects on appetite, metabolism, and ... Show More
49m 25s
Sep 2025
Sep 12 2025 This Week in Cardiology
More from ESC including: Valvular HD guidelines, a new drug class for HTN, myosin inhibition in HCM, vericiguat, and digoxin are the topic discussed by John Mandrola, MD. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit ... Show More
31m 5s
Oct 2018
Know Your Heart Numbers with Dr. Haitham Ahmed
A few simple measurements can tell us a lot about our heart health. That’s why preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, advises people to track their blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, waist circumference and blood sugar throughout their lives. Tune in as he explains what these ... Show More
40m 15s
Is your smartwatch just a fun gadget, or a serious medical device?
In this episode, Jonathan Wolf is joined by Dr. Malcolm Findlay, a leading consultant cardiologist, to explore the powerful health data available on your wrist. They decode the most misunderstood metric, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and reveal how your wearable can provide clinical-grade i ... Show More
<p>Today, I want to introduce you to something called heart rate variability (HRV). </p>
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<p>HRV is a measurement of the variations between the heartbeats. There are different time distances between your heartbeats. </p>
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<p>The more varied the timing is bet ... Show More
