Eat well and exercise vs quick-fix weight-loss jabs.
Most of us know that being overweight increases people’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and, of course, joint problems. Yet hardly a day goes by when there isn't some new, and often conflicting, advice on diet and nutrition. Nutritional therapist, Laura Southern ta…
“You’ve got Grade 3 invasive breast cancer,” — The latest breast cancer research, plus celeb guest Susan George
Hear the latest news and breast cancer research from Claire Rowney, CEO of Breast Cancer Now, and Dr Cliona Kirwan, a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Professor of Surgical Trials. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 15% of all new cancer cases. That’s m…
How to tell someone you’re worried about their memory? Plus, Geoff Thomas on surviving Leukaemia.
Scott Mitchell was with his partner and wife, Dame Barbara Windsor, for 27 years. They went public with the news of her Alzheimer's in 2018. Today, he's the People's Champion for the government-funded "Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission," and an Ambassador for Alzheimer's Research UK. You'll hea…
Actor and Television Presenter Matthew Kelly, plus Esther Rantzen’s daughter, Rebecca Wilcox
Assisted dying has never been legal in the UK, but that could be about to change. Several proposals have been presented over the years, but none have passed into law. I’ve been talking to Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter, Rebeca Wilcox. And Dame Esther answers some questions that Rebeca asked her mum…
What effect do smartphones have on children's lives, plus Rory Cellan-Jones on living with Parkinson's disease
Also, this week, how do we get better at spotting and preventing sepsis? And a warning from the UK Health Security Agency about meningitis. How can you spot the warning signs? My guests this week include Charlotte Armitage, a psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. Her f…
Heart health, plus Paul McKenna discusses how to change your life for the better and cure life-limiting fears and phobias.
Did you know heart disease is the #1 killer worldwide? One in four deaths in the UK is from heart attacks or strokes. Can you recognize the warning signs? In Episode 6 of The Dr. Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, we focus on cardiovascular health with Julie Ward, a Senior Cardiac Nurse a…
Eye health, plus Christine Lampard talks motherhood, health anxiety, and staying positive
In Episode 5 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan (https://www.healthspan.co.uk/) we are discussing eye care with Denise Voon, from the College of Optometrists and eye health expert Ros Mussa. This episode emphasises the importance of regular eye exams to prevent issues like glauco…
How to improve your sleep, plus the dangers of teenage vaping
In Episode 4 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan (https://www.healthspan.co.uk/), some valuable advice if you struggle with sleep. Doctors know that prolonged periods of poor sleep can negatively impact your physical and mental health, increasing the likelihood of developing variou…
Prescription shortages, liver health, plus Tony Blackburn
On Episode 3 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, https://www.healthspan.co.uk/, I’m joined by the man who launched Radio 1 in 1967 and recently celebrated 60 years on the air. On July 25th, 1964, Tony Blackburn put on a pair of headphones and sat behind a microphone for the very f…
Health inequality, plus Richard Madeley
On Episode 2 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, www.healthspan.co.uk/?utm_content=HJPodcast, my guest is Richard Madeley, a presenter who arrived on TV screens in 1988 when he launched This Morning on ITV alongside his wife, Judy Finnigan. Over the next 13 years, Richard and Judy…