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In this episode, we're joined by Professor Tommy Wood to discuss some of the key pillars of brain health, and what you can do to optimise your brain health as you age, including:
The power of lifelong learning
How social and emotional relationships impact our brain health
The link between heart disease, metabolic disease and a healthy brain
The role of nutrition and supplements in brain health
Exercising your way to a better brain
Professor Tommy Wood BM BCh, PhD  is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition.
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To kick off Season 5 and mark menopause awareness day, we speak with women's health specialist Dr Renée Hoenderkamp to discuss all things menopause, including:
 
Menopause myth busting What menopause is, why it happens and when it happens What to expect during menopause and common symptoms What support is available to women during menopause, including HRT How menopause impacts your future risk of chronic diseases Tune in to find out more!
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We speak to consultant dermatologist, Dr Anjali Mahto, about the links between stress and skin. From the role of your diet and supplements to skincare routines and conditions — tune in to find out more.
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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr Sue Kenneally to discuss hormones and metabolism. We're covering everything from the role of insulin and leptin to ghrelin. Tune in to find out more.
 
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In today's episode, we're joined by expert Dr Renee McGregor.  From the best type of exercise to do during your period to how changing hormone levels affect performance, learn how to harness the power of your menstrual cycle.
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In today's episode, we're joined by registered Dietitian Ro Huntriss to discuss everything you need to know about supplements.  We're covering everything from vitamin IV drips and collagen supplements to if supplements can really mimic nutrients in food. Tune in to find out more.
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