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For the last episode in this season of The Little Things, Francesca and Louise are talking to Dr Ginni Mansberg about her new book, Save Your Brain. She shares what she has learned about delaying dementia and cognitive decline, including what people need to know about drinking, work, sleep, blood pressure and coffee. You will be surprised about which things are good for you - and what you need to avoid!
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On a personal episode this week, Louise and Francesca discuss their shared experience after Louise was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. They discuss what Louise and her family went through, and the importance of Francesca's friendship and support at that time. They are then joined by health psychologist Juliet Ireland to get advice for those going through the same experience. 
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Exercise may seem like one of those that shouldn't be separated by gender - but growing research has found that 'one size fit all' exercise plans are often tailored solely for men, and don't factor in the different physiology of women.

On today's episode, Francesca and Louise are joined by Dr Stacy Sims to discuss her research into this area, and what women really need to know about exercising. 
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Many parents find sex to be a difficult and uncomfortable topic. It can be daunting to know how to talk about such an important part of being human with children, never mind working out what they actually should know at what age.

With society being quite sexualised at times and pornography becoming very accessible, preparing children for the world we find ourselves in can feel complex.

Today, Francesca Rudkin and Louise Ayrey talk to sex and relationship therapist Jo Robertson who shares her take on how parents can navigate these sensitive topics with their children.
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It’s a subject many women would prefer not to think about, but there’s no avoiding the fact many struggle with issues with their pelvic floor as they get older. Studies show one in three women who give birth face some sort of ongoing issue as they get older, from prolapse to stress incontinence, but the ageing process can impact those who never go through pregnancy as well.

Today, Francesca and Louise talk to Caitlin Day, a pelvic floor physiotherapist and the found of Unity Studios, specialising in classes that helps women recover after injury or improve the strength of their pelvic floor as they get older.
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Dieting and nutrition have become a multi-billion dollar industry in recent years - but are we being sold a lie when it comes to calorie counting, exercise and fad diets? Today, Francesca and Louise talk to Professor Tim Spector about his decades of research into genetics, food and nutrition to discuss what does and doesn't work, recent discoveries about gut microbiome, and what blue foods can tell you about your intestines! 
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