The Dr Hilary Show

Dr Hilary (host)
The Dr Hilary Show

The Dr Hilary Show. Health, hope, happiness. Listen and watch each week to hear Dr Hilary’s take on the one thing we all have in common – our health and wellbeing. Tune in each week to find a breakdown of the current top health topics, to listen from leading experts and real-life stories and to hear from celebrities reflecting on their own health journeys. For more information, please head to: www.drhilaryjones.com

  1. How much alcohol is too much? Plus, journalist Sarah Vine

    DEC 12

    How much alcohol is too much? Plus, journalist Sarah Vine

    This episode is brought to you by Drinkaware How much alcohol is too much? Plus, journalist Sarah Vine Almost two-thirds of us will drink more alcohol over Christmas than at other times of the year, according to a new survey from the alcohol-harm charity drinkaware. 18-34-year-olds are twice as likely to feel pressure from friends to have a drink during the festive period. My guest is Karen Tyrell, CEO of drinkaware, the charity which aims to reduce alcohol harm. Take the drinkaware Drinking Check, a free, non-judgemental quiz to help you understand a bit more about how much you are drinking and the impact it might be having on your health. It takes less than 3 minutes, and it gives you a personalised summary based on your alcohol consumption.  👉 drinkaware https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ Plus, Sarah Vine, Tabloid Columnist of the Year and one of Britain's most influential journalists, shares the story of her journey with the weight loss drug, Ozempic. 👉 Journalist, Sarah Vine: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/profile-2090/sarah-vine.html Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour https://www.instagram.com/thatsarahvine 💬 Join the Conversation! Don't forget to subscribe for more expert insights, health, and wellness tips. For more about the show or to get in touch, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/   Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
  2. “You’ve got Grade 3 invasive breast cancer,” — The latest breast cancer research, plus celeb guest Susan George

    OCT 30

    “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 more than 150 women diagnosed every day. The positive news is that survival rates have doubled in the last 50 years in the UK. Early detection and research are as vital as ever. Helen Addis, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, shares her experience and explains why she launched the Change and Check campaign. Plus, actress Susan George, who starred alongside Dustin Hoffman in the 1971 movie Straw Dogs—a huge box office hit that led to many other roles in film and TV—talks about her career. She was married to actor Simon MacCorkindale, who died in 2010. Together, they managed an Arabian stud farm in Exmoor. In a wide-ranging conversation, we discuss her career, health, well-being, and love of horses. 👉 Help and advice on breast cancer https://breastcancernow.org/ https://preventbreastcancer.org.uk/ 👉 The Change and Check Campaign https://www.itv.com/lorraine/tags/change-and-check For more information or to contact the show, https://www.drhilaryjones.com/   Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m
  3. How to tell someone you’re worried about their memory? Plus, Geoff Thomas on surviving Leukaemia.

    OCT 16

    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 hear about his work and their life together, and their meeting with the then Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Scott shares some vital advice on the how to tell someone you're concerned about their memory, and how to process and cope with a dementia diagnosis. Plus, despite significant advances, many forms of leukaemia remain challenging to treat. Geoff Thomas, the former footballer, captained Crystal Palace at the 1990 FA Cup final and earned nine caps for England. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2003 and given just three months to live. He's since raised millions for charity and launched The Geoff Thomas Foundation. In 2005, he was awarded the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, Helen Rollason Award. Also, this week, news about a university study into ageing and some thoughts on living a long, resilient, and healthy life. For more information or to contact the show, https://www.drhilaryjones.com/ Blood cancer support https://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/ Help and advice on dementia https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/ Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 5m

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The Dr Hilary Show. Health, hope, happiness. Listen and watch each week to hear Dr Hilary’s take on the one thing we all have in common – our health and wellbeing. Tune in each week to find a breakdown of the current top health topics, to listen from leading experts and real-life stories and to hear from celebrities reflecting on their own health journeys. For more information, please head to: www.drhilaryjones.com

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