A Bit of Healthy Banter

A Bit of Healthy Banter
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The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it. We are two doctors, one scientist, and plenty of straight‑talk about the conditions, cures, and culture shaping our health today.

  1. Aug 10

    Brain Series E5: Epilepsy: When the electrics in your brain go wrong

    We learn about Anthony's previous life working in a epilepsy lab and the large variety of epilepsy presentations that people live with. The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: X: @bit_of_healthyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abitofhealthybanter/

    Brain Series E5: Epilepsy: When the electrics in your brain go wrong

  2. Jul 13

    Brain Series E4: Multiple Sclerosis: When the Wi-Fi between brain and body gets patchy

    MS can affect vision, sensation, movement, bladder function, energy levels and more. We explore why the symptoms vary so much between people, how treatments have transformed outcomes, and where research is heading next. The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: X: @bit_of_healthy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abitofhealthybanter/

    Brain Series E4: Multiple Sclerosis: When the Wi-Fi between brain and body gets patchy

  3. May 31

    Brain Series E3: Motor neuron disease: A disease affecting how muscles work

    Motor neuron disease (MND), a progressive neurodegenerative disease, is a topic that requires compassion and understanding its many challenges, which hugely impact patients and carers  The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abitofhealthybanter/  X: @bit_of_healthy

    Brain Series E3: Motor neuron disease: A disease affecting how muscles work

  4. May 23

    Brain Series E2: Migraine: Not just a bad headache

    We dive headfirst into migraines, the neurological condition capable of causing visual hallucinations, vomiting, temporary speech problems, and forcing people into quiet, dark rooms.  The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abitofhealthybanter/ X: @bit_of_healthy

    Brain Series E2: Migraine: Not just a bad headache

  5. May 16

    Brain Series E1: Meningitis: Usually caused by an infection of the meninges, not Men In Jeans

    With the recent outbreaks of meningitis in Kent (March ‘26) and Reading (May ‘26) in the UK, this is an especially important topic. Please see the NHS and UK Health Secretary Agency information and advice about meningitis below: Meningitis - NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/       UK Health Security Agency: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/  FACT CHECK: Viral meningitis is more common than bacterial meningitis. The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abitofhealthybanter/ X: @bit_of_healthy

    Brain Series E1: Meningitis: Usually caused by an infection of the meninges, not Men In Jeans

  6. May 2

    Hayfever: Should footballers suffering from hayfever bring an hanky onto the pitch?

    Hayfever: when your immune system mistakes a bit of pollen for a full-blown invasion and your nose declares war. It’s incredibly common, but if you’ve ever sneezed 27 times in a row while your eyes stream, you’ll know it deserves a proper chat. The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials:Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠⁠abitofhealthybanter/ ⁠ X: @bit_of_healthy

    Hayfever: Should footballers suffering from hayfever bring an hanky onto the pitch?

  7. Apr 25

    Weight management: We tackle this one from a range of perspectives and Dr Unwin shares some varied experiences

    Weight management is a topic that can be challenging to discuss and people’s perceptions are strongly determined by their personal experience. This makes it even more important to keep it part of the conversation. FACT CHECK: The projected global prevalence of obesity AND overweight in 2035 is predicted to be 54%. This was stated as only including obesity in the podcast. This is 1.77 billion people living with overweight and 1.53 billion living with obesity (source: World Obesity Federation. World Obesity Atlas 2024. https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/WOF-Obesity-Atlas-v7.pdf)   The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abitofhealthybanter/ X: @bit_of_healthy

    Weight management: We tackle this one from a range of perspectives and Dr Unwin shares some varied experiences

  8. Apr 23

    Flashes and Floaters: Not the ones at public pools, but the ones in our eyes

    Flashes and floaters in our eyes are extremely common and mostly benign, but there are a few things to look out for (if you can see them)   The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abitofhealthybanter/  X: @bit_of_healthy

    Flashes and Floaters: Not the ones at public pools, but the ones in our eyes
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The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it. We are two doctors, one scientist, and plenty of straight‑talk about the conditions, cures, and culture shaping our health today.

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  • Creator
    A Bit of Healthy Banter
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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