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.

Episodes

  1. Brain Series 3: Motor neuron disease: A disease affecting how muscles work

    May 31

    Brain Series 3: 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

    30 min
  2. Brain Series 2: Migraine: Not just a bad headache

    May 23

    Brain Series 2: 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

    39 min
  3. Brain Series 1: Meningitis: Usually caused by an infection of the meninges, not Men In Jeans

    May 16

    Brain Series 1: 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

    33 min
  4. Hayfever: Should footballers suffering from hayfever bring an hanky onto the pitch?

    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

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

    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

    49 min
  6. Flashes and Floaters: Not the ones at public pools, but the ones in our eyes

    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

    19 min
  7. Paracetamol: we promise it's not all GPs prescribe

    Apr 14

    Paracetamol: we promise it's not all GPs prescribe

    Paracetamol is prescribed very regularly and impacts many patients, here's most of what you need to know.   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/

    27 min
  8. Heart series E3: Heart attacks with a patient perspective

    Apr 4

    Heart series E3: Heart attacks with a patient perspective

    Keeping the banter flowing as usual, just like our blood (hopefully)   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

    44 min
  9. Heart series E2: Cholesterol: No we don’t have fatty brains!

    Mar 28

    Heart series E2: Cholesterol: No we don’t have fatty brains!

    Cholesterol, another essential topic and thankfully slightly less boring than blood pressure   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

    41 min

  10. Mar 22

    Heart series E1: High blood pressure: The most important but boring topic?

    Keeping the banter flowing as usual, just like our blood.   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/

    37 min
  11. The vagus nerve - we wandered through this topic ;)

    Mar 14

    The vagus nerve - we wandered through this topic ;)

    The vagus nerve really is the vagabond, affecting many parts of our bodies and making it a key target for therapies.   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

    30 min
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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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