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    Welcome to the Thriva podcast. Join us as we dig into the many different aspects of health with leading experts. From myth-busting to practical tips you can bring into your daily life, we want to help take the guesswork out of managing your health with evidence-based information. To learn more, head to thriva.co. Plus, get 10% off your first Thriva blood test using the discount code THRIVAPODCAST.
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    Episodes (31)

    S5 E2: Building a healthy brain and slowing cognitive decline, with Professor Tommy Wood

    S5 E2: Building a healthy brain and slowing cognitive decline, with Professor Tommy Wood

    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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    S5 E1: Menopause

    S5 E1: Menopause
    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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    S4 E8: Stress and your skin

    S4 E8: Stress and your skin

    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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    S4 E5: Do supplements actually work?

    S4 E5: Do supplements actually work?
    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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    S4 E2: Heart rate variability (HRV)

    S4 E2: Heart rate variability (HRV)
    In today's episode, our host Tom Livesey is joined by Dr Mike T Nelson to discuss heart rate variability (HRV). 

    From covering the basics to what it actually is to how it relates to performance, tune in to find out all you need to know.

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    S4 E0: The intro

    S4 E0: The intro

    Welcome back to season 4 of the Thriva podcast.

    Join us as we chat with leading experts exploring everything from salt and blood pressure to the link between weight and genetics.

    Hosted by Tom Livesey, co-founder & CTO of Thriva.

    S3 E8: Fasting

    S3 E8: Fasting

    In this episode, nutritional scientist Danny Lennon joins us to discuss how fasting affects your health.

    Can long fasts help you live longer? Does it improve your metabolic health? Are there risks? Tune in to our season finale to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about fasting.

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    enMarch 08, 2021

    S3 E7: Breathing

    S3 E7: Breathing

    In this episode, GP and Breath Coach Dr Emma Thurston joins us to discuss how breathing affects your health.

    Is it powerful enough to treat anxiety? Can your lung function help predict your longevity? Tune in to find out more about what might be one of the most neglected factors in health and disease.

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    S3 E6: Testosterone

    S3 E6: Testosterone

    In this episode, Dr Brooke Vandermolen (AKA The OBGYN Mum) joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how testosterone affects women's health.

    Often considered a "male" hormone, testosterone is essential for many areas of women's health. Tune in to hear about everything from how it impacts your sex drive and fertility to your menstrual cycle. 

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    S3 E5: Oestrogen

    S3 E5: Oestrogen

    In the 5th episode of season 3, Dr Renee joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how oestrogen affects your health.

    From its crucial role in both female and male fertility to busting myths on HRT, find out everything you need to know about this often underestimated hormone.

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    S3 E4: Cortisol

    S3 E4: Cortisol

    In the 4th episode of season 3, Professor Kavita Vedhara joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how cortisol and stress affects your health.

    Cortisol is essential for our health but what happens when levels get too high or low? And why do some of us tolerate stress better than others? Tune in to find out.

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    S3 E3: Running

    S3 E3: Running

    In the 3rd episode of season 3, sports scientist Martin Yelling joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how running affects your health.

    Were we born to run? Is there an optimal time of day to run? Tune in to find out.

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    S3 E2: Wine

    S3 E2: Wine

    In the 2nd episode of season 3, Professor David Nutt joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how wine and alcohol affect your health.

    Does red wine have protective health benefits? Why don't we form memories when we drink too much? What's the safest level of alcohol to drink? Tune in to find out.

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    S3 E1: Bread

    S3 E1: Bread

    In the first episode of season 3, consultant dietitian Maeve Hanan joins our host Tom Livesey to discuss how bread affects your health.

    Which type of bread is the most nutritious? Is gluten actually bad for you? Is bread a sustainable food? Tune in to find out.

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    S3 E0: The intro

    S3 E0: The intro

    Welcome back to season 3 of our podcast: How does *blank* affect your health?

    Join us as we chat with leading experts exploring how different aspects of life, from oestrogen and cortisol to running and breathing, can affect your health.

    Hosted by Tom Livesey, co-founder & CTO of Thriva.