Best Aging Podcasts (2024)

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One Thing I Would Change After 40 Years Working with Women in Menopause 33:50

1h ago33:50

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One Thing I Would Change After 40 Years Working with Women in Menopause Working with women in menopause for 40 years, even before it dawned on me that’s what I was doing, I know now what I wish I’d have done differently. I’ve never said this out loud quite like this, though I’ve hinted at it. The name Flipping 50 was taken very literally by 50% of …

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson 51:58

4h ago51:58

51:58

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it? If so, how do we screen and wh…

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Kate Thornton 52:00

31m ago52:00

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Warning: This episode contains strong language. Kate Thornton is as frank and funny as ever, and this week she joins Gabby to talk about everything from single motherhood and presenting prime time Saturday night telly, to the power of talking therapy and recovering from an eating disorder. Kate speaks about the importance of female friendships and …

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Ageism and Elections: Louise Aronson and Ken Covinsky 47:39

1h ago47:39

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Emergency podcast! We’ve been asked by many people, mostly junior/mid career faculty, to quickly record a podcast on ageism and the elections. People are feeling conflicted. On the one hand, they have concerns about cognitive fitness of candidates for office. On the other hand, they worry about ageism. There’s something happening here, and what it …

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Lose Weight in Menopause Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible 39:03

3h ago39:03

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If you have repressed metabolic syndrome your quest to lose weight in menopause faster and easier is sunk. But stay tuned to this episode. In this Flipping 50 episode with podcast guest favorite, Stu Schaffer we talk about the #1 goal most of you tell me is yours… weight loss. More specifically weight loss in menopause. It’s stubborn, you’re tired,…

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Protein Consumption in Menopause 1:01:01

1d ago1:01:01

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When it comes to protein consumption in menopause, there are several things to consider. Even though there's no science or medical evidence to show higher (than you grew up with or are used to) protein intakes cause kidney (renal) issues, many people still believe it’s true. What is true is or anyone who has an existing renal issue, diabetes for in…

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Palliative Care in Liver Disease: A Podcast with Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, & Amy Johnson 51:24

5d ago51:24

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In May we did a podcast on KidneyPal (the integration of palliative care in renal disease), which made us think, hmmm… one organ right next door is the liver. Maybe we should do a podcast on LiverPal? (or should we call it HepatoPal?) On today’s podcast, we do that by inviting four palliative care leaders who are integrating palliative care into th…

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Elis James 45:33

4d ago45:33

45:33

Gabby chats to comedian and broadcaster, Elis James, who is slightly resentful about being eligible for the show! Elis talks about the pitfalls of parenting, including the impossible task of policing children’s access to phones and social media, and explains why he is evangelical about cycling and insufferable on endorphins. They also talk about ho…

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Food Finds with Chris and Jill 35:09

4d ago35:09

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In Food Finds with Chris and Jill, they discuss various websites and ideas for food challenges. They talk about what they love to eat in the summer and where they get inspiration. For links and more info visit the Becoming Elli website.By Becoming Elli with Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown

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How to Eat Out Without Blowing It! 43:17

4d ago43:17

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Registered dietitian Bonni London joins me today to talk about how to eat out without blowing it and how to decide if fasting is something you want and need and if so how. Let’s talk about your definition of healthy. Is it for weight loss, weight maintenance, or is it to reverse an illness? Stay tuned to know which kind of healthy food can help ach…

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Progressive Relaxation in Menopause: A Unique Practical Podcast Episode 21:42

8d ago21:42

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I love progressive relaxation in menopause as a tool to do just that. Whether it’s to take a 10 minute break or get to sleep or back to sleep, it works. This method is a powerful tool to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance overall well-being. Incorporating this practice into your routine can make a significant difference in how you manage men…

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Lauren Mahon 49:10

11d ago49:10

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Podcaster and activist Lauren Mahon popped by the studio this week with her dog, Ray! Lauren chats to Gabby about the seismic impact You, Me And The Big C had on the way people talk about cancer, but also the emotional heavy lifting it required from her on a personal level. She also talks about experiencing a medical menopause as part of her cancer…

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Too Much or Not Enough Variety in Exercise in Menopause? 29:38

11d ago29:38

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The Importance of Basics and Variety in Exercise in Menopause Exercise during menopause can be challenging, but focusing on basics is key. These exercises build and maintain lean muscle mass and bone density, which are crucial as women age. For women over 40, sticking to basics provides significant benefits. Incorporate new exercises into warm-ups …

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Can I Still Start Hormones 10 Years After Menopause? Doctors Respond 24:17

18d ago24:17

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Can I Still Start Hormones 10 Years After Menopause? Doctors Respond The question from our community is, can I still start hormones 10 years after menopause or after 65? Felice Gersh Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integra…

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Anxiety in Late Life and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Alex Gamble and Brianna Williamson 56:18

16d ago56:18

56:18

“Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” I’m not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me. We’ve all had anxiety, and probably all recognize that anxiety can be a force of action or growth but can also spiral to quickly take over our lives and our sleep…

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Milton Jones 40:50

18d ago40:50

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Comedian Milton Jones joins Gabby to talk about why he sees midlife as being like the “second time round to the buffet!” They also talk about his Christian faith and how attitudes towards faith can change as we get older. They also discuss having aging parents, and Milton speaks very openly about what it was like caring for his mum who suffered fro…

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Mind Body and Soul with Elaine Glass 50:01

18d ago50:01

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In episode 157, Jill and Chris talk with Elaine Glass, author, speaker and personal coach. For over a decade, Elaine has helped countless people unlock their truest selves. She works with them to find purpose, peace, and self-empowerment. Elaine’s newest book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are, is a guide to healing and transfor…

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How to Spot Menopause Misinformation: A Doctor Talks 45:56

23d ago45:56

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With the increased emphasis on menopause and longevity, there is more menopause misinformation, too. This episode takes a look at several areas where you might want to take a closer look at your Google Search, the associations and society’s you follow, what “published science” actually is, and two hot-topics right now. My Guest: Shawn Tassone MD, P…

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Exercise Your Way to a Better Mood in Menopause 25:24

22d ago25:24

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The Role of Exercise in Menopausal Mood Management Feeling the mood swings that come with menopause? Crazy for a better mood in menopause? You're not alone. This episode dives into how regular exercise can be a powerful tool for managing mood, reducing anxiety, and boosting overall well-being during the transitional phase to menopause. Get ready to…

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Urinary Incontinence Revisited: George Kuchel & Alison Huang 45:06

23d ago45:06

45:06

I have to start with the song. On our last podcast about urinary incontinence the song request was, “Let it go.” This time around several suggestions were raised. Eric suggested, “Even Flow,” by Pearl Jam. Someone else suggested, “Under Pressure,” but we’ve done it already. We settled on, “Oops…I did it again,” by Britney Spears. In some ways the s…

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Jill Halfpenny 57:25

25d ago57:25

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Jill Halfpenny has been acting on our screens for over 30 years, but she is not here to talk about one of her character’s storylines but rather her own life story which is the basis of her new memoir A Life Reimagined: My Journey of Hope in the Midst of Loss. Jill talks to Gabby about how burying grief and trauma can manifest later in life and the …

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Midlife Gut Solutions from Bloat to Colitis and Crohn’s 42:13

25d ago42:13

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Seeking gut solutions? You’re not alone and apparently the USA is the gut disease capital of the world. You heard that right. In this episode, we define serious conditions like Colitis and Crohn’s but we start with - and they may start with - bloat. Have I got your attention? Understanding what could be a gut issue (skin, asthma, arthritis, brain f…

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Cachexia and Anorexia in Serious Illness: A Podcast with Eduardo Bruera 48:37

1M ago48:37

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I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. I feel like I recognize it when I see it, but I struggle to give a clear definition or provide effective ways to address it. In today's podcast, we had the opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in palliative care, Eduardo Bruera, about cachexia and anorexia in serious illness. Eduardo establ…

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Dr Federica Amati on Nutrition 46:04

1M ago46:04

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Gabby is joined by expert guest Dr Federica Amati to talk about all things nutrition, and to answer your questions on everything from which foods are particularly beneficial in midlife, to what to feed the teenagers in your life. They also chat about the importance of questioning sources when it comes to nutritional advice; tweaking your mindset to…

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Defining Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome 39:53

1M ago39:53

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The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age with Gwendolyn Bounds 55:10

1M ago55:10

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The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age with Gwendolyn Bounds Gwendolyn Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author of NOT TOO LATE: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age. A few months shy of her 47th birthday, author and journalist Gwendolyn Bounds asked herself, “How is it possible to become good at something when you are already far behind …

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Muscle Makeover: Why Resistance Training is Essential in Menopause 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Resistance training is essential in menopause. It is supportive of your hormones. It’s an endocrine organ. It supports blood sugar levels, moods and more! All inside! Are you navigating menopause noticing unfavorable changes in your body composition? This episode of Flipping 50 is your ticket to understanding why muscle matters now more than ever. …

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Sexual Function in Serious Illness: Areej El-Jawahri, Sharon Bober, and Don Dizon 51:47

1M ago51:47

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As Eric notes at the end of today’s podcast, we talk about many difficult issues with our patients. How long they might have to live. Their declining cognitive abilities. What makes their lives meaningful, brings them joy, a sense of purpose. But one issue we’re not as good at discussing with our patients is sexual health. On today’s podcast Areej …

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Nikki Fox 45:53

1M ago45:53

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BBC News’ Disability Correspondent, documentary maker, and presenter on Watchdog and The One Show, Nikki Fox, brings lots of warmth and humor to the podcast this week. Nikki shares how she found the love of her life after throwing what she describes as the wedding to herself, aka Fox Fest - her fortieth birthday party! Nikki also opens up about liv…

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SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week, What Are You Putting Off? 35:15

1M ago35:15

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We often sabotage our own success by delaying important tasks. Breaking this cycle is key to making our dreams a reality. Remember, "SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week." It's time to turn your plans into actions and make your dreams happen now. My Guest: Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency. Her 3 TEDx talks and 10 books have been featured in N…

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Science that Makes Exercise Essential for Menopause Health 24:47

1M ago24:47

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If you don’t already know dozens of reasons that make exercise essential for menopause health, you may after this episode. I want to share with you 5 powerful quotes directly from the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Then I’ll tie this to the physiology of menopause. 1 If any pill or surgical procedure had the same positive effects of exerci…

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Palliative Care for Kidney Failure: Sam Gelfand, Kate Sciacca, and Josh Lakin 45:48

1M ago45:48

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The landscape of options for treating people with kidney failure is shifting. It used to be that the “only” robust option in the US was dialysis. You can listen to our prior podcast with Keren Ladin talking about patients who viewed dialysis as their only option, and structural issues that led to this point (including this takedown of for profit di…

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Jason Fox 44:27

2M ago44:27

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Former SBS Sergeant turned TV presenter and author, Jason Fox, joins Gabby on the podcast this week. Jason speaks at length about how being diagnosed with PTSD and medically discharged from the military sparked a chain of events which led to thoughts of suicide. He explains how being honest with himself and owning his mistakes on the brink of midli…

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Defeat Your Cravings with Dr. Glenn Livingston 54:32

2M ago54:32

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In episode 155, Jill and Chris speak with Glenn Scott Livingston, Ph.D. about dealing with food cravings. He was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. L…

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Your Glucose Levels in Menopause with the Glucose Goddess 45:34

2M ago45:34

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Your glucose levels in menopause could be responsible for your mood swings, brain fog, hot flashes, and if you’re lucky enough not to have those, but haven’t escaped the weight or belly fat gain, then stay tuned. Your Glucose Levels in Menopause with the Glucose Goddess On this episode I talk with the Glucose Goddess herself about exactly what you …

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Mastering Midlife Metabolism: The Key to Fat Loss After 45 24:56

2M ago24:56

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If I had the key to fat loss after 45… and I could get every woman to use it, we could change history. Struggling with weight gain during menopause? You're not alone. Tune in to learn about the unique challenges and effective strategies for fat loss specifically tailored for women over 45. We're unpacking how to adapt your exercise routines to fuel…

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Adele Roberts 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

DJ, presenter, and Guinness World Records holder, Adele Roberts, chats to Gabby this week about how a midlife bowel cancer diagnosis has completely changed her outlook on life, and crucially, her relationship with herself. Adele shares some of the realities of living with a stoma (also known as ‘naughty Audrey’); how she coped with the brutality of…

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Muscle and Body Composition in Menopause with Brad Schoenfeld 43:38

2M ago43:38

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How can you focus on muscle and body composition in menopause, specifically gaining muscle and losing fat? How many sets, repetitions, and how much rest should you take? How much can you follow research featuring young athletic men and how should you advocate for yourself when trainers aren’t using science based on women? We cover this all today wi…

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20 Menopause Fitness Changes You’ll Be Glad You Made 45:52

2M ago45:52

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This is all about menopause fitness changes that you want to make, 20 of them in fact. Before any of these are truly beneficial, I’ll share this: if you’re not measuring you have no idea what is really happening. Measure and track your percent body fat and your skeletal muscle (in lbs or kgs). Other things you may want to do, take your measurements…

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How Pharma Invents Diseases: A Podcast with Adriane Fugh-Berman 47:03

2M ago47:03

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Who gets to decide on what it means to have a disease? I posed this question a while back in reference to Alzheimer's disease. I’ll save you from reading the article, but the main headline is that corporations are very much the “who” in who gets to define the nature of disease. They do this either through the invention of disease states or, more of…

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Gabrielle 38:40

2M ago38:40

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Popstar Gabrielle joins Gabby to talk about why she’s living her best life in her fifties! They discuss all the learnings that have come with age, including better boundaries, emotional resilience, and knowing how to strike a better balance in life. Gabrielle also talks about how music was always her friend growing up; how she managed the demands o…

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Ageless Aging with Maddy Dychtwald 48:45

2M ago48:45

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In episode 154, Jill and Chris speak with Maddy Dychtwald, an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women. She co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population. She is the author of "Agele…

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Ageless Aging: Believe it or Not? 35:37

2M ago35:37

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Out this week, Ageless Aging is a new title on the shelves and book author and women’s aging advocate, Maddy Dychtwald is here with us on this episode. You’re going to love this episode. We dive into why women have to advocate for themselves, the power of your mindset and why you and all your high school friends may be aging at such different paces…

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Figuring Out Calories You Need in Menopause 48:02

2M ago48:02

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Calories you need in menopause are key as your body experiences these natural changes. Exercise nutrition in menopause is more important than ever. The intuitive response to a desire to lose menopause weight or belly fat is to eat less and or do sit ups and tons of cardo. All bad ideas. Make the calories you need in menopause, your guide to wellnes…

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Public Facing Education via Social Media: A Podcast with Julie McFadden, Matt Tyler, Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow 47:51

2M ago47:51

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On today’s podcast, we’ve invited four hospice and palliative care social media influencers (yes, that’s a thing!), all of whom focus their efforts on educating the general public about living and dying with a serious illness. Their work is pretty impressive in both reach (some of their posts are seen by millions of viewers) and breadth of work. We…

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141 – 4 Most Common Types of Dementia in Aging 54:53

2M ago54:53

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Dr. K explains the most common types of dementia in older adults, including Alzheimer's, Lewy body, vascular, and mixed. She also covers less common types, when to get more diagnosis, and more.By Better Health While Aging

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Dr Chris van Tulleken on Ultra-Processed Food 41:14

2M ago41:14

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This week Gabby is joined by Dr Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop? Poor diet has overtaken tobacco as the leading cause of early death, and so they discuss what ultra-processed food is and how we can easily identify it, how it has been designed to keep us eating it,…

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How Much Magnesium - The Missing Link to Total Health 43:13

2M ago43:13

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How much magnesium should you include in your daily regimen? Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, impacting everything from your energy levels to how well you sleep at night. But the question remains: how much do you really need to support your health during menopause? How much magnesium do you need? The daily recomm…

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It’s Not What You Lose, It’s the Confidence You Gain in Menopause 40:09

2M ago40:09

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Confidence you gain in menopause could light a fire under you like never before in your life. What’s not to love? You raised kids who are good people. You like them. You survived stuff. You know real drama and you're done with mean girls who have time to leave comments on your social media platforms. If you apply to be a guest on the Flipping 50 sh…

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Konnie Huq 47:57

2M ago47:57

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Former Blue Peter presenter turned children's author Konnie Huq chats to Gabby this week about a wide range of topics, including why she feels modern life is getting more and more absurd by the minute, how she wrestled with stereotyping in her younger years and ended up presenting TV before she had finished school, and why she thinks middle aged wo…

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