Let's Talk Health with Nuffield Health

In today's episode of the Let's Talk Health Podcast, we're chatting to Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist and women's health expert Inez Griffin to talk about the menstrual cycle as a whole and how your period really works. Inez shares some expert insight about the benefits of tracking your menstrual cycle, how 'hacking' your period can help raise your energy levels and mood, and why removing stigma from the conversation is so important for young women. 0:05: intro2:19: what is the menstrual cycle?3:30: menstrual cycle phases6:24: the influence of progesterone and oestrogen7:11: what's happening during each phase?10:38: common issues professionals see12:41: understanding what's 'normal' for you14:57: PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids19:13: period 'hacking' and the power of physiology26:02: why there's so little research28:31: the impact sport and exercise can have30:34: changing attitudes to stigma and education36:02: what to expect a professional to ask37:25: irregular cycles and 'no' period39:41: stress and other lifestyle factors41:28: period myth busting43:29: the most important piece of advice45:08: outro

In this episode of the Let's Talk Health podcast, we're sitting down for a chat about all things food and diet-related with nutrition and Nuffield Health Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Abbie Green. The conversation covers everything from plant-based and vegan diets to managing cravings and eating well on a budget. Abbie also talks at length about the potential dangers of intermittent fasting, how eating 5-a-day really works, and why we should never overlook liquid calories and alcohol when assessing how healthy our diet really is. 0:00: intro0:58: what is a nutritionist?2:46: all about supplements4:53: plant-based and vegan diets8:01: the importance of 5-a-day10:15: how to eat healthy on-the-go11:38: managing cravings14:09: food and mental health15:58: the potential for 'guilt' around overeating17:23: sweeteners and artificial sugars22:00: processed foods23:54: eating well on a budget25:43: the benefits of frozen food26:40: smoothies and meal replacement drinks28:37: how often should we eat?30:46: intermittent fasting32:51: liquid calories and alcohol35:58: why food experts matter39:11: top tips, debunking myths, and buzzwords explained45:30: outro

In this episode of the Let's Talk Health podcast, we sat down with Dr Unnati Desai (GP and National Lead for GP Services at Nuffield Health) for a conversation about men's health. Unnati breaks down taboo subjects like erectile dysfunction, prostate health, and why men are more reluctant to engage in conversations about their health. She also touches on important topics like risk factors, warning signs of something serious, how your GP can help, and the importance of open communication for spotting men's health problems early on. 0:00: Intro1:56: What is erectile dysfunction?2:13: How is it diagnosed?3:53: Why men don't talk about ED4:50: What causes it?7:21: Risk factors and triggers8:58: The link between ED and other disorders10:53: Modern triggers and their influence on ED12:59: How your partner can help14:22: The importance of open communication16:24: What can men do to prevent ED?17:47: Prostate health introduction19:17: Prostate cancer risk factors19:50: Other issues that can occur20:45: Signs that something may be wrong22:39: What to expect when you see your GP27:13: Prostate enlargement and when it can be an issue28:30: Busting myths and expert advice30:05: Outro

In this episode of the Let's Talk Health Podcast, we sat down for a chat about sleep with Nuffield Health's Regional Lead for Physiology Luke Cousins. Luke gives us the science behind what sleep does for us, how we can all get more of it, and why caffeine, alcohol, napping, and technology can all affect our circadian rhythm and sleep schedule. 00:11: intro08:58: what is sleep and why do we need it?01:46: what happens when we don't get enough?03:00: how sleep stages work06:52: how much sleep do we really need?07:28: can we 'bank' sleep?08:52: improving sleep quality10:11: body clock, night owls, and our circadian rhythm13:05: advice for shift workers15:40: the most common problems sleep experts see16:40: why caffeine affects our sleep17:58: the impact of alcohol19:08: food, diet, and sugar20:47: napping24:34: sleep hygiene28:40: key takeaways and expert advice30:49: stress and our mental health32:25: how exercise can impact sleep35:41: outro

In this episode of the Let's Talk Health podcast, our host James talks to Dr Unnati Desai (GP and National Lead for Clinical Services at Nuffield Health) to discuss all things gut health-related. They spoke at length about how best to improve the health of your gut, exciting new research linking the brain and the digestive system, and the impact that lifestyle, diet, and hydration can have on our gastrointestinal health. They also touched on stress and the role it plays with inflammation, and how certain foods and probiotics can help balance bacteria levels in the gut. 00:00: intro00:48: what is the gut?01:22: the role of the gut02:41: 'microbiome' and what it means03:43: good v bad gut health04:01: mental health and the 'gut-brain axis'06:07: where things can go wrong07:25: are gut problems becoming more common?07:45: why balance is so important for gut health09:40: common symptoms11:04: when to see your doctor14:33: other lifestyle factors that influence gut health17:37: how probiotics can help19:20: the link between stress and anxiety20:25: how professionals spot gut problems21:15: final tips and takeaways22:04: outro

In this episode of the Let's Talk Health podcast, we sat down with our National Lead for Clinical Fitness Paul Johnson for a chat about joint pain, self-management, and the value of community initiatives in tackling this widespread issue. Paul talked to us about why joint pain is such a common symptom, the impact it can have on our mental health, and why the Nuffield Health Joint Pain Programme has been so successful in helping people with joint pain live happier, more independent lives. 00:00 - intro00:29 - what is joint pain?1:11 - what areas are most affected?2:07 - what's the most common cause?3:40 - joint pain and our mental health6:06 - who's most susceptible?7:26 - how to self-manage your joint pain9:55 - is feeling a bit of joint pain normal?11:16 - the Joint Pain Programme13:45 - how to access our free Joint Pain Programme14:25 - the value of community initiatives16:31 - success stories19:20 - outro