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ZOE Science & Nutrition — 329 episodes

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Most replayed moment: Why breast cancer screening should be personalised | Dr. Thais Aliabadi

2

How to build a better brain: The 5 foods you need to protect your memory, mood and to cut dementia risk | Prof Felice Jacka & Prof Tim Spector

3

Most replayed moment: Blood pressure: the silent risk you shouldn’t ignore | Prof Tim Spector

4

LIVE Q&A: Your gut health, dementia and weight loss questions answered by Prof Tim Spector, Prof Sarah Berry & Dr Federica Amati

5

Most replayed moment: What The Science Says About Supplements | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry

6

The 4 rules to protect your muscle, bones and brain health when using Ozempic and other weight loss injections | Dr Federica Amati

7

Most replayed moment: Easy Steps to Reduce Inflammation and Slow Ageing | Professor Janet Lord

8

What inflammation is really doing to your mind, body and 5 ways to protect your brain | Prof Ed Bullmore

9

Most replayed moment: How to Balance Sunlight and Suncream | Professor John McGrath

10

How to unlock the secret power of mushrooms to heal your gut, cut cholesterol and protect your brain | Prof Robin May

11

Most replayed moment: The Impact of Ultra-Processed Food on Young People | Dr Andy Chan

12

Why you can't stop eating: The science of cravings, food addiction and 5 ways to regain control | Michael Pollan & Prof Tim Spector

13

Most replayed moment: Which Wellness Trends Are Worth Your Time? | Liz Earle & Dr Federica Amati

14

10 million deaths predicted but science is fighting back! The secret gut viruses that attack cancer, fight infection and slow aging | Prof Martha Clokie & Prof Tim Spector

15

Most replayed moment: Ice Baths: Science or Fad? | Susanna Søberg & Prof Tim Spector

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Is your gut making hay fever, seasonal allergies, eczema and food intolerances worse? Here are 5 ways to fight back | Prof. Adam Fox

17

Most replayed moment: Is Our Food System Making Us Sick? | Prof Brian Elbel & Prof Tim Spector

18

How 'boosting' your immune system increases inflammation and 4 ways to support balance instead | Dr Giulia Enders

19

Most replayed moment: Do You Have High-Functioning Depression? | Dr Judith Joseph & Professor Sarah Berry

20

Should you take Ozempic? The 5 things you need to know before starting GLP-1 drugs | Dr Ania Jastreboff

21

Most replayed moment: Fix Your Gut: Improve Your Mind | Dr Will Bulsiewicz

22

The 5 best foods to fight cancer and lower your risk of death | Dr William Li

23

Most replayed moment: Three Foods to Fight Inflammation | Dr Federica Amati & Prof Tim Spector

24

5 simple nutrition changes to boost energy, lift your mood and beat fatigue (in just 72 hours!) | Prof Tim Spector & Dr Federica Amati

25

Most replayed moment: Coffee vs Matcha | Andrew Kojima & Prof Tim Spector

26

3 intermittent fasting mistakes that cancel fat loss and stop you seeing the benefits | Prof James Betts

27

Most replayed moment: Keeping mobility as you age | Gabby Reece & Federica Amati

28

How to tell if your poo is normal and the 5 warning signs you shouldn't ignore | Dr Trisha Pasricha

29

Most replayed moment: Lessons from a 5000-year-old diet | Frank Maixner & Tim Spector

30

The first 1000 days: The 5 ways early nutrition determines your future risk of obesity and heart disease | Prof Lucilla Poston & Dr Federica Amati

31

Most replayed moment: Reduce anxiety by improving your gut health | Uma Naidoo

32

How to feed the 50 gut bacteria that shrink body fat, calm inflammation and cut cholesterol | Prof Nicola Segata & Prof Sarah Berry

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Most replayed moment: Carbs: the good, the bad, and the misunderstood | Tim Spector

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Professor Tim Spector: I was wrong about Vitamin D & sunlight! The 7 health habits he's changed his mind about

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Most replayed moment: What can we learn from the man who’s trying to live forever? | Bryan Johnson & Tim Spector

36

Tired, anxious, gaining weight? It could be your hormones | Dr Helen O’Neill

37

Recap: How to build strength from the comfort of your home | Andy Galpin

38

The 4 breathing secrets that will transform your health today | James Nestor

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Recap: Should you eat oats every morning? | Sarah Berry

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7 snacks for a longer & healthier life | Prof Sarah Berry

41

Recap: How exercise slows brain ageing | Dr Wendy Suzuki

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The #1 diet change to make today to fight chronic disease | Dr Mark Hyman

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Recap: How to lower your risk of arthritis | Dr Tamiko Katsumoto

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5 ways relationships change your gut health | Prof Tim Spector

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Recap: The hidden clock controlling your health | Professor Russell Foster

46

4 lifestyle changes that lower high blood pressure | Dr Sanjay Gupta

47

Recap: Fat: The full story | Sarah Berry

48

4 foods that heal your gut and reduce inflammation (in as little as 24 hours!) | Dr Will Bulsiewisz

49

Recap: How to maintain new habits in the New Year | Tara Swart & Sarah Berry

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5 daily habits of people who live longer | Dan Buettner

51

Recap: How your gut microbes could fight disease | Suzanne Devkota & Tim Spector

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How to drink alcohol without destroying your health | Prof. David Nutt

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Recap: How to break bad habits and transform your health | Rich Roll & Tim Spector

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What happens when you start eating healthy?

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Recap: We need to talk about metabolism | Shawn Stevenson & Tim Spector

56

8 ways to eat better in 2026 | Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Sarah Berry

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Recap: Why you should stop counting calories | Giles Yeo

58

ZOE’s best health tips of 2025 - Part 2

59

Recap: Tips to help prevent Alzheimer’s | Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai

60

ZOE’s best health tips of 2025 - Part 1

61

Recap: Is it time for you to try fasting? | Dr Valter Longo & Tim Spector

62

Healthier holiday eating with smart food swaps | Dr Federica Amati

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Recap: The truth about artificial sweeteners | Eran Elinav & Tim Spector

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Sleep, stress and exercise: your longevity toolkit | Kayla Barnes-Lentz

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Recap: Scrappy ways to eat healthier and save money | Carleigh Bodrug & Will Bulsiewicz

66

What to eat (and avoid) in a world full of plastic | Dr. Sabine Donnai

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Recap: Understanding endometriosis and PCOS | Dr Jen Ashton

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Fermented foods: what to eat to cut inflammation | Prof. Tim Spector

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Recap: Tips for a healthy immune system | Jenna Macciochi

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How learning to savour flavour can transform your health | Spencer Hyman

71

The science of winter depression with Prof. Debra Skene – leading chronobiologist

72

Tired and hungry? How the wrong breakfast will ruin your day | Prof. Benjamin Gardner & Professor Tim Spector

73

The #1 Dementia risk factor nobody talks about, and what to do

74

Lose weight by controlling these hormones | Bariatric surgeon Dr. Andrew Jenkinson

75

Recap: Why you should eat 30 different plants every week | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall & Tim Spector

76

HRV vs. VO2 max vs. ECG: Which wearable metric ACTUALLY matters? | Prof. Malcolm Findlay

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Recap: Why you should be wary of ‘low fat’ foods | Sarah Berry

78

Fix your sleep with the Royal Marine's sleep consultant Dr. Sophie Bostock

79

Recap: This type of daily chocolate could improve gut health | Spencer Hyman and Prof Sarah Berry

80

3 gut bacteria that protect your heart–and what to feed them | Prof. Tim Spector & Prof Nicola Segata

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Recap: Simple ways to improve gut health today | Dr. Karan Rajan

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5 threats to your immune system–and how to fight them | Prof. Daniel Davis MBE

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Recap: The truth about seed oils | Prof. Sarah Berry

84

Top Doctor: The hidden dangers in your daily multivitamin | Dr David Seres

85

Recap: Make the most out of EVERY meal | Christopher Gardner & Sarah Berry

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How to beat heart disease: 8 habits you must fix | Dr. Nour Makarem

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Recap: Davina McCall's menopause experience

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Food additives exposed: The artificial dyes and chemicals to avoid | Marion Nestle

89

Recap: The healthy way to feed your kids | Rhiannon Lambert and Dr. Federica Amati

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Forget crash diets: How to maintain a healthy weight | Alan Aragon & Prof. Sarah Berry

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Recap: How to start fermenting at home | Sandor Katz

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Nutrition Scientist: This is why you're confused about ultra processed food | Prof. Sarah Berry

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Recap: Simple steps to prevent allergies | Prof. Gideon Lack

94

No.1 Protein Scientist: Are you eating enough? | Prof. Stuart Phillips & Dr. Federica Amati

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Recap: How your gut fuels your brain and mood | Prof. John Cryan

96

Omega-3s and brain health: what the science really says | Dr. Bill Harris & Prof. Sarah Berry

97

Can bigger muscles really help burn fat and keep you young? | Dr. Vonda Wright

98

Are you at high risk of breast cancer? Follow this early detection guide | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi

99

Recap: How to get the most out of olive oil | Elizabeth Berger & Tim Spector

100

Can a traditional African diet help protect against inflammation? | Quirijn de Mast & Tim Spector

101

Recap: Is the new obesity medication too good to be true? | Dr. Louis J Aronne

102

How to lower blood pressure, improve heart health and reduce dementia risk | Prof. Tim Spector

103

Recap: The importance of lifting weights in your later years | Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

104

The daily step count that cuts inflammation in half | Prof. Janet Lord

105

Recap: Banish bad sleep with these top tips | Prof. Matt Walker

106

The 3 biggest myths about anti-aging skincare | Prof. John McGrath

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Recap: Simple steps to great gut health | Nicola Segata & Tim Spector

108

Which supplements work — and which are a waste | Prof. Tim Spector & Prof. Sarah Berry

109

Recap: Do you need to eat meat to build muscle? | Simon Hill & Will Bulsiewicz

110

Harvard Doctor: Obesity, cancer, and the real cost of convenience food | Dr. Andy Chan

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Recap: How to combat colon cancer | Dr. Andy Chan

112

The truth about the 5 biggest wellness trends this spring | Liz Earle MBE & Dr. Federica Amati

113

Recap: How ultra-processed food impacts your brain | Prof. Felice Jacka

114

Saunas, cold exposure, and your health: what the science says | Dr. Susanna Søberg & Prof. Tim Spector

115

Recap: The power of a 12 hour eating window | Prof. Satchin Panda

116

Why the ‘big food’ industry is killing us – and how to fight back | Prof. Brian Elbel and Prof. Tim Spector

117

Signs you may have high-functioning depression – and 5 ways to fix it | Dr. Judith Joseph and Dr. Sarah Berry

118

The brain-gut mystery: what’s really causing your IBS? with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

119

Recap: Rethinking rest - cancer treatment and exercise | Dr. Jessica Scott

120

The top 7 foods to fight inflammation this spring | Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Federica Amati

121

Matcha, coffee and green tea: which is healthiest? with Prof. Tim Spector and Chef Andrew Kojima

122

The workout that builds muscle, boosts your brain and slows down aging | Dr. Andy Galpin

123

Recap: Is friendship the key to healthy aging? | Rose Anne Kenny

124

The truth about low carb diets, sugar spikes, and ‘multigrain’ labels | Prof. Tim Spector

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Recap: 3 essentials for healthy skin | Dr. Justine Kluk & Prof. Sarah Berry

126

Do you want to die? How Bryan Johnson plans to cheat death

127

Recap: Can mindfulness improve physical health? | Prof. Ellen Langer

128

Why your workout should change with each new decade | Gabby Reece & Dr. Federica Amati

129

Recap: Red meat vs fake meat | Prof. Christopher Gardner

130

The best (and worst) oats for your health | Prof. Sarah Berry

131

Recap: Menstruation - what everyone needs to know | Jen Gunter & Sarah Berry

132

How to reverse arthritis in 8 weeks | Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto

133

Recap: Is your morning coffee harming your health? | James Hoffmann

134

The truth behind memory loss - and how to stop it with exercise | Dr. Wendy Suzuki

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Recap: What the science says about intermittent fasting | Gin Stephens

136

How to transform your health in midlife | Rich Roll and Prof. Tim Spector

137

Recap: The misunderstood function of fat | Deborah Clegg

138

3 simple steps to transform your metabolism | Shawn Stevenson and Prof. Tim Spector

139

Recap: Why we avoid exercise and how to overcome it | Daniel Lieberman

140

Why 90% of Alzheimer's cases are preventable | Drs. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai

141

Recap: Maintain brain health as you age | Dr. William Li

142

Could fasting extend your lifespan? | Dr. Valter Longo and Prof. Tim Spector

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Recap: What is inflammation and how can I control it | Prof. Philip Calder

144

The science of weight loss – and why calories don’t count! | Prof. Giles Yeo

145

Recap: How to adapt your diet for later life | Dr Federica Amati

146

Is your gut microbiome preventing weight loss? | Dr. Suzanne Devkota and Prof. Tim Spector

147

Recap: Simple steps to prevent dementia | Dr Claire Steves

148

How to eat in 2025: 7 science-backed tips | Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Sarah Berry

149

ZOE's best health tips of 2024 - Part 2

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ZOE's best health tips of 2024 - Part 1

151

Recap: Change how you exercise during menopause | Dr Stacy Sims

152

Are artificial sweeteners harming your gut? | Dr. Eran Elinav and Prof. Tim Spector

153

Recap: Reduce inflammation with a sprinkle of spices | Kanchan Koya

154

How to track your menopause symptoms | Dr. Sarah Berry and Tamsen Fadal

155

Recap: Strengthen your bones and avoid osteoporosis | Professor Tim Spector & Professor Cyrus Cooper

156

The truth about expiry dates, freezing food and vegetable scraps | Carleigh Bodrug and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

157

Recap: Boost health by defeating stress | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

158

5 years after COVID, what did we learn? | Dr. Tim Spector

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8 foods that soothe anxiety | Dr. Uma Naidoo

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Recap: Diet changes that could reduce bad cholesterol | Dr Sarah Berry

161

Eat your way to better gynecological health | Dr. Jennifer Ashton & Prof. Sarah Berry

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Recap: How much protein do you need? | Prof. Christopher Gardner

163

4 immunity tips for healthy ageing | Dr. Jenna Macciochi

164

Recap: What time of day are your muscles strongest? | Prof. Karyn Esser

165

Kids and junk food: simple ways to break the habit with Rhiannon Lambert & Dr. Federica Amati

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Recap: Tips to build better food habits | James Clear

167

Menopause ruins sleep and sex - here’s how to fix it | Dr. Kameelah Phillips and Prof. Sarah Berry

168

Do vitamin D supplements work? | Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Federica Amati

169

Recap: Mushroom nutrients and health benefits | Professor Tim Spector & Merlin Sheldrake

170

The truth about protein shakes, according to science | Dr Federica Amati

171

Recap: The truth about ultra processed food | Dr. Chris van Tulleken and Tim Spector

172

Simple ways to improve gut health | Dr. Karan Rajan

173

Recap: Is honey really better than sugar? | Dr. Sarah Berry

174

Which chocolate is the healthiest? | Spencer Hyman and Prof. Sarah Berry

175

Recap: How to heal your gut health after taking antibiotics | Prof. Tim Spector

176

Seed oils are not ‘evil’ - they could lower your risk of disease | Prof. Sarah Berry

177

Recap: How much coffee is bad for your health? | Prof. Tim Spector and James Hoffmann

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Davina McCall: Make this choice every day to reduce menopause symptoms

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Recap: How to pick the right bread for your health | Prof. Tim Spector and Vanessa Kimbell

180

How to eat 30 plants this week | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Prof. Tim Spector

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Recap: Is snacking really that bad? | Prof Tim Spector and Prof Sarah Berry

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Blood sugar hacks to give you more energy | Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé and Prof. Tim Spector

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Recap: Why nuts make you healthier | Professor Sarah Berry

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Why one in ten children have a food allergy | Dr. Gideon Lack

185

Recap: How to do intermittent fasting properly | Gin Stephens and Professor Tim Spector

186

How to lower cholesterol in 10 days | Prof. Sarah Berry

187

Recap: How dairy impacts your health: according to the science | Prof. Tim Spector & Prof. Sarah Berry

188

Olive oil: How to unlock health benefits | Prof. Tim Spector & Elizabeth Berger

189

Recap: What Prof. Tim Spector got wrong about Mushrooms and UPFs

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Why are young people getting colon cancer? | Dr. Andy Chan

191

Recap: Exercise and your blood sugar | Prof. Javier Gonzalez

192

Plant protein and strength: all you need to know | Simon Hill & Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

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Recap: Improve blood vessel health to slow aging | Dr William Li

194

Hidden health risk? The truth about emulsifiers with Dr. Federica Amati

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Recap: The top foods high in pesticides | Prof. Tim Spector

196

Can NASA research help fight cancer? | Dr Jessica Scott

197

Obesity and the new science of weight loss | Dr. Louis J Aronne

198

Fix your body clock to improve long term health with Prof. Satchin Panda

199

Remembering Michael Mosley: 4 habits that changed his life

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Is plant-based meat healthy? What the research shows with Prof. Christopher Gardner

201

Menstruation: Science, medicine and mythology

202

Why dementia could start in your blood vessels with Dr. William Li

203

How inflammation could age you with Prof. Philip Calder

204

Your new menopause toolkit with Dr. Mary Claire Haver & Dr. Sarah Berry

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The medicines hiding in your spice rack with Kanchan Koya & Dr. Sarah Berry

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Foods for every decade of life with Dr. Federica Amati

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What to eat to avoid osteoporosis

208

The TRUTH about intermittent fasting

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The best exercise routine, according to your muscle clocks with Professor Karyn Esser

210

Stop dementia before it starts

211

Three ways to prevent diabetes with Professor Naveed Sattar

212

The truth about SIBO with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

213

Fitness routines for menopause with Dr. Stacy Sims - exercise for every stage

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Coffee's hidden health benefits

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Live more healthy years

216

The surprising truth about histamine intolerance

217

Beat stress with science: 4 key techniques for stress relief with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

218

Mushrooms as medicine: Uncovering the health secrets of fungi

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What to eat for your health - according to science

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The truth about the Mediterranean diet

221

Does calorie counting improve your health?

222

The carnivore diet exposed: Healthful or harmful?

223

Does the paleo diet hold the secret to health?

224

Are low-fat diets bad for your health?

225

The keto diet uncovered: The truth about fat vs. carbs

226

How to master healthy eating habits with James Clear

227

The best exercise to improve your health

228

Inflammation and your gut: Expert guidance to improve your health

229

How to eat in 2024: 7 essential strategies

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10 tips to help you live healthier: Part 2

231

10 tips to help you live healthier: Part 1

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Why unhealthy carbs are making you sick, and what to do about it

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Could this diet solve your gut issues?

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How body fat impacts health and aging

235

Exercise myths busted: Practical steps to sustain your health

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We risked it all! Does ZOE work? Here's what our latest trial results show

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How to prevent heart disease, according to science

238

The surprising truth about lectins

239

Aging and longevity reimagined: Is mindfulness the secret?

240

Resistance training: How to stay strong as you age

241

The surprising link between dementia and oral health

242

Cardio exercise: How much do you really need?

243

Gut microbiome testing: What can it reveal about your health?

244

The shocking damage ultra-processed foods cause to your brain

245

Food before exercise: What does science say?

246

Skin aging and acne: What you should do

247

The great calorie deception: Are food labels misleading?

248

Antibiotics: The surprising truth about probiotics and what to do instead

249

Butter vs. margarine: What does science say?

250

Healthy aging: The surprising power of your social life

251

Chronic diarrhea? Here's what to do | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

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The truth about organic food - according to science

253

What’s the best natural sugar substitute?

254

Is dairy good or bad for you?

255

The truth about menopause supplements

256

How snacking impacts your health

257

How to stop diarrhea and what NOT to do

258

The menstrual cycle decoded: Lifestyle tips to ease your symptoms, with Hazel Wallace

259

Conquer IBS: 3 steps to healthier digestion

260

Protein & exercise: The secrets of healthy aging?

261

The surprising health impact of eating too fast

262

HRT for menopause: is it safe?

263

Omega-3 supplements: why you're (probably) wasting your money

264

How ultra-processed foods wreak havoc on your body

265

Why eating nuts makes you healthier, according to science

266

Protein: are you getting enough?

267

Trans fats: how worried should you be?

268

'Miracle' weight loss drug Ozempic is approved. But does it work?

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Nightshade vegetables: hazard or health food?

270

Michael Mosley: 4 habits that changed his life

271

Everything you've heard about lactose is wrong

272

Best of gut health - anniversary edition

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The future is here: AI and personalized healthcare with Eric Topol

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Eggs: are they good for me?

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How to maximize health in your later years

276

The ultimate guide to constipation

277

How to eat well on a budget

278

Signs of an unhealthy gut

279

How to improve blood sugar control with exercise

280

Foods to lower your cholesterol

281

Should we be worried about strep A?

282

How to make New Year’s resolutions stick

283

The health benefits of eating together

284

Tim Spector’s journey from health crisis to healthy eating - a chapter from Food for Life

285

Should you worry about gluten?

286

The secrets of good sleep

287

Heartburn: why it happens and what you can do

288

The truth about vitamin supplements

289

Menopause: Does diet play a part?

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How your gut affects your mental health

291

Cooking oils: what to use and when

292

Will fermented foods improve my gut health?

293

How fasting affects energy and mood - The Big IF Dailies

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3 meals a day VS little and often - The Big IF Dailies

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Gut bacteria & fasting: meet the night crew - The Big IF Dailies

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Does calorie counting work? - The Big IF Dailies

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Should you avoid late-night snacks? - The Big IF Dailies

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What breaks a fast? - The Big IF Dailies

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5 foods I got wrong - Tim Spector

300

What does science say about intermittent fasting?

301

Fiber: Why it’s important and how to get more of it

302

Heart health and aging

303

Gas & Bloating: the causes & how to stop it

304

How your food choices affect the planet

305

High cholesterol foods: what really happens when you eat them?

306

How to make your body clock work for you

307

Artificial sweeteners - worse than sugar?

308

Can spices improve your health?

309

How healthy are meat and dairy alternatives?

310

How food can improve your mood

311

Can you reverse damage from a bad diet?

312

How to control blood sugar spikes

313

Saturated fat: Monstrous or misunderstood?

314

This is what the Keto Diet does to your body...

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Processed foods - convenient or catastrophic?

316

Our ancestors’ diet: surprising discoveries from a 5000 year old iceman

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Introducing: ZOE Shorts

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Superfoods

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Inflammation, aging and disease. What's food got to do with it?

320

Can bread be healthy?

321

Is Coffee Healthy?

322

Your Gut is Full of Bugs: Why This is Great News

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Fats and oils: What’s the real story?

324

Is exercise or nutrition more important for weight loss?

325

Menopause: How your body changes and what you can do

326

Alcohol: Can it ever be healthy?

327

Is Dark Chocolate Good for Weight Loss?

328

Food Intolerances: What's the Story?

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