In the latest episode of the Let's Talk Health podcast, we sat down with orthopaedic surgeon at St Barts Hospital and knee replacement expert Jaison Patel.

Jaison talks us through the anatomy of the knee, why injuries in this area are so common, and how surgery works when it's required.

Intro: 0:00

Why are knee injuries so common?: 01:06

Common knee injuries: 02:15

Why damage occurs: 04:02

How knee problems are discovered: 04:55

Arthritis and wear and tear: 06:11

How to prevent injuries: 08:00

Advice for older adults: 11:02

Common myths about the knee: 13:40

Knee braces and supports: 15:42

How weight management can help: 17:51

When to see a specialist: 21:25

Osteoarthritis: 25:03

Knee replacement surgery and treatment: 27:20

Post-surgery recovery: 34:34

How long does a replacement last?: 41:21

Outro: 42:56

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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: intro

2:19: what is the menstrual cycle?

3:30: menstrual cycle phases

6:24: the influence of progesterone and oestrogen

7:11: what's happening during each phase?

10:38: common issues professionals see

12:41: understanding what's 'normal' for you

14:57: PCOS, endometriosis, and fibroids

19:13: period 'hacking' and the power of physiology

26:02: why there's so little research

28:31: the impact sport and exercise can have

30:34: changing attitudes to stigma and education

36:02: what to expect a professional to ask

37:25: irregular cycles and 'no' period

39:41: stress and other lifestyle factors

41:28: period myth busting

43:29: the most important piece of advice

45:08: outro

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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: intro

0:58: what is a nutritionist?

2:46: all about supplements

4:53: plant-based and vegan diets

8:01: the importance of 5-a-day

10:15: how to eat healthy on-the-go

11:38: managing cravings

14:09: food and mental health

15:58: the potential for 'guilt' around overeating

17:23: sweeteners and artificial sugars

22:00: processed foods

23:54: eating well on a budget

25:43: the benefits of frozen food

26:40: smoothies and meal replacement drinks

28:37: how often should we eat?

30:46: intermittent fasting

32:51: liquid calories and alcohol

35:58: why food experts matter

39:11: top tips, debunking myths, and buzzwords explained

45:30: outro

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