When is the best time to exercise?

The ideal Exercise Time of Day (ETOD) is a concept researchers have been exploring for many years. The question is pretty simple: is there an optimal time of day that will maximise athletic performance, body composition adaptations, and health? One study conducted on Olympic swimmers found a significant influence of time of day on speed. […]

What’s an optimal hydration strategy for exercise?

Dehydration can flatline exercise performance. Yet, all kinds of myths abound about the best way to get the fluid your body needs to fuel workout gains. It can be hard to cut through the noise and get to the actual science to guide our hydration choices. ​​Hydration is all about replenishment. Exercise leads to the […]

Separating Science from Religion | Gary Fraser, Md, PhD

What can health-conscious people learn from the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Join me in Episode #293 as I sit down with Distinguished Professor Gary Fraser, a cardiologist and leading nutrition scientist, to discover the science on why Seventh-day Adventists have better health outcomes. “I think it’s kind of true that there are at least three things […]

Overcoming anxiety and breaking destructive habits | Judson Brewer, PhD, Md

When we discuss health, we typically hone in on the tangible: diet, exercise, sleep. Yet, in doing so, we often overlook a pivotal aspect: mental wellbeing. In Episode #285, I sit down with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Judson Brewer to look inward at anxiety, destructive habits, and how to build new habits. “If you don’t […]

6 lifestyle habits that will improve your health | Satchin Panda, PhD

How often do we consider the powerful, invisible rhythms governing our health and daily lives? Dr Satchin Panda, a leading expert in the field of circadian biology, returns in Episode #283 to help us unlock the secrets of our body’s internal clocks. Join us as we explore Dr Panda’s six simple pillars to nurture and […]

Omega 3 tips, ancestral diets and a new study on bananas | Drew Harrisberg, BSc

Navigating the path to optimal health, we often find intersections between age-old practices and the latest scientific findings. Join me in Episode #282 as I sit down with exercise physiologist Drew Harrisberg to bridge the gap between ancient dietary practices and the latest findings on nutrition, from the importance of omega-3s to the ethics of […]

Protect your liver and promote optimal metabolic health | Alan Flanagan, PhD

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of those health conditions that, while incredibly common, doesn’t often make it to our dinner-table conversations. But as a highly prevalent condition globally, understanding NAFLD becomes crucial not just for ourselves, but also to support our friends and family. Join me in Episode #281 as I sit down […]

Neglecting our body’s natural clocks is harming our health (Part 1) | Satchin Panda, PhD

In today’s fast-paced world, we’re all striving for better health, often focusing on diet, exercise, and mindfulness. But what if the secret to optimal wellbeing lies in aligning our lives with our natural circadian rhythms? In Episode #280, I’m joined by Satchin Panda, a pioneering researcher in circadian biology, to unpack the often-overlooked importance of […]

What you need to know about omega 3 and 6 fats | Philip Calder, PhD

If you follow a plant-based diet, chances are you’ve questioned whether you’re getting enough omega-3. Polyunsaturated fats are currently a highly contentious topic in online nutrition spaces, and in this episode, I sit down with Professor Philip Calder to unpack everything you need to know. “Fatty acids are not all, by definition, bad. They have […]