The future of medicine isn't treating disease – it's predicting and preventing it. Dr Florence Comite joins Liz to talk about the five tests she recommends for tracking important health markers, and how they can reveal future risks for conditions such as diabetes and dementia years before symptoms appear.

In this episode, Liz and Florence discuss why understanding your health data could be one of the most important investments you make in your future wellbeing.

Florence also shares the daily habits she uses to support healthy ageing, and the role of personalised medicine in extending healthspan.

In this episode:

· The data we should be collecting about ourselves daily

· Getting the most out of wearables

· The five biomarkers for women's longevity

· Ways to adjust your lifestyle to prevent potential health disorders

· The midlife symptoms that could indicate future health concerns

· Why genes don’t determine our destiny

More from Florence:

· Follow Florence on Instagram

· Read Florence’s book Invincible

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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If foods you've eaten for years are suddenly leaving you bloated, uncomfortable or rushing to the loo, fluctuating hormones could be to blame. Liz explores how perimenopause can activate digestive discomfort and looks at ways to support the gut lining to improve symptoms.

Plus: how to avoid injuries from strength training, managing acid reflux and indigestion, evening heart palpitations and can using a sauna reduce dementia risk?

In this episode:

•Are hormone fluctuations making me gluten intolerant?

•Ways to manage heartburn and indigestion

•Will using a sauna reduce my risk of dementia?

•Advice for avoiding injuries when strength training

•Why is my heartbeat so loud at night?

Links mentioned in the episode:

•Creatine - https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=creatine

•Butyrate - https://lizearlewellbeing.com/?s=butyrate

•The Good Gut Guide - https://shorturl.at/hwfDb

•British Heart Foundation information on PPIs - https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/drug-cabinet/proton-pump-inhibitors

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

•Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

•WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

•Order Liz's new book – How to Age- https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Age-Supercharge-Health-Better/dp/1399723715

•A Better Second Half- https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399723677?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695723884&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=lizearlewellb-21&linkId=5eefa1edb4d033e84befc25728bebcf0&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

•Follow Liz on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lizearleme/?hl=en

•Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lizearlewellbeing/?hl=en

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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If you’re struggling to regulate food noise it might just be that you need to eat more – not less. Nutritionist Kim Pearson joins Liz to discuss how a few simple food swaps and easy lifestyle hacks can manage our appetite just as effectively as weight-loss jabs.

They talk about the importance of muscle mass for healthy weight maintenance, and why protein and strength training are essential in midlife.

Kim also explains how we’re getting breakfast all wrong, and shares ways we can hack our daily routine to train our body to turn off the cravings.

In this episode:

· Natural ways to reduce food cravings

· Why we should be eating more – not less

· Protein-rich meal ideas

· How you can sleep yourself slim

· The low-fat diet myth

· How skipping breakfast is sabotaging your weight loss

· Why olive oil might be nature’s GLP-1

More from Kim:

· Follow Kim on Instagram

· Read Kim’s new book The Nozempic Diet

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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If your joints feel stiffer than they used to, midlife hormone fluctuations might be at play- declining oestrogen can affect connective tissue, joint lubrication and bone health. Liz talks through the supplements and exercises that will help keep joints strong and flexible for longer, and why HRT could make a difference.

Plus: gentle skincare after microneedling, getting the most nutrition from nuts and seeds, mouth-taping for improved sleep quality and can turmeric affect HRT?

In this episode:

· Do collagen supplements help with achy joints?

· Skincare tips post-microneedling

· What’s the best way to add nuts and seeds to my diet?

· Mouth-breathing is disrupting my sleep

· Will taking turmeric affect my HRT?

Links mentioned in the episode:

· Fushi Organic Rosehip Oil

· By Sarah Hero Facial Oil

· Collagen peptides

· Turmeric/curcumin

· Omega-3

· Podcast with Dr Louise Oliver on mouth taping and breath work

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

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Muscle doesn't just keep us strong and toned – it’s also an essential longevity tool. Physician and bestselling author Dr Gabrielle Lyon joins Liz to explain how lifting weights protects your bones, regulates blood sugar and promotes healthy ageing – and why it’s never too early or late to start.

In this episode, Liz and Gabrielle discuss why we naturally lose muscle mass from our 30s, and how resistance training can protect against osteoporosis and metabolic disease.

Gabrielle also shares practical advice on protein intake and simple, functional strength exercises to build into your week to help you feel stronger, fitter and more resilient

In this episode:

· Why muscle is an organ of longevity

· How perimenopause impacts muscle mass

· The link between poor muscle health and type 2 diabetes

· How building muscle can help you burn fat

· The importance of protein for healthy ageing

· Easy ways to build strength training into your week

More from Gabrielle:

· Follow Gabrielle on Instagram

·The Forever Strong Playbook

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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Quality sleep may be one of the most overlooked tools that we have for healthy ageing. Sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock joins Liz to unpack how disrupted sleep in midlife impacts everything from mood and metabolism to cardiovascular wellbeing.

They discuss how perimenopause can interrupt a good night’s rest, the connection between sleep deprivation and blood sugar imbalance, and why catching up with a long lie-in at the weekend might do more harm than good.

Sophie explains how light exposure and regular movement can help your body prepare for rest. She also shares practical advice to help restore healthy circadian rhythms and get your shut-eye back on track.

In this episode:

· The link between poor sleep and cardiovascular disease

· What happens to the brain when you're asleep

· The importance of daylight to help you wind down

· Why poor sleep impacts insulin sensitivity

· Easy ways to support a good night’s rest

· Why long lie-ins don’t make up for a week of bad sleep

Links mentioned in the episode:

· Magnesium

· Ashwagandha

More from Sophie:

· Follow Sophie on Instagram

· Visit thesleepscientist.com

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

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Why does weight loss suddenly feel harder in midlife – even when we’re eating less? Liz is joined by Georgie Murphy, Head of Nutrition for supplement brand SISTERLY, to explore the impact of hormonal shifts, muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies on our bodies. They discuss how restricted eating can actually work against weight loss after 40, and why proper nourishment works more effectively for the everyday demands of a busy midlife.

This episode is sponsored by SISTERLY, who are offering listeners of the show 15% off purchases at sisterlylab.com when you use the code LIZLOVES at checkout.

In this episode:

· The midlife body changes impacting weight loss

· Why eating less has stopped working

· The impact of restricted diets on hair and skin

· Ways to nourish – not punish – your body

Links mentioned in the episode:

· SISTERLY The Elevator all-in-one supplement

More from Georgie:

· Follow SISTERLY on Instagram

· More about SISTERLY

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

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