This week, Liz covers your questions on skin and weight loss, gel nails safety, pro-ageing supplements, and overheating.

There's Linda's Q on how she can keep her skin feeling plump and bouncy post-weight loss, and Liz looks at whether shellac and gel manicures are really safe for Kate.

Liz takes a deep dive into pro-ageing supplements NMN and glutathione for Susie, and helps Dottie to cool down with overheating.

Links mentioned in the episode

• Ingenious Collagen+ - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Ancient + Brave True Collagen - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Is NMN safe to take?
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Do ultra-processed foods affect men and women differently? Journalist Milli Hill joins Liz to reveal how the menopause leaves women vulnerable to the detrimental effects of UPFs.

Liz and Milli look at how UPFs are marketed at women with labels such as 'low-calorie' and 'skinny', plus consider how our period symptoms and the menopause are linked to our diet.

Milli also walks Liz through other health issues that UPFs may present for women, such as osteoporosis and dementia.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Ultra-Processed Women: The lies we’re fed about what we eat and how to break free by Milli Hill
• Follow Milli Hill on Instagram
• What ultra-processed foods really do to our bodies, with Chris van Tulleken
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Liz answers your questions on gluten sensitivity, daily SPF use, supplements for joints and inflammation, and supporting pregnant children.

Sasha asks about gluten-free alternatives and getting your gut back on track, and Liz looks at whether daily SPF use is a necessity.

Liz also covers glucosamine and chondroitin for joint and bone health, inflammation and immunity for Cath, and shares supplement suggestions for Sarah and her pregnant daughter.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The Good Gut Guide by Liz Earle
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Do we really need SPF every day? – with Dr Veronique Bataille
• Zita West pregnancy supplements
• Save 20% at The Naked Pharmacy with LIZLOVES
• Save 15% at Wild Nutrition with code LIZLOVES
• Bare Biology
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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How is the immune system linked to the menopause? Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi joins Liz to reveal the crucial role our immune system plays in how we age and how we experience this transition.

Jenna explains why we need to broaden our definition of our immune system to improve our health span, and walks Liz through the knock-on impact changing hormones can have on the immune system. They also take a look at the science of inflammaging and senescent cells.

Plus, expect practical information on how to best support your immune system as you move through menopause (and beyond).

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Immune to Age: The game-changing science of lifetime health by Dr Jenna Macciochi 
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Liz covers health and genetic tests, creatine, enlarged pores, menstrual symptoms, and liver health for this Q&A podcast.

Abigail asks for recommendations on health and genetic tests, while Terina has a question on collagen and creatine for aches and pains.

Liz answers an anonymous question on dealing with enlarged pores on ageing skin, and another on how to best support liver health.

She also helps Amelia deal with her debilitating menstrual symptoms.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Medichecks, Thriva, Randox Health, Hum2n - Health tests
• Skip the queue at Healf Zone through this exclusive link
• LifeCode GX
• NatureDoc 
• Newson Health Clinic
• Everything you need to know about the pill (but were too afraid to ask) by Kate Muir
• The pill, HRT and medical gaslighting – with Kate Muir
• Pain management for migraine – with Dr Katy Munro
• The National Migraine Centre
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Following on from her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021, TV presenter Julia Bradbury joins Liz to reveal how we can be healthier and fitter than ever before after recovery.

Julia shares how her cancer diagnosis changed her attitude to her health and the valuable insights she has since gained from genetic testing.

Liz and Julia also dig deep into VO2, grip strength and balance as markers of longevity, chat through their lifestyle strategies to prioritise brain health. They also bond over their shared love of the outdoors for better health. 

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Hack Yourself Healthy by Julia Bradbury
• Follow Julia Bradbury on Instagram
• ITV Julia Bradbury Breast Cancer and Me 
• Lifecode GX genetic testing
• Eat to beat disease in midlife - with Aaron Deere
• Hooke Clinic
• What to eat to beat disease - with Dr William Li
• Follow Dr Nasha Winters on Instagram
• Avoid osteoporosis, frailty and immobility - with Dr Vonda Wright
• Nutrigenomics for wellbeing - with Emma Beswick
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Mentally scattered? Feel frazzled by stress? Herbal polypharmacist Schia Mitchell Sinclair joins Liz to reveal why adaptogens might be key to better brain health in midlife.

In this episode, brought to you in partnership with The Herbtender, Schia explains the differences between adaptogens, nootropics and functional mushrooms, plus shares the impact chronic stress is really having on our brain health.

Schia and Liz discuss which herbs and botanicals can help with your cognitive function, and cover others that have whole body benefits too, such as for blood sugar regulation and gut health.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Save 20% at The Herbtender with the LIZLOVES code - Focus & Clarity and Doze & Dream
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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This week, Liz is shining a light on mouth taping, red light therapy for pain management, ageing eye and skin health, multivitamins, and cold sores.

Liz takes a closer look at sleep and mouth taping for Sheena, plus delves into red light therapy and other strategies for chronic pain issues for Diana and her daughter.

There are questions from Kate on declining eyesight and skin health, an anonymous listener on the efficacy of multivitamins, and Annabel seeking help for cold sores.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• MyoTape mouth tape
• The lightning Process for pain - with Lauren Stoney
• What chronic illness taught me - with Lily Earle
• Sunlighten sauna - save 10% with LIZLOVES
• PEMFiT City of London
• Dr Lipp Original Lip Balm
• Melissa essential oil
• Are You Getting Enough? The ABCs of Midlife Nutrition with Liz Earle MBE
• Sisterly The Elevator - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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Are weight loss drugs the silver bullet for sustainable and healthy fat loss? GP registrar Dr Jack Mosley joins Liz to weigh up whether we can get similar results from clever nutrition instead of using weight loss injections.

Jack and Liz discuss the science behind these potentially game-changing weight loss drugs, why they may do more harm than good for some people, and how to ensure you're still supporting your body with the nutrients you need, if you do decide to go down this route.

They also share nutritional advice for fat loss for those who prefer not to use drug treatments - with potentially better results.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Food Noise: How weight loss medications & smart nutrition can silence your cravings, by Dr Jack Mosley
• The Fast 800
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to be featured on the show

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This week, Liz takes on your questions on early osteoporosis, dizziness, itchy scalps, saffron for mood, and hydrogen water.

There's Rachel's question on increasing appetite and building bone density, and Susie writes in to ask why she feels dizzy in the morning plus what canbe done about her itchy, flaky scalp.

Liz also looks at saffron and low mood for Valerie, and talks through hydrogen water for an anonymous listener.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Oestrogen and bone health, with Dr Kuki Avery and Dr Laura Flexer
• Fushi Wellbeing - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• The Better Menopause Better Night - save 20% with LIZLOVES
• Book a free consultation at The Naked Pharmacy
• The truth about coming off antidepressants, with Dr Mark Horowitz
• Save 15% at Healf through this link
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
• Have a question for Liz? Send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to 07518 471846, or email us at [email protected] for the chance to befeatured on the show

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