With one in two women expected to have an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime, orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright reveals the steps to take now to protect ourselves from this reality - and instead age with power.

Liz and Vonda discuss how we can invest in both our physical and mental resilience to avoid osteoporosis, immobility, joint pain and bone fractures in later life, plus how motherhood, menopause, vaping and smoking impact our bones.

Vonda shares the major exercise change to make to improve our strength, and the foods to prioritise to ensure you're getting enough calcium and protein (plus other essential nutrients you need) for your bones and muscles.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

• Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Ageing with Power by Vonda Wright
• Follow Vonda Wright on Instagram
• Oestrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming
• What is oestrogen and why it matters, with Professor Avrum Bluming
• The midlife muscle crisis, with Dr Gabrielle Lyon
• Royal Osteoporosis Society
• A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
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This week, Liz Earle covers your questions on probiotics and UTIs, vitamin D dosage, fluoride toothpaste, and HRT mineral depletion.

Liz shares beneficial probiotic strains and lifestyle strategies for UTIs in midlife for one listener, plus looks at whether you can get too much vitamin D for Sue.

She also gives her thoughts on fluoride toothpaste for Amy, and considers whether hormone replacement therapy can deplete our minerals.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• What you need to know about UTIs - YouTube
• The Naked Pharmacy Gut Love - save 20% with code LIZLOVES
• Your Supplements D-Mannose
• Optibac For Women
• Signs you’re low in these midlife nutrients, with Dominique Ludwig
• Lifecode GX genetic testing
• BetterYou Vitamin D sprays - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Are water filters worth it? - YouTube
• 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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How do we know if our skincare is working? Cosmetic scientist Faiza Hussain joins Liz for this podcast to reveal the science-backed ingredients that will enhance your skin's longevity.

Faiza walks Liz through innovative skincare delivery systems, such as liposomal and nano-technology, and the science behind neurocosmetics, plus how melanin impacts the efficacy of 'anti-ageing' products.

They also take a deep dive into next-generation ingredients for ageing skin, such as peptides, tranexamic acid, and gluthatione - and the ones to avoid!

Links mentioned in the episode:

• NEX Skincare - save 25% with code LIZLOVES
• Follow NEX Skincare on Instagram
• 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 investigates your questions on HRT dosage, lactoferrin and colostrum, the Mediterranean diet, and creatine.

Liz looks at safe levels and absorption of HRT for Christine, and lactoferrin vs colostrum for Tiff, plus shares more supplement suggestions for heavy periods.

For an anonymous listener, Liz dives into the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet for inflammation. She also reveals how Pam can incorporate creatine into her routine, despite having a sensitive tummy, and shares what can be done about fragile, thinning skin in the genital area.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The secret to slowing ageing, with Sandra Kaufmann
• Leapfrog Immune (contains lactoferrin) - save 10% with LIZLOVES
• Promix Nutrition's Creatine - save 15% at Healf through this link
• ARTAH Essential Creatine - save 15% 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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Unsure about injectables? Facialist Justine Masters joins Liz to spill on how we can get clear, plump and glowing skin at any age without surgeries or tweakments.

Justine reveals her inside-out approach to skincare, and shares alternatives to injectables such as microneedling to boost collagen, taping for fine lines and cupping for extra radiance.

Liz and Justine also share their top ingredients for mature skin, such as peptides and exosomes, and discuss whether retinols may be falling out of fashion.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow The Alternative Facialist on Instagram
• The Alternative Facialist website
• Fushi Wellbeing castor oil 
• Facial cupping set
• Sports and muscle tape
• 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 is back tackling your questions on whether it's ever too late to start HRT, emotional eating habits, unwanted facial hair, and creatine.

Liz looks at genetic testing, tinnitus and menopause, and whether it's ever too late to start hormone replacement therapy for Carmel.

She also shares strategies to help stop Sue's emotional and binge eating habits from holding her back in midlife.

Liz also delves into unwanted facial hair that appears in midlife for Jo and the benefits of creatine for Mitch.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Lifecode GX
• BetterYou spray supplements - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• Reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with Patrick Holford
• How EMDR therapy can help heal trauma, with Dr Cheryl Cross
• Tweezerman tweezers
• Follow Lily Earle on Instagram
• 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 you struggle with an inflammatory skin condition or want a more radiant complexion? Renowned dermatologist Dr Nicholas Perricone joins Liz to reveal the nutrition and lifestyle tweaks we should make to improve our skin health.

Liz and Nicholas discuss foods that can inflame our skin (and others that can calm it), Nicholas' three-day nutritional facelift, and the 'beauty molecule'.

Nicholas also shares his thoughts on red light therapy and sunlight for skin, plus reveals why hydrogen water might be the simplest skincare strategy yet.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The Beauty Molecule by Dr Nicholas Perricone
• Dr Nicholas Perricone's three-day diet
• Follow Dr Nicholas Perricone on Instagram
• Reversing your biological age, with Dr Nichola Conlon (podcast on NAD+)
• 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 osteoporosis, midlife anxiety, relief for dry eyes, cold water exposure, and curbing chocolate cravings.

Liz looks at the benefits of HRT for osteoporosis, plus shares strategies to protect our bones for Susan, covers strategies for midlife anxiety for an anonymous listener, and helps Gail get relief for her dry eyes in midlife.

With cold showers, ice baths and intermittent fasting all surging in popularity, Liz looks at whether these trends are really suited to midlife women for Michelle, and reveals how to kick a chocolate habit for Jane.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Menopause and anxiety, with Dr Rebecca Lewis
• Balance Menopause App
• Peep Club Instant Relief Eye Spray and Heated Eye Wand - save 15% with LIZLOVES
• How to protect your eye health, with Dr Elizabeth Hawkes
• 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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Want to glow from within? Nutritional therapist Sarah Bayliss joins Liz for this podcast on energising our bodies, minds and souls through nutrition, sunlight and balanced routines.

Liz and Sarah chat through what to eat to give our skin its healthiest glow, how to build a plate of food, and whether it is more detrimental to get too much sun or too little sun.

They also detail sustainable lifestyle changes we can make to improve our health, such as upping our protein and shifting our routines with the seasons.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Follow Sarah on Instagram
• Buy Do Nourish: How to eat for resilience
• Visit Sarah's website
• 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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In this podcast, Liz unpacks your questions on HRT and weight, micro-plastics in dentalcare, skin-boosting supplements, and sticking to healthy habits when life gets busy.

Liz looks at whether hormone replacement therapy can cause weight gain or weight loss in midlife for Elaine, takes a deep dive into micro-plastics in dental products for Tessa, and highlights the skin benefits of astaxanthin for Jay.

And Liz also shares strategies to ensure we stick to our healthy habits when we feel like we are being pulled in every direction for Alex.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The truth about gum disease and Alzheimer’s, with Dr Victoria Sampson
• Clench No More mouth guard
• Leapfrog Immune - save 10% with LIZLOVES 
• Ingenious Collagen+ - save 15% 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

Please note, on some occasions, we earn revenue if you click the links and buy the products, but we never allow this to bias our coverage and always honestly review. For more information please read our Affiliate Policy.

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