In this episode we’re digging deeper into the science behind something we're all talking about: Weightloss jabs.They’re an issue that came up when Vanessa Feltz visited the What’s My Age Again sofas, and they're the biggest health topic on the planet, but what do they really do to our bodies beyond the scales? And what’s the link between injections, health and your biological age?Inflammation, muscle strength and long-term wellbeing are all on the agenda too in this science packed episode of Dr Nichola’s Second Opinion.Producer: Mick CoyleSound Designer: James StoddProduction Manager: Sarah NichollsExecutive Producer: Finn RyanHead of Production: Cat Moran

In this episode we’re digging deeper into the science behind something we're all talking about: Weightloss jabs. They’re an issue that came up when Vanessa Feltz visited the What’s My Age Again sofas, and they're the biggest health topic on the planet, but what do they really do to our bodies beyond the scales? And what’s the link between injections, health and your biological age? Inflammation, muscle strength and long-term wellbeing are all on the agenda too in this science packed episode of Dr Nichola’s Second Opinion. Producer: Mick Coyle Sound Designer: James Stodd Production Manager: Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer: Finn Ryan Head of Production: Cat Moran

WEIGHTLOSS JABS: What does the science really say?

Welcome to What’s My Age Again – the podcast that asks:&nbsp; How old are you?&nbsp; How old is your body?&nbsp; What do you do to feel young?&nbsp;&nbsp;Katherine Ryan not only asks her celebrity guests how they feel about ageing but she also asks them to give her their blood.&nbsp; Every famous name on the show takes a biological age test and midway through the show we reveal how their bodies' age compares to their chronological age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Katherine Ryan is 41 but is her body?&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s a fascinating and fun conversation about their lifestyle, their childhood, their family and their attitude to getting older. Do they do anything to reverse the visible signs of ageing?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The guests span the decades, and we find out if years of being at the top of their game in sport, entertainment or politics has impacted their body.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr Nichola Conlon, who has a PhD in biochemistry joins us every week to discuss the guests’ results and to share the latest science on longevity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The test is carried out by the company Glycanage&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to try the Glycanage test for yourself, they are offering 25% off for WMAA listeners with the code&nbsp;WHATSMYAGEAGAIN25. Go to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://glycanage.com">glycanage.com</a>&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd38k-r04.eu1.hs-sales-engage.com%2FCtc%2FX%2B23284%2Fd38K-R04%2FJl22-6qcW7lCdLW6lZ3p4W52LMlv5qyfWNN9c92WH4H-SNW6xMddt72g6-BW6w8VJ126s9lNW23G7Mw26QtjZW6lqlL31j0Pl4W8YZgN22fDhd1W3XTqn26nbpjqW1mNqpj1hdNs9W8HK5nj4TGddxW8HLznz8vf8pqW6sGKNW25dFPvW4P2KyT1tll_8N7LZF8qt8w-yW61cM7x4mlhN0W7NpwNh1w8S7WW1sxyHT6zGJ9FW1nZF9x8fZ1ftW1WDLkJ5GsxgLW8j67xw3jy-vnW4tMb315XBTGKW7Gyb8C8T_pPpN4WKG-hbB8HKW7JT1yv190BHGf4tnLZl04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLucie.Cave%40bauermedia.co.uk%7Cac80cea4d5a24637187208ddf458f967%7C0e79f3f34eeb48ed815e2876c379e863%7C0%7C0%7C638935385169973308%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CSD99bv4UCbdQZgg%2BiPyldEmajcLZI2kE%2FTZI%2FDcPOo%3D&amp;reserved=0">T&amp;Cs</a>&nbsp;apply DISCLAIMER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Glycanage biological age test is a wellness test that helps measure chronic inflammation in the body.&nbsp; It is not a medical-grade device and the biological age is not a predictor of life expectancy.&nbsp; There are other tests available which use different methods and markers to assess biological age.&nbsp; This test has been used as a vehicle for an interesting conversation about ageing. Glycanage have not been paid to be part of the podcast&nbsp;

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Welcome to What’s My Age Again – the podcast that asks:  How old are you?  How old is your body?  What do you do to feel young?   Katherine Ryan not only asks her celebrity guests how they feel about ageing but she also asks them to give her their blood.  Every famous name on the show takes a biological age test and midway through the show we reveal how their bodies' age compares to their chronological age.      Katherine Ryan is 41 but is her body?   It’s a fascinating and fun conversation about their lifestyle, their childhood, their family and their attitude to getting older. Do they do anything to reverse the visible signs of ageing?    The guests span the decades, and we find out if years of being at the top of their game in sport, entertainment or politics has impacted their body.    Dr Nichola Conlon, who has a PhD in biochemistry joins us every week to discuss the guests’ results and to share the latest science on longevity.    The test is carried out by the company Glycanage   If you want to try the Glycanage test for yourself, they are offering 25% off for WMAA listeners with the code WHATSMYAGEAGAIN25. Go to glycanage.com  T&Cs apply DISCLAIMER    The Glycanage biological age test is a wellness test that helps measure chronic inflammation in the body.  It is not a medical-grade device and the biological age is not a predictor of life expectancy.  There are other tests available which use different methods and markers to assess biological age.  This test has been used as a vehicle for an interesting conversation about ageing. Glycanage have not been paid to be part of the podcast  

Welcome to What’s My Age Again – the podcast that asks:&nbsp; How old are you?&nbsp; How old is your body?&nbsp; What do you do to feel young?&nbsp;&nbsp;Katherine Ryan not only asks her celebrity guests how they feel about ageing but she also asks them to give her their blood.&nbsp; Every famous name on the show takes a biological age test and midway through the show we reveal how their bodies' age compares to their chronological age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Katherine Ryan is 41 but is her body?&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s a fascinating and fun conversation about their lifestyle, their childhood, their family and their attitude to getting older. Do they do anything to reverse the visible signs of ageing?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The guests span the decades, and we find out if years of being at the top of their game in sport, entertainment or politics has impacted their body.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr Nichola Conlon, who has a PhD in biochemistry joins us every week to discuss the guests’ results and to share the latest science on longevity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The test is carried out by the company Glycanage&nbsp;&nbsp;If you want to try the Glycanage test for yourself, they are offering 25% off for WMAA listeners with the code&nbsp;WHATSMYAGEAGAIN25. Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://glycanage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">glycanage.com</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd38k-r04.eu1.hs-sales-engage.com%2FCtc%2FX%2B23284%2Fd38K-R04%2FJl22-6qcW7lCdLW6lZ3p4W52LMlv5qyfWNN9c92WH4H-SNW6xMddt72g6-BW6w8VJ126s9lNW23G7Mw26QtjZW6lqlL31j0Pl4W8YZgN22fDhd1W3XTqn26nbpjqW1mNqpj1hdNs9W8HK5nj4TGddxW8HLznz8vf8pqW6sGKNW25dFPvW4P2KyT1tll_8N7LZF8qt8w-yW61cM7x4mlhN0W7NpwNh1w8S7WW1sxyHT6zGJ9FW1nZF9x8fZ1ftW1WDLkJ5GsxgLW8j67xw3jy-vnW4tMb315XBTGKW7Gyb8C8T_pPpN4WKG-hbB8HKW7JT1yv190BHGf4tnLZl04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLucie.Cave%40bauermedia.co.uk%7Cac80cea4d5a24637187208ddf458f967%7C0e79f3f34eeb48ed815e2876c379e863%7C0%7C0%7C638935385169973308%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CSD99bv4UCbdQZgg%2BiPyldEmajcLZI2kE%2FTZI%2FDcPOo%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer">T&amp;Cs</a>&nbsp;apply DISCLAIMER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Glycanage biological age test is a wellness test that helps measure chronic inflammation in the body.&nbsp; It is not a medical-grade device and the biological age is not a predictor of life expectancy.&nbsp; There are other tests available which use different methods and markers to assess biological age.&nbsp; This test has been used as a vehicle for an interesting conversation about ageing. Glycanage have not been paid to be part of the podcast&nbsp;

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