Getting older comes with plenty of health concerns and things we need to be aware of. But how conscious are we about our muscles as we age? Is it a big deal if we lose some muscle mass? This week it’s all about why looking after our muscles as we get older is so important. Host: Karl Henry Guest: Dr Brendan Egan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why muscle is crucial to helping you live longer and better with Dr Brendan Egan

One of the nation’s favourite health and wellness experts, Karl Henry brings an insightful weekly podcast to cut through the nonsense about health Dos and Don’ts. Every week Karl is joined by experts for valuable conversations on all things physical and mental health as well as and lifestyle tips to make health easy and accessible.

Health & Fitness

On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl Henry talks to Lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Ulster University, Dr Conor Heffernan, about the birth of gym culture in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of gym culture in Ireland with Dr Conor Heffernan

On the Real Health podcast this week Karl is joined by Trichologist and founder of Trua and Remi, Claire Fullam.
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What to do when you experience hair loss with Trichologist Claire Fullam

On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl Henry is joined by the author of the new book ‘Heart: An Owner’s Guide’, consultant cardiologist based in Black Rock Clinic, Dr. Paddy Barrett. 
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A guide to a disease-free and healthy heart with Cardiologist, Dr Paddy Barrett

On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl Henry is joined by Zen Buddhist teacher, author of ‘The Things That You See Only When You Slow Down, international bestseller, Haemen Sunim, who has written a new book titled ‘When Things Don't Go Your Way.’ 
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What to do when things don’t go your way with Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim

On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl Henry is joined by the author of a new book titled ‘The Cancer Guide,’ clinical professor at Trinity College Dublin and psychiatrist, Professor Anne-Marie O’Dwyer. 
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Why muscle is crucial to helping you live longer and better with Dr Brendan Egan

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