Can you prevent stretch marks after losing weight?
This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by producer JJ Clarke to answer listener questions on sleep, weight loss and even...
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Real Health with Karl Henry
The show that cuts through the nonsense about healthy living and tells you what you need to be doing to live healthier each and every day. Join Karl each week for tips and practical advice t...
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Why your phone is so hard to put down
We check our phones dozens, even hundreds, of times a day, often without realising how much they interrupt our attention. This week on The R...
The food that fuels your cancer journey
When someone is diagnosed with cancer, food can become a source of confusion, with endless advice online about what to eat and what to avoid...
Can you trust your smartwatch?
Millions of us now use smartwatches to track our sleep, heart rate, fitness and recovery, but how accurate is all that information? This wee...
The habits that help you live longer
Most of us hope to stay healthy as we get older, but few of us think about the small choices we make today that shape our future. This week...
How to poo properly with physio Clare Bourne
Most of us never think about how we go to the toilet until something goes wrong. This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl is joined by pel...
Why 1200 calorie diets are setting you up to fail
This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl answers your health questions in another Karl's Questions episode. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Kar...
What your liver wishes you knew about alcohol
Many of us think liver disease only affects heavy drinkers, but the reality is far more complex. This week on The Real Health podcast, Profe...
The surprising habit that brings more happiness than money
We spend so much of life chasing happiness, but are we looking in the wrong places? On this week's episode of The Real Health podcast, Profe...
How to lose fat without calorie counting
On this episode of Real Health, I am joined by producer JJ Clarke for a Karl’s Questions special, answering listener queries from social med...
The secret to youthful skin and warning signs to look out for
Healthy skin is about far more than appearance, but many people are still confused by skincare trends and conflicting advice. On this week’s...
Why your waistline tells a bigger story than your weight
On this week's episode of Real Health, I am joined by registered dietitian and business owner Orla Walsh to discuss the factors that really...
The muscle myth that could change your health
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by Professor Phil Jakeman, Professor of Exercise Science at the University of...
The hidden health impact of Irish drinking culture
Dr. Chris Luke, retired consultant in emergency medicine, medical columnist, and host of the Irish Medical Lives podcast, joins me on this w...
How to take control of your money and reduce stress
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by John O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Blueprint Financial Planning and foun...
Why calorie counting often fails and what works instead
On this week’s episode of Real Health, I’m joined by registered dietitian Aisling Geary, who works within the NHS while also running her own...
The convenience trap: how modern life is changing us
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast , I’m joined by Dr Dale Whelehan, assistant professor of psychology at Trinity College Dub...
Beyond weight loss: a smarter approach to women’s health
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr Ailis Brosnan, Midlife Wellness Coach. We’d love to hear your thoughts...
From teen training to takeaways: your top health questions answered
Is protein powder safe for a 16-year-old starting the gym? On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast, I’m joined by producer JJ Clar...
Why gastric surgery is more successful than weight loss drugs
On this week’s episode of The Real Health Podcast , Karl Henry sits down with Dr John Loy, consultant bariatric surgeon, to explore the scie...