MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast

By age 35, 40% to 66% of men in the UK have noticeably thinning hair or hair loss. We're getting better as men at dealing with it and, most importantly, we now have options for preventing and reversing hair loss.
In this special episode of MAN ALIVE, NHS GP and leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster covers the most common questions men ask about male pattern baldness and hair loss.
We discuss what male pattern baldness is, what it's caused by and how dihydrotestosterone plays an important part, what lifestyle factors can both speed up hair loss and improve hair quality, and the pros and cons of each treatment option.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Male Pattern Baldness
03:03 What Causes Male Hair Loss?
09:13 When Can Male Pattern Baldness Begin?
09:43 Lifestyles Factors That Speed Up Male Hair Loss
11:07 Can You Prevent/Reverse Male Hair Loss?
24:24 Conclusion & Caveats
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#menshealth #hairloss #malepatternbaldness

Something as simple as a haircut can improve a man's confidence and snowball into amazing positive habits, so how do you start?
Celebrity hairstylist Michael Douglas joins leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster on MAN ALIVE today to give men expert tips on their hair, as well as sharing his own rollercoaster health journey - including how he died for 3 minutes after a collapsed lung and how he has possibly our best blood test results on the podcast so far!
In this episode, we discuss hair tips for men, the best 5-minute hair routine, shampoo and hair loss fixes like transplants, minoxidil and finasteride. We also discuss staying resilient in long-term illness, Michael's experiences caring for his partner Davina McCall in her illness, and the importance of solid male friendships for men's mental health.Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Most Common Men’s Hair Mistakes
02:02 Practical Styling Tips
02:56 Shampoo Tips for Men
04:47 Doing Your Hair in 5 Minutes
06:01 Things You Don’t Need for Your Hair
07:11 Michael’s View on Hair Transplants
11:20 Michael’s Past Health Struggles
15:01 Resilience in Difficult Times
18:51 Rating Michael’s Health
19:19 Michael’s Blood Test Results
23:30 Daily Practices That Keep Michael Healthy
26:31 Caring for Davina in Her Illness
34:45 Navigating the Menopause as the Male Partner
38:23 Overcoming Tall Poppy Syndrome
42:37 How a New Haircut Can Change Your Life
44:05 Reflecting on Michael’s Blood Test Results
45:09 Where to Find Michael

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It's been proven that biking lowers stress by 25%, so could biking save the crisis of male loneliness in the UK?
Leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster is joined by internet sensation HarveyRidesBikes to discuss the crossover between biking and improved health, as well as digging into Harvey's own health.
In this episode, we discuss Harvey's favourite journeys, why some bikers develop a third testicle, why Harvey couldn't do our MAN ALIVE blood test, why biking could help more men with their mental health, Harvey's approach to kindness and positive masculinity, and more...
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Why Do Men Love Bikes?
01:48 Harvey’s Favourite Journey
02:39 Bike or Body?
04:23 Third Testicle From Biking
05:43 Nutrition on Long Bike Journeys
06:43 Harvey’s Needle Phobia
10:03 Harvey’s Health Rating
11:03 Measuring QRisk
12:56 Health Changes to Make
13:47 How Biking Improves Mental Health
17:22 Has Harvey Cried on a Ride?
19:04 Why Harvey Gives Out Sweets
23:43 Favourite Interactions on the Bike
27:22 The Pressure to Be ‘Harvey’
29:57 Can Biking Be a Social Prescription?
30:51 The Wheel of Health
34:55 Men’s Need for Adventure
37:14 The Danger of Biking
39:30 Tips for Starting Biking
41:02 Harvey’s Health Goals
42:26 Harvey’s One Message for Men
44:00 Where to Find Harvey
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#biking #menshealth #mentalhealth

What's the biggest challenge facing men around the world today?
Investigative journalist and 4x New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari has written about the top issues of the last decade concerning men: loneliness, disconnection, addiction, stolen focus, obesity, and more.
Alongside leading men's health specialist Dr Jeff Foster, this wide-ranging episode touches on all of these big issues with a hopeful, realistic attitude for what men can start doing today to lose weight, reconnect, improve their mood, and overcome the temptation of social media.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:51 How Cambodians Cure Depression
08:37 Why Japan’s Obesity Rates Are So Low
14:35 Body Image in Men Vs Women
23:18 Men’s Attention Spans Have Been Stolen
37:25 Why Men Feel So Disconnected
45:41 The Biggest Challenge for Men Today
50:37 Where to Find Johann
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He’s a legend of British comedy and drama, but at 57, how is he really doing under the hood?Known for his roles in Cold Feet and The Fast Show, John Thomson joins leading men’s health specialist Dr Jeff Foster in this week’s episode of the MAN ALIVE podcast to dissect his blood test results and pull back the curtain of how John overcame issues with alcohol, mental health, press scrutiny to be at his happiest and most fulfilled today.In this episode, we discuss John’s late ADHD diagnosis and why so many comedians have ADHD, what working with Steve Coogan is really like, John’s impressive blood test results, the pressure of fame, and the low moment when John recognised that alcohol was no longer for him.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Playing Drums to Phil Collins
02:19 Fame After Fast Show & Cold Feet
04:56 John’s Relationship with Alcohol
10:57 Why Funny People Are So Often Addicts
12:48 Should More Men Be Talking About Alcohol?
14:02 John’s Blood Test Results
23:43 How Comedy Has Evolved
24:50 Longevity in Comedy
26:07 Working with Steve Coogan & More
28:58 The Origin of Cheeky Monkey
31:17 The Wheel of Health
38:16 Diagnosed With ADHD at 56
45:07 ADHD Advice for Men
46:43 John’s Health Goals
48:41 One Thing John Wants to Change
49:37 John’s One Message for Men
51:02 Where to Find John
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#coldfeet #menshealth #comedy