Age Better with Liz Earle

Could we reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms even appear? Holistic health expert Patrick Holford, founder of the Food for the Brain Foundation, believes we can. He joins Liz to explain the importance of a preventative approach to brain health.

They discuss how lifestyle, nutrition and targeted supplementation play a powerful role in reducing dementia risk, and why it’s never too early or too late to make positive changes.

Patrick also talks about how learning something new keeps our brains fresh, and why vitamin B12, omega-3 and MCT oil should be top of your brain-health supplement stack.

In this episode:
· How effective are amyloid-targeting medications for Alzheimer’s?
· Why omega-3s and vitamin B12 can help build a healthy brain
· Whether GLP-1 treatment can prevent dementia as well as weight gain
· The free online test that measures your cognitive function
· How digital health interventions can encourage behaviour changes
· The role of glucose and ketones to feed the brain
· Why getting your steps in can slow cognitive decline

Links mentioned in the episode:
· Take the free online cognitive function test
· MCT oil
· Omega-3
· Vitamin B12

More from Patrick:
· Follow Patrick on Instagram
· Food For The Brain Foundation
· Read Alzheimer’s: Prevention is the Cure

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
· How To Age
· A Better Second Half
· Follow Liz on Instagram
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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Could gardening be one of the simplest ways to support your health? Liz is joined by Dr Ashby Sachs, Research Fellow in Horticulture and Wellbeing at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and Marcus Chilton-Jones, Head of RHS Garden Bridgewater, to explore the growing body of science linking gardening and time in nature with better physical, mental and emotional wellbeing in midlife and beyond.

This episode is sponsored by the RHS. Visit rhs.org.uk for gardening tips and everything you need to plan your next visit to an RHS Garden.

In this episode:
· How 30 minutes of gardening can burn as many calories as a yoga session
· The science behind the mood-boosting power of flowers
· Why birdsong helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress
· The link between gardening, biodiversity and better wellbeing
· How spending time in nature can ease loneliness and strengthen social connections
· Why gardening might improve your gut microbiome
· How time outdoors supports vitamin D production and circadian rhythm
· The ways gardening can increase strength, flexibility and balance as we age
· Simple ways to create your own wellbeing garden

More from the RHS:
· Follow the RHS on Instagram
· Plan your next visit to an RHS Garden
· Get gardening with the RHS Grow app
· Read RHS Your Wellbeing Garden
· More on gardening for health and wellbeing

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
· How To Age
· A Better Second Half
· Follow Liz on Instagram
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
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6 ways to shift midlife belly fat (without counting calories)
Wondering why your waistline has changed in your 40s or 50s, despite eating well and exercising regularly? Liz explains how perimenopause hormone shifts can change where we store fat, and why muscle loss, poor sleep, stress and gut health all play a role. She also shares strategies to help improve body composition without obsessing over calories.

Plus: practical solutions for hip and joint pain, quality protein powders for active teens, exploring seed oils used in HRT and advice for persistent cold feet and visible veins.

In this episode:

· How to help hip and joint pain at night
· Shifting stubborn weight around the tummy
· Safe protein powder for teenagers
· Why am I getting persistent cold feet and visible veins?
· Supplement advice for circulation issues
· Should I be worried about sunflower oils in HRT?

Links mentioned in the episode:

· What is GTPS?
· Read How much protein do women really need?
· Creatine
· Fish oils
· Collagen peptides
· Use code LIZLOVES for 15% off Neutrient Curcumin + Boswellia
· Ancient + Brave protein blend
· The Organic Protein Company
· Pycnogenol supplement
· Boots Red Vine Leaf Leg Vein Support
· Magnesium
· Butcher’s Broom supplements
· Horse chestnut extract
· Omega-3s

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· How To Age
· A Better Second Half
· Follow Liz on Instagram
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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Tight muscles, weak muscles and stiff joints are the leading causes of pain in later life – and physiotherapist Will Harlow says there’s plenty we can do to protect our comfort, mobility and independence as we age.

He breaks down the simple tests we can do at home to check our strength and balance, as well as science-backed strategies for dealing with chronic back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and muscle weakness.

In this episode:
· The daily habits that can keep us pain-free
· Why losing mobility and independence doesn’t need to be inevitable
· The early warning signs of mobility loss
· Why it’s possible to build muscle at any age – even in your 80s and 90s
· Why beginners have more to gain from strength training
· What to do if exercise is painful
· How to reduce arthritis pain
· Is there enough evidence to support peptide injections?
· Ice or heat: which is better for joint pain and stiffness?
· Why hip mobility and strength are key to healthy ageing
· Tips for relieving back pain
· Will’s 3-2-1 method for building strength in just 40 minutes per week
· 3 simple habits for building bone density
· Exercise ‘snacks’ to try at home
· The link between grip strength and longevity


Links mentioned in the episode:
· Dr Gabrielle Lyon podcast about resistance training and muscle
· Sabrina Pace-Humphreys podcast about running in later life

More from Will:
· Independence for Life
· Follow Will on Instagram

Get in touch with a question for Liz:
· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:
· How To Age
· A Better Second Half
· Follow Liz on Instagram
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram


Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.


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Are you suffering with sudden allergies in your 40s or 50s? Liz explains why hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can make you more sensitive to pollen, skincare products and even foods you've tolerated for years. She explores the connection between oestrogen and histamine and shares ways to address it.

Plus: tips for dealing with a frozen shoulder, supplements for anxiety and low mood, beauty advice for rosacea-prone skin and when to be concerned about polyps.

In this episode:

· Which skincare products will help my rosacea?
· How to cope with feeling low in midlife
· Should I be concerned by polyps?
· Why hormone changes can lead to new allergies
· What can I do about my frozen shoulder?

Links mentioned in the episode:

· Read Unbreakable by Dr Vonda Wright
· Turmeric
· Magnesium glycinate
· The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun Calm saffron blend
· Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
· Cerave skincare for sensitive skin
· Avène skincare for sensitive skin
· Collagen
· Azelaic acid
· Read What is the anti-inflammatory diet?
· Listen to our podcast with Dr Clare Ashby on hormones and histamine
· Butyrate
· Luteolin
· Lifecode Gx testing

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com
· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· How To Age
· A Better Second Half
· Follow Liz on Instagram
· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle
Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)
Content Writer: Lucy Parley
Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.