Episode 2
Dr Zoe Williams looks at boosting metabolism, Michael Mosley examines the effects of air pollution, and Dr Saleyha Ahsan identifies signs and symptoms of eating disorders.
Dr Zoe Williams investigates whether people can boost their metabolism, Michael asks whether people should be worried about air pollution, and Dr Saleyha Ahsan meets survivors of eating disorders to try to identify the signs and symptoms.
Gabriel Weston visits the Netherlands to find out about a new treatment for eczema, and Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals what kind of weights people should be lifting at the gym.
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Can I speed up my metabolism?
We test some popular methods that claim to give your resting metabolic rate a boost.
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Should I be concerned about arsenic in my rice?
We test some cooking methods that will help you reduce your exposure.
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How can I tell if I have a thyroid problem, and what can I do about it?
Many people are concerned that they have a thyroid problem that remains undiagnosed.
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Could enzymes called endolysins ease eczema symptoms and offer an alternative to antibiotics?
Gabriel Weston finds out about an exciting clinical trial in the Netherlands.
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Should I worry about air pollution?
It’s now the world’s single biggest environmental killer – so what can we do?
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How to spot the signs of eating disorders
Spotting eating disorders early makes a big difference to recovery. So what are the signs?
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How much weight should I lift in the gym?
Do you really need to ‘go heavy or go home’ or can you get results with light weights?
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How can I stay healthy when I work shifts?
We track down the latest research to bring you our trusted guide to shift work.
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Why do some people get cold sores and what can be done about them?
We reveal what causes cold sores and share our top tips for dealing with them.
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Should I try SLS-free toothpaste?
It’s claimed that SLS-free toothpaste helps with mouth ulcers. We delve into the research.
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Gabriel Weston discovers an exciting new treatment for eczema
Duration: 08:25
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How can I tell if someone has an eating disorder?
Duration: 05:41
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Exercises to make muscle
Duration: 02:11
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Should I worry about air pollution?
Duration: 02:56
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:00Caro Emerald
Dr. Wanna Do
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00:03Jamiroquai
Canned Heat
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00:20Status Quo
Down Down
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00:20DJ Shadow
Transmission 2
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
| Presenter | Zoe Williams |
| Presenter | Saleyha Ahsan |
| Presenter | Gabriel Weston |
| Presenter | Chris van Tulleken |
| Series Producer | Catherine Abbott |
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
All issues covered in the programme
Everything we’ve covered, organised by broadcast and common theme.
