Episode 4
Michael Mosley finds out whether singing can boost feel-good chemicals in the brain, and Dr Zoe Williams discovers why music could help people with dementia.
As we gear up for BBC Music Day, Michael Mosley finds out whether singing can boost feel-good chemicals in the brain, Dr Zoe Williams discovers why music could help people with dementia, and Dr Alain Gregoire looks at some new research showing the surprising benefits of group singing for mothers with post-natal depression. Also in the programme, Dr Giles Yeo finds out whether 'man flu' is real, and Gabriel Weston asks whether detoxing is a con.
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Can singing give you a natural high?
We test whether singing, dancing and cycling can boost feel good chemicals in our blood.
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What are the symptoms of postnatal depression, and what can you do about it?
Dr Alain Gregoire finds out how group singing can help treat postnatal depression.
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What can you do to improve your health if you're living with dementia?
How diet, exercise, music and social interaction can help those living with dementia.
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Do you need to detox?
We put some of the most common claims about detox to a leading expert.
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Could man flu be real?
Dr Giles Yeo searches for scientific evidence to shed light on this age old debate.
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How you can improve your health if you're living with dementia?
Duration: 04:51
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Can singing give you a natural high?
Duration: 06:08
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Could singing help treat postnatal depression?
Duration: 05:02
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:03Caro Emerald
Dr. Wanna Do
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00:28Caro Emerald
Dr. Wanna Do
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
| Presenter | Gabriel Weston |
| Presenter | Alain Gregoire |
| Presenter | Giles Yeo |
| Presenter | Zoe Williams |
| Series Producer | Catherine Abbott |
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
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