The Proof with Simon Hill

Join Simon Hill as he welcomes his dad, Professor Michael Hill, PhD, on the podcast. They discuss the importance of microvasculature in human health, research on small blood vessels, heart health, atherosclerosis, risk factors, and their personal journey as scientists. Topics also include advice on preventing atherosclerosis, dealing with health challenges, and the evolution of scientific research access.

Fitness expert Layne Norton and Health professional Dr. Matthew Nagra discuss a new study on protein intake and healthy aging. They delve into the importance of protein sources, the significance of different types of proteins, and practical recommendations for protein intake. The podcast sheds light on misconceptions surrounding protein consumption and its impact on longevity.

Leading expert Kasley Killam discusses the importance of social health for physical and mental well-being, practical tips for boosting social health, overcoming challenges in relationships, and the impact of technology on social connections. She also explores the decline of friendships, work trends, public health innovations, and fostering social health in the corporate world.

Psychiatrist and self-mastery expert, Dr Jud Brewer, reveals the science behind overcoming food addiction. Discusses habit formation, the brain's role in decision-making, mindfulness, emotional eating, addressing guilt and shame, strategies for habit change, breathwork, psychedelics, and measuring success in breaking negative habits.

Top experts Dr Thomas Dayspring, Dr William Cromwell, Danny Lennon, Dr Alan Flanagan, and Dr Gil Carvalho discuss ApoB, a crucial marker for heart disease risk. They cover its impact on LDL particles, atherosclerosis, and longevity. The episode explores measuring ApoB, normal levels, causes of elevation, saturated fats, and reliability over LDL cholesterol.

Join IN-Q in a discussion on vulnerability, creativity, and empathy. Hear about the importance of emotional health, overcoming failure, and empowering through poetry. Discover the journey from personal struggles to creative expression, love, relationships, and launching a poetry journal. Connect with the power of written words to improve mental well-being.

Renowned women's health expert Dr. Jen Gunter discusses menstrual cycle phases, hormonal contraception, debunking myths, COVID vaccines' effects on fertility, managing menstrual symptoms, and challenges in women's healthcare.

Lead researcher Christopher Gardner discusses his twin study on healthy eating, addressing critiques from nutrition spaces. Topics include vegan vs. omnivore diets, dietary patterns, study design, cardiometabolic markers, and response to criticisms from Peter Attia and Mark Hyman.

Dave Feldman and Dr. William Cromwell dive deep into the safety of high cholesterol on a keto diet. They discuss the lipid hypothesis, ApoB's role in atherosclerosis, interpreting mortality data, and the complexities of plaque formation. The conversation challenges traditional views on lipidology, explores biomarkers, gut health supplements, and macrophage involvement. They also touch on longevity habits, research design for hyper-responders, managing high cholesterol levels, and analyzing plaque risk in different diet contexts.

Join muscle physiologist Nicholas Burd as he shares the latest science on protein, covering muscle protein turnover, optimal intake for muscle growth, amino acid oxidation, food matrix effects, protein timing, and more. Discover insights on protein metabolism, dietary fats, protein requirements during weight loss, and optimizing protein intake for endurance athletes.