Real Health with Karl Henry

The stars in the sky, Dinosaurs and vaccines can all be understood through science. Science can be our friend, it's a very messy world out there. There's all kinds of worries and concerns and uncertainties that can be simplified. On Real Health this week Karl sits down with the Science teacher we all wish we had, Professor Luke O’Neill to chat about his new book ‘’ To Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Real Health Podcast Karl dives into the world of open-water swimming. The extreme situations offered by ice swimming allowed Nuala Moore an escape of kinds and a chance to find her true north. She's a fearless, open water swimmer, an adventurer. She spent decades as a scuba diving professional and helped shape the standards for ice and channel swimming. And she holds not one, but two Guinness World Records for extreme cold water swimming. Karl is joined by Sea adventurer and Cold Specialist, Nuala Moore, who details what goes through her mind when she’s in freezing water in her memoir ‘’Limitless’’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the biggest mistakes we make when we exercise? Is there any merit in the internet-led idea of ‘’Carbo-phobia'’? Can healthy eating harm an athlete with a strict training program? Are energy drinks useful or to be avoided altogether? Processed foods, yay or nay? These are just some of the areas Karl Henry covers on today's episode, alongside dietician and sports nutritionist Evan Lynch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Karl is joined by hotelier and presenter Francis Brennan for some simple tips on how to get older with grace and live by the idea that age is truly just a number. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutrition can be complicated. Not because it has to be, but because the volume of information available to us can be overwhelming. This week Karl is joined by registered dietician Orla Walsh to cut through the jargon and fad diets and bring you the basics of nutrition and what you really need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is great for so many reasons, but those few months can wreak havoc on our routines. Holidays abroad in particular, see us throw our schedules and usual exercise and meal plans out the window. This week Karl goes through some of his top tips for getting our health and wellness back on track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change. Do you love it? Are you afraid of it? It’s a natural and constant part of life, but it can be overwhelming. Clinical psychologist Dr Claire Hayes explains why embracing change can lead to exciting new opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have all heard of dementia, many of us will have a loved one who has the disease. It can be a health topic that some of us shy away from, out of fear of what it entails. This week, Karl is joined by neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan to tell us exactly what we need to know about dementia and how to keep our brains healthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a house full of plants has become very trendy in recent years. While they look great, surrounding ourselves with nature has more than just aesthetic benefits. Karl speaks to Professor Ross Cameron about why plants improve our health and wellbeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations are a part of our daily life. We probably underestimate how many conversations we have every day. But how important is conversation and what is going on in our brains when we are chatting to someone? This week Karl is joined by neuroscientist Shane O’Mara to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.