The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Dr Jill Warner and Prof. John Warner discuss the effect of allergies on sleep quality, including allergens like dust mites, animal dander, pollen, molds, fungus, and food allergies. They emphasize the importance of accurate allergy testing and managing allergies with medications like antihistamines and nasal sprays. Additionally, they highlight the significance of cleanliness, reducing exposure to allergens, and the relationship between allergies and sleep behavior.

In this case study Prof John Warner interviews a mother whose 8-year-old child suffers from persistent allergies. Could it be dust mites? Listen in on this consultation to see how allergies are diagnosed.Prof. John Warner is a Professor of Paediatrics at Imperial College London and the University of Cape Town. His research has focused on the early life origins of asthma and related allergic and respiratory disorders. He has published over 400 papers in scientific journals on these topics. He was Editor-in-Chief of the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology from 1997-2010 and chairman of the paediatric section of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology for 5 years until 2010. He is also a member of the Speciality and Training Committee of the World Allergy Organisation and a past Trustee of the charity known as The Anaphylaxis Campaign. He was a member of the Advisory Committee for Novel Foods and Processes of the Food Standards Agency for 12 years until 2012 and was recognised for his work in food allergy research by the award of an OBE in 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights of 'The Real Science of Sport Podcast' include Taylor Swift's running routine, the debate over aggressive pacing in marathons, the risk and reward of running the marathon, creating a positive environment for young athletes, the ongoing discussion on player safety, and sporting highlights of 2023 including the Rugby World Cup and an impressive tennis match between Alcarraz and Djokovic.

Dr. Simon Durrant, an expert in sleep psychology, discusses the impact of sleep on memory and mental health. The podcast explores the relationship between sleep, brain health, and conditions like depression and autism. It also covers sleep problems in children with autism and offers advice on improving sleep quality, including the importance of evening routines and sleep hygiene.

Experts discuss the challenges of teenage sleep, including irregular sleep patterns, the impact of technology on sleep health, and the importance of allowing adolescents to follow their natural sleep patterns. They also explore the concept of 'nap licenses' and the significance of dreams in emotional processing.

In this episode, Wim Hof, an expert in the Wim Hof method, discusses the effectiveness of cold water therapy and the potential benefits of Marine Worm Hemoglobin as a new form of doping. They also explore controversies surrounding transgender participation in various sports and evaluate a study on the impact of the Wim Hof method on cardiovascular health. Overall, they provide fascinating insights into sports, science, and human performance.

Former Olympic gold medallist swimmer Ryk Neethling joins the team to discuss the special sleep needs of athletes. Topics include earning a 'nap' licence, how much to sleep if you're active, coping with jet lag, and the correlation between early risers and success in sports.

Dr Allie Hare, consultant physician in respiratory and sleep medicine, discusses why sleep is important, factors affecting sleep, and the biggest sleep mistake people make. They also explore the stages of sleep, impacts of lack of sleep on mental and physical health, and the goals of the British Sleep Society.

Former world steeplechase champion, Norah Jeruto, cleared of doping charges despite adverse findings in her biological passport. Controversy surrounding Caster Semenya's tell-all book and the ongoing debate about her eligibility as a female athlete. The potential of a sub-2 hour marathon record and the implications of constant carbohydrate consumption during endurance events. Exploration of the definition of male and female based on biology and historical cases of athletes with ambiguous genitalia. Recent marathon world record set by Calvin Kip and its impact on the excitement for new records. The complexity of a significant doping case and the implications for the anti-doping system. The process of appealing a rule violation in athletics and the use of the biological passport to assess athletes for doping.

Discussion on the significance of the Spring Box's victory in the Rugby World Cup and the impact of sports on unity and patriotism. Debates on luck and controversial decisions in rugby. Exploration of adaptation in South African rugby and the carbohydrate revolution in cycling. Analysis of the role of carbohydrates in endurance sports, including the benefits of combining glucose and fructose. Comparison of fuel sources for endurance exercise based on intensity and duration.