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Uncover the truth about how hormones affect stress, sleep, body fat, fertility and almost every aspect of our daily lives and health in this new, expert-led, myth-busting (often amusing) podcast. Hormones: The Inside Story is a podcast series from the Society for Endocrinology taking a look at the stories and the science behind our hormones. Find out more at www.yourhormones.info
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Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Are there really chemicals inside us that could lead to some age-defying interventions in the future? Could our hormones hold the map to the fountain of youth? Dr Andrew Steele, Professor Paul Stewart and Professor Janet Lord explore how our hormones affect the aging process.
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Does when you eat affect your body weight? Do meal-timing based diets like intermittent fasting really work? How are your hormones involved and do these new diet fads stand up to scientific scrutiny?
Listen to Professor Sadaf Farooqi, Professor Jonathan Johnstone and Dr Shazia Hussain to find out more.
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Ever had a moment at a crowded gig or in a cramped airplane seat when you wished you could change your height? We investigate how hormones affect our height destinies, and what they have to do with the legend of the Irish giants with experts, Professor John Wass, Professor Márta Korbonits and Professor Helen Storr.
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Hormones: The Inside Story is back for a brand new series, exploring everything from how hormones impact our height to whether they hold the key to defying aging. Subscribe now wherever you find your podcasts.
From the Society for Endocrinology and First Create The Media.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
There are chemicals all around us, but can they interfere with our hormones? Endocrine disruptors have been linked with a number of health problems, so for the final episode in the series we look at where these chemicals are found and whether we should be worried.
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
We all know what it's like to feel stressed, perhaps this year more than most, but what are our stress hormones really doing to our minds and bodies?
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Doping scandals are a regular feature in sporting events, but how do the hormones involved boost performance and why are they banned? Plus, a short history of doping.
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Vitamin D, the hormone in disguise, is currently in the spotlight as the world's favourite supplement, but is it really all it's cracked up to be?
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
We explore the hormones behind our sleep-wake cycle, how they can get out of sync and why some athletes are totally immune to jet lag.
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
How do our hormones impact our eating habits and will scientists ever make a diet pill? Plus, the tale of the Labradors and the impossible sausage.
More info: yourhormones.info
Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology