Real Health with Karl Henry

On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl speaks with author, Dr Beth Mosley MBE, on her new book ‘Happy Families: How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you need a declutter this new year? Has your home become messy? And what are the steps to return to an organised space? To help with all things clutter, Karl was joined on the Real Health podcast this week by author and founder of Organised Chaos, Sarah Reynolds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Real Health, Karl walks through some tips on how to get back into the swing of things after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Real Health this week, Karl spoke to global Fitness influencer and founder of the Queens don’t quit community, Maeve Madden. Karl discusses nutrition, past relationships and starting a fitness empire with the Instagram star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the best ways to walk? How fast should you walk for maximum benefit? And is walking healthier when done alone or in groups? On the Real Health podcast this week, Karl is joined by author of ‘52 ways to walk: The surprising science of walking for wellness and joy, one week at a time’ Annabel Streets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should you deal with lower back pain? Is it fixable? And what are the main causes? On the Real Health Podcast this week, Karl is joined by chartered physio and Ph. D. in Biomechanics, Eoin Everard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Real Health, Karl walks through his top tips for surviving the Christmas period in a healthy way. From planning to accountability, Karl looks at what will help you navigate the festive period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stress is bad? Some stress is good? What is stress? and does it have an image problem? This week on Real Health, Karl was joined by Lifestyle medicine physician and longevity expert, Dr Alka Patel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overcoming depression, managing a business and most important, baking for others. This week on Real Health, Karl was joined by celebrity baker, owner of 2210 Patisserie and best-selling author of ‘Sweet Therapy,’ Una Leonard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darina Allen joins Karl on the Real Health podcast this week to share why she wrote a book about bread, the importance of cooking from scratch and why its healthier to cook for yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by musician, frontman of Bell X1 and music therapist, Paul Noonan, to discuss the healing power of music therapy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Real Health, Karl is joined by award winning chef, TV host and now author Mark Moriarity to discuss his new book ‘Flavour: Every Day Food Made Exceptional'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using food as medicine is a central feature of Jess Redden’s work and in her new book ‘’The Food Pharmacy’’ she dives into how food can be utilised in treating common ailments as well as over 100 delicious recipes. On Real Health today, Karl was joined by the author and pharmacist, Jess Redden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fractures and falls are a leading cause of older people losing independence, requiring homecare or having to live in a nursing home.  With one in three people aged over 65 and one in two over 75 having had a fall in the past year. On Real Health this week we speak to Geriatrician at Beaumont Hospital, Professor Frances Dockery, on the importance of calcium and protein for older people.  See omnyst...

This Sunday, bright and early some 20,000 runners will take to the streets of the capital for the Dublin Marathon. On his own Marathon journey is the Irish Independent’s own Group Head of visuals in media house, Dave Conachy, who is chasing Everest in a sub-three-hour time. Karl was joined on The Real Health Podcast by both Dave and his trainer, Irish Olympian and former winner of the London, Berl...

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 G...

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 n...

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. Se...

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.