Dr Karan Explores

⚡ There is a lot we don’t know about the menopause. It’s a stage of life that can be difficult to navigate for many women - especially since the advice online is all over the place. That’s why I’ve brought on leading menopause researcher Professor Susan Davis.💬 Susan is the Head of the Monash University Women’s Health Research Program. Online she’s dedicated to clearing up the myths and dogma that surround all stages of the menopause.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ What ARE the symptoms of menopause (and what’s not)➡︎ Do you need HRT to top up estrogen and testosterone levels?➡︎ When does perimenopause really begin? ➡︎  Why does sexual dysfunction double in early perimenopause➡︎ What science-backed tips can ease the symptoms of menopause?📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:57) Biggest misconception about the menopause(01:30) The real symptoms of menopause(04:40) When does perimenopause really begin?(06:23) The role of estrogen and hormones(12:54) What is ‘menopause belly’?(16:51) Are supplements helpful for menopause?(20:48) The basics of hormone replacement therapy(23:03) Why does sexual dysfunction double in early perimenopause(27:30) HRT loses its black box warning(29:29) The harm of over prescribing and big dose HRT(37:31) What can trigger the menopause (besides age)?(41:02) Are there biomarkers you should track?(43:03) Susan’s final message📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Susan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professorsusandavis/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ Women’s health issues have been ignored for so long - but science is finally catching up. The problem is, the message still hasn’t reached everyone. That’s why I’m doing a deep dive into the real science of hormone health, birth control, fertility and the menopause.💬 In this episode of the podcast, I offer practical and actionable advice on each of these important areas of female health, featuring a range of expert voices from past interviews, including:⭐ Fertility expert Ro Huntriss⭐ OB/GYN and NYT Bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter⭐ Female health dietician Cory Ruth⭐ Endometriosis expert Dr Jill Ingenito⭐ Head Nutritionist at ZOE, Dr Federica Amati🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How hormones are MEANT to be dynamic and fluctuate➡︎ How different types of birth control work and why you shouldn’t fear it➡︎ What a “fertility diet” actually looks like (and the supplements that help)➡︎  Why MEN are just as big a part of the fertility puzzle as women➡︎ Why the menopause is the START of the journey, not the end#DrKaran, #MedicalScience, #HealthEducation, #HealthTips, #WomensHealth, #HormoneHealth, #Fertility, #BirthControl, #Menopause, #DrKaranExplores, #FemaleHealth, #HormoneBalance, #Nutrition, #MedicalScienceDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:20) The knowledge gap in female health(06:25) The truth about birth control(11:37) What really impacts fertility(25:42) A new story about the menopause🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.⚡ About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱 Follow Dr Karan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

⚡ Is fasting really a magic solution for weight loss? Some people argue it’s just a good way of cutting calories, while others say its benefits go far beyond that. But what does the science say? From fat loss, to appetite regulation and gut health improvements, I explore the good (and the bad) of fasting for health. 💬 In this special solo episode of the podcast, I also discuss the growing concern of microplastics. These tiny particles are everywhere, including our bodies - and they could be harmful to our health. So I talk through solutions on how to minimise your exposure. And I also tackle visceral fat - why it’s harmful and how to get rid of it.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why fasting can help metabolic health but isn’t a magic bullet➡︎ How fasting affects gut health, bloating, and your appetite hormones➡︎ Why microplastics trigger inflammation and oxidative stress➡︎  Foods and habits that help your body flush out microplastics➡︎ The most effective habits to eliminate dangerous visceral fat#DrKaran, #MedicalScience, #HealthEducation, #HealthTips, #Fasting, #IntermittenFasting, #TimeRestrictedEating, #GutHealth, #AppetiteSupression, #Microplastics, #VisceralFat, #BodyFat, #StubbornFat, #ExerciseScienceDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:26) Why fasting is good for your body(09:29) How bad are microplastics for your health?(15:34) How to get rid of visceral fat🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.⚡ About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱 Follow Dr Karan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

⚡ Have we got ultra-processed food wrong? Is the old term “junk food” a better measure of health? It’s clear our current food environment is not just damaging our health, but the planet too. But James Collier argues ultra-processed food needs to be part of the solution.💬 James is the co-founder of Huel and former NHS dietitian. He’s also the author of Well Fed. In the book he outlines how modern diets are failing us and what we can do about it. And in this episode he takes us through🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why the ethics of food choice, waste and sustainability is so important➡︎ The five pillars of contemplative nutrition - and how to integrate them into your life➡︎ Whether Huel is an ultra-processed food (and does that matter?)➡︎  What the future of food looks like, from lab-grown meat to insect protein➡︎ How 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from what we eat📕 Chapters(00:00) Why isn’t the food system sustainable?(05:00) Is it just better to be vegan / vegetarian for health and planet?(07:28) The core tenants of contemplative nutrition(09:45) Is Huel an ultra-processed food?(17:16) How ultra processing and convenience might be a benefit(20:36) The future of lab-grown meat(26:44) Insect food - will it go mainstream?(30:19) James’ vision of the future📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with James:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamescollierrnutr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescollierrnutr/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ Clever marketing tactics can often shift us away from what’s important - as advertisers look for fresh ways to exploit our psychology. So, when it comes to your health, how do you stay savvy in a world which is pulling your attention in the wrong direction?💬 Rory Sutherland is one of the world’s foremost experts on marketing and human behaviour. He’s an author, columnist and Vice Chairman of the Ogilvy advertising company. He guides us through the inner workings of the human mind - and we’re not as logical as we think.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why the human brain is susceptible to certain marketing tactics➡︎ Why protein beat fibre to become the posterboy for health➡︎ How the microbiome has been hijacked by marketers➡︎  Why habit stacking can health you stick to your health goals➡︎ How narratives can be flipped to a marketer’s advantage📕 Chapters(0:00) The invisible tricks used by marketers(6:02) Protein v Fibre: A marketing battle(11:12) Hijacking the microbiome to sell health products(20:59) Placebo effect of health products: The science of skeuomorphism(27:39) What you really need to know about marketing tactics📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Rory:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RorySutherland-UK/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rorysutherlandclips X: https://x.com/rorysutherland🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders - it’s an incredible supplement for just about everyone. It’s a staple for people who want to build muscle, but new research also shows surprising links to brain and heart health. 💬 In a special solo episode of the podcast, I explain just how amazing creatine is - and bust the biggest myths about its safety. I also take an unconventional look at skincare through the lens of the microbiome and gut-skin axis. And I explore the growing trend of people microdosing Ozempic and other weight loss drugs.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Exactly how to use creatine - and why its benefits extend beyond muscle➡︎ Whether creatine really does cause hair loss, kidney problems and dehydration➡︎ Why using fewer products is better for your skin - plus minimalist routine tips➡︎ How skin health is directly tied gut inflammation➡︎  Why microdosing GLP-1s is probably not as useful as you’d think#DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #Creatine #MuscleGain # BrainHealth #HeartHealth #SkinCareRoutine #GutHealth #Microbiome #Ozempic #Semaglutide #GLP-1 #WegovyDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:48) How to use creatine(16:11) Rethinking skin care(30:38) Microdosing Ozempic🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.⚡ About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱 Follow Dr Karan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

⚡ The US Government has made waves suggesting Tylenol, aka paracetamol, causes autism. President Donald Trump publicly warned pregnant women to avoid the common pain-killer, even urging them to “tough it out” if they have a fever. But what are they basing this information on? Is there even an ounce of truth in the claim?💬 In a special solo episode of the podcast, I address the Tylenol controversy and explore why Trump’s advice is dangerous for pregnant women. I also look at the growing health trend of matcha tea, and whether its purported benefits line up with the science. Plus I offer a good brain health guide - exploring the factors you can address now to improve your brain and stave off dementia.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Where the autism/Tylenol claim comes from - and why its not reliable➡︎ How untreated fever poses way more risk to a fetus than Tylenol➡︎ Which components give Matcha its health benefits - including fiber and antioxidants➡︎  The type of Matcha you should choose (and what to avoid)➡︎ The 14 lifestyle factors that improve brain health and reduce dementia risk#DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #Tylenol #DonaldTrump #Paracetamol #Autism #ADHD #Matcha #MatchaTea #Fiber #Antioxidants #BrainHealth #Dementia #Alzheimers #Creatine #MuscleGain # BrainHealth #HeartHealth #SkinCareRoutine #GutHealth #Microbiome #Ozempic #Semaglutide #GLP-1 #WegovyDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(01:06) Tylenol and autism(11:39) Health benefits of matcha tea(24:14) A guide to brain health🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.⚡ About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱 Follow Dr Karan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation 

⚡ Most of us have experienced back pain at some point in our lives. As we sit more and move less, it’s becoming increasingly common. So how do we fix it? And what are the major things we need to avoid doing to have a healthy spine into old age?💬 Dr Stuart McGill is the “Back Mechanic” - here to fix our backs with evidence-backed science. He’s a renowned Professor Emeritus of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo - and the author of multiple books on the subject.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why all instances of back pain have a root cause - and should be assessed➡︎ The biomechanics of the spine and what can go wrong➡︎ Why deadlifts might be bad for your back - and what exercises to do instead➡︎  Why tummy lays might be better than hanging for back health➡︎ How different spine types affect back pain - and the trade-offs they pose📕 Chapters(0:00) Does back pain always have a root cause?(1:18) What are we doing to damage our spine health?(8:35) Is the human body just prone to back pain?(14:46) Why lower back pain is so common(17:53) Is mild back pain cause for concern?(20:37) Are deadlifts bad for back health?(33:10) Should you be hanging from a bar?(35:08) Is it better to sleep on a futon/hard surface?(38:20) The Back Mechanic book📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Stuart:Website: https://www.backfitpro.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backfitpro/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ Why is everyone so obsessed with protein at the moment - and do we really need as much of it as the fitness gurus claim?💬 In a special solo episode of the podcast, I tackle this and more. Guided by science and the latest research, I offer actionable advice for anyone who’s confused by the protein craze.  I also dig into the science of collagen supplements - are they more hype than health? And I explain why walking is the king of exercises.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why gym-bro protein recommendations are overkill - and how much you really need➡︎ The link between too much protein and chronic health conditions➡︎ Why the science on collagen supplements is weak across the board➡︎ A better way to improve your skin, hair, joint and bone health➡︎  Why regular walking is better than short bouts of intense weight lifting or sprints#DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips #protein #proteinmyths #collagen #walking #exerciseDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1📕 Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:50) Protein: myth vs reality(13:17) Collagen: hype or health?(24:12) Walking: The king of exercise🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.⚡ About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱 Follow Dr Karan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

⚡ I am up to something huge. My brand new fibre supplement is almost ready - and I can’t wait for it to be in your hands. This is the most detailed look yet at what I’ve been up to for the past 2 years.Want to know more about your favourite Doctor? 💬 The roles are reversed in this episode, as my producer Ollie Guillou interviews ME. We chat about how I got started in medicine and content creation, the benefits of fibre and why it’s the most underhyped nutrient right now, what I’m doing differently with my new fibre supplement LOAM, and how I see the future of microbiome research shaping up.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why I began making videos on YouTube - and what it was like when I first went viral➡︎ The challenges of moving from medicine to starting a supplement company➡︎ My own struggles with low fibre intake and why I now eat 50g a day➡︎ Why today’s fibre supplements are lacking - and what LOAM does to fix this➡︎  How to make simple but tasty high-fibre snacks📕 Chapters(0:00) How stress affects the gut(1:10) How did it all begin for Dr Karan?(6:05) What did his parents think when he started on YouTube?(8:22) Blowing up on TikTok(10:05) Do patients ever recognise him?(11:30) The hard moments Dr Karan has faced in medicine(14:45) Why Dr Karan LOVES fibre (20:01) The origins of LOAM: Why Dr Karan’s making his own fibre supplement (27:51) How fibre changed Dr Karan’s health(31:12) Why fibre is a silent killer(34:20) DIY fibre dessert inspiration(36:14) Making LOAM an enjoyable supplement experience(45:51) Calorie content of LOAM - does it help with weight loss?(47:37) Why Dr Karan’s dad threw a slipper at him(48:55) The future of microbiome research(52:12) Microplastics and the gut(54:16) Who needs a fibre supplement?(57:16) When is LOAM ready?(1:00:19) What does success look like for Dr Karan?📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 💊 Sign up to the wait list for my new fibre supplement LOAM - https://loamscience.com/password 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ Stress may be the cause of your gut problems. This might be emotional stress, or even physical stress - in fact, worrying about things can even cause problems for your tummy! So what can you do about it?💬 Dr Emeran Mayer is gastroenterologist and brain-gut microbiome expert. He’s also Executive director of the UCLA Oppenheimer Center for the Neurobiology of Stress. In this episode he explores the science behind the stress/gut connection. And he digs into issues from chronic pain, to rising cases of SIBO.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How various forms of stress - and even the expectation of stress - impact your gut ➡︎ How gut disorders can be linked to early life trauma➡︎ The true extent to which gut bugs control how you behave➡︎  How you can improve chronic pain symptoms with targeted gut action➡︎ The real reason SIBO (small bacterial overgrowth) is on the rise📕 Chapters(0:00) How stress affects the gut(2:03) The chronic pain-gut link(5:00) How quickly can microbes influence the brain?(7:12) Stress: Is the brain or gut more responsible?(9:14) How worrying can cause gut problems(11:57) The role of childhood and early life trauma on gut health(15:16) Do tummy bugs control our behaviour?(18:38) The importance of personal connection and sharing microbes (21:33) How to reduce chronic pain symptoms(27:56) Improving brain health by eating more fibre(31:58) SIBO - the new buzzword. Hype or health?📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with EmeranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeranmayer/ Website: https://emeranmayer.com/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ Are men’s health issues being ignored? With the rise of the “manosphere”, poor male role models and increasing focus on the harm men cause - one activist argues we’ve begun to see men as the enemy, and it’s costing us. 💬 George, known as TheTinMen online, is a men’s health activist. He tackles issues where he feels men are being let down by society - everything from domestic violence to suicide prevention. His view is that men’s physical and mental health is not being taken seriously - and it’s doing them a massive disservice.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡︎  Why being a man is the biggest predictor for early death➡︎ Why the term manosphere has become “meaningless”➡ Why the world is lacking good male role models - and where to actually find them➡︎ How 91% of men who died of suicide already saught help first➡︎ Why Adolescence did a bad job of portraying the manosphere📕 Chapters(0:00) Intro(3:12) What is the manosphere?(7:31) Did Netflix’s Adolescence get it right?(9:46) Why the manosphere has exploded(12:06) Why fathers are so important(16:51) Are there any good male role models out there?(24:43) The power dynamic between men and women(27:40) Does men’s health get enough attention?(35:51) Why suicide prevention isn’t working for men(38:54) The issue with Movember - where is the money going?(43:47) Male body image(46:50) How female role models influence men(51:36) Kids watch your every move📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with TheTinMen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetinmenblog 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ If you want a big, healthy and young brain - there is a simple solution that can add years to your life.💬 Neuroscientist Dr Ben Rein explains why social connection, chatting to strangers and seeing your friends is essential for brain health - and can literally make it bigger. He also discusses the brain benefits of pets, the science of empathy and more.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ How pets hijack our brain systems in the best possible way➡︎ How an ‘epidemic of loneliness’ is fueling conditions like dementia and heart disease➡︎ How online interactions and AI chatbots impact brain chemistry➡︎  Where empathy comes from and how to get more of it➡︎ The science of awe and whether free will exists📕 Chapters(0:00) Intro(0:36) Why our brains need friends(2:15) The neuroscience of empathy(5:52) Are pets good for brain health?(10:33) Do animals have empathy too?(12:05) Are WE good for our pets brains?(13:36) Why animals love music(15:28) How ‘super-agers’ keep their brains healthy(20:01) Do virtual chats also help brain health?(22:44) How social connection reduces dementia risk(26:27) What AI chatbots are doing to our brains(30:33) The science of awe and wonder(33:07) How to make your life feel longer(36:44) Empathy and mirror neurons(40:18) Does free will exist?(46:22) How to become more empathetic📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Ben:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.benrein/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/benrein Website: https://www.benrein.com/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡ ️Gut health is an absolute minefield. Trying to figure out what works best to protect your gut is becoming increasingly complex - but it doesn’t have to be. The science is pretty clear and in this episode we break down the simplest measures you can take for a healthy gut.💬 Dr Emily Leeming is a gut health dietician and author of Genius Gut. And she’s currently running a very important trial at King’s College London - looking at the link between the gut microbiome and bowel cancer risk. 🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Whether microbiome tests are worth your money (and what to do instead)➡︎ How bowel cancer is on the rise in under 50s (and why fibre is the solution)➡︎ Why you need to spend more time studying your poop➡︎  Whether microplastics are really damaging your gut health➡︎ Where gut health meets neuroscience📕 Chapters(0:00) Intro(0:37) Best way to get on top of your gut health(1:24) Why microbiome tests are a waste of money(10:12) Emily’s KCL study on bowel cancer(20:46) The effect of microplastics on gut health(26:47) Gut factors that are out of your control(32:21) Your gut health starts in your mouth(35:36) Researching non-industralised microbiomes(40:22) How your gut affects your brain📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Emily:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilyleeming/ Website: https://www.emilyleeming.com/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.

⚡️Autism, ADHD and anxiety are on the rise in children - but there is a way to rewire our kids’ brains and even reverse symptoms of these conditions…if we get in early enough. But how?💬 Trenna Sutcliffe is a developmental-behavioural pediatrician at Sutcliffe Clinic. She helps parents navigate neurodevelopmental conditions and build mentally resilient children. She says the work must start young - and shares key tools and techniques that parents can implement.🎧 Stay tuned to find out:➡ Why ADHD and autism is really on the rise - and how much of it is genetics➡︎ The science of neuroplasticity and why the first 7 years of a child’s life are crucial➡︎ Just how closely linked screentime is to worsening ADHD symptoms➡︎  Why educational spaces simply don’t work for some children➡︎ Why autism is regularly missed in girls📕 Chapters(3:15) Why are ADHD and autism on the rise?(6:48) How much is genetically driven?(9:31) How the environment influences brain health(18:46) Diet & microbiome effects on neurodivergence(22:46) How worried should we be about screentime?(29:05) Why schools aren’t set up right(34:34) What you should do for your kids in their first 7 years(38:48) Why autism is often missed in girls(42:03) Lower rates of autism in ethnic minorities(43:41) Trenna’s top tips for raising healthy kids📱 Connect with me:TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr📱 Connect with Trenna:Website: https://www.sutcliffeclinic.com/trenna-sutcliffe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trenna-sutcliffe-463001b2/ 🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.