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What's Up Docs?

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In this BBC Radio 4 podcast, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are on a mission to help us take better care of ourselves.

Although they are identical twins, Chris and Xand are very different and they never stop thinking and arguing about science and health. They want to lead healthy, happy lives and as doctors, they want this for everyone. Yet they tussle over how best to get there.

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Chris and Xand continue their conversation about dopamine with Masud Husain, Professor of Neurology & Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. They explore how he first became interested in dopamine, what happens when dopamine systems beco... more

Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken untangle the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing.

In this episode, they’re diving into dopamine – one of the most talked-abou... more

Chris and Xand continue their conversation about belief with Ryan McKay, Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London.

They want to know why some beliefs take hold so strongly, what’s happening in our brains when we hold on to the... more

Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken confront the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing.

In this episode, they’re asking why beliefs about our bodies are so powerfu... more

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Ryan McKay
Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, and researcher in Morality and Beliefs
Royal Holloway, University of London
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Beliefs
Professor Ryan McKay
Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Episode: Does what we believe about our health affect it?
Dr. Tess McPherson
Consultant dermatologist at Oxford University Hospitals and associate professor of pediatric and adolescent dermatology
Oxford University Hospitals
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Dry Skin
Dr. Heather Massey
Associate professor of extreme environments at Portsmouth University
Portsmouth University
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Hot and Cold Therapies
Heather Massey
Associate professor of extreme environments and physiology at the University of Portsmouth; open water swimmer.
University of Portsmouth
Episode: Do hot and cold therapies work?
Kimberley Wilson
Practicing chartered psychologist
Episode: Doctors' Notes: All-or-Nothing Thinking
Professor Sian Harding
Emeritus Professor of Cardiac Pharmacology at the National Heart and Lung Institute, author of The Exquisite Machine: The New Science of the Heart.
National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London
Episode: Doctors’ Notes: Heart Special at BBC Radio Theatre
Sian Harding
Emeritus Professor of Cardiac Pharmacology at the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Episode: How can you look after your amazing heart?
Professor Stephen Westaby
Renowned heart surgeon and groundbreaking innovator in artificial heart technology
Episode: How can you look after your amazing heart?

Hosts

Dr. Chris van Tulleken
Co-host and medical doctor, known for engaging discussions on health topics with a humorous approach.
Dr. Xand van Tulleken
Co-host and medical doctor, provides insightful commentary and personal anecdotes on health issues and scientific discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 671 ratings
  • Genuinely Life Changing

    So not only has CVT helped me to lose weight and improve my all round health with his Ultra Processed People book, but now the brothers’ podcast has also cured my eczema after the Dry Skin episode. I switched to washing with emollient and it’s gone within a week. This is an eczema flare that’s lasted 6 months and survived escalating steroid treatment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ISeeRobots
    United Kingdom8 days ago
  • Straight Forward and Sceptical

    Apart from just being nice to listen to, and informative, I like the comedically passive digs they give some of the alarmist orange-lensed tap-filtered anti-medicine social influencers. 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listenscarefully
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Please do a peeing yourself episode

    Amazing podcast!!!: very calming and I learn a lot. But please do an episode on peeing yourself (during trampolining sneezing and sleeping) : why it happens and how we can prevent it.

    Thanks again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast127
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • An argument for middle of the road !

    Enjoy the pod but this episode seems to be an arguement for doing nothing.Plod along upset no one . Suffragettes MLK Malcom X Mandela Psychology hey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • My fav podcast

    I think the van Tulleken brothers are excellent! This podcast is something I look forward to every week- very informative and a delight to listen to. Couldn’t recommend it high enough! 6/5 stars from me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeaSurfSwim 🌊
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Many listeners value the expert insights provided, helping to demystify health-related issues and promote better understanding.
A few critiques mention a desire for more in-depth exploration of topics, especially where complex issues are involved.
The podcast is often described as informative and enjoyable, striking a balance between light-heartedness and serious health discussions.
Listeners appreciate the engaging banter between the hosts, which makes complex topics accessible and relatable.
Some feedback indicates that there can be too much preamble before diving into the main topics, potentially detracting from the informative content.

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#109
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#6
United Kingdom/Health & Fitness
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#218
Canada/Health & Fitness
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#39
Australia/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#78
Italy/Health & Fitness
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#233
Germany/Health & Fitness

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Does what we believe about our health affect it?
Q: Can you talk about why the placebo effect occurs? Does that really happen? What are the mechanisms?
Beliefs can shape perception of symptoms and are linked to the placebo effect, which can be impactful even when individuals know they're taking a placebo.
Doctors' Notes: All-or-Nothing Thinking
Q: Do you think we're getting better at binary thinking?
As the world becomes more polarized, young people might be getting more extreme in their thinking earlier due to curated social media inputs.
Doctors' Notes: All-or-Nothing Thinking
Q: How often does this type of thinking come up in your clinic?
It exposes itself very quickly, with terminology like always, never, can't, and won't used by patients.
How to escape all-or-nothing thinking
Q: How can we overcome black and white thinking?
Through curiosity and reality testing, challenging beliefs gently and emphasizing the idea of the benefit of the doubt.
How to escape all-or-nothing thinking
Q: What is black and white thinking?
It is a way of thinking that separates things into two categories such as good and bad, right and wrong.

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Two doctors, who are also identical twins, explore a wide range of health topics, striving to make scientific understanding accessible and engaging for everyone. The discussions cover common health dilemmas while introducing listeners to the latest research, psychological insights, and practical advice. Episodes feature expert guests who contribute to understanding complex health issues, from nutrition and exercise to mental well-being and societal health impacts. The hosts balance humor and personal anecdotes with relatable health challenges, making each episode both informative and entertaining.

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