
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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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 78 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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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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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.
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. 👍
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
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!
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!
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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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