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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 body temperature with Dr Heather Massey, Associate Professor of extreme environments and physiology at the University of Portsmouth.

Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know how cold water swimmin... more

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

In this episode, Chris and Xand dive into body temperature and how it ca... more

Drs Chris and Xand continue their conversation about all-or-nothing thinking with Kimberley Wilson, Chartered Psychologist, author and host of the new mental health podcast, Complex.

Chris and Xand want to know how all-or-nothing thinking interacts ... more

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

In this episode, Chris and Xand dive into the concept of ‘all-or-nothing... more

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Recent Guests

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
Professor Stephen Westaby
Leading heart surgeon known for groundbreaking work in artificial heart technology.
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 Linda Henkel
Expert on memory and cognition
Episode: Doctors' Notes: False Memories
Dr. Linda Henkel
Expert specializing in memory errors and distortions across the lifespan
Stony Brook University
Episode: What should we do about false memories?
Russell Foster
Professor at Oxford, head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, author of popular science books
Oxford University
Episode: Doctors' Notes: Napping

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
  • Love it

    This has become a weekly fixture. Well done to all the team - there was a gap in the market for a podcast like this and you’ve filled it really well. Please consider covering screen time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dizdazdoz91214
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Properly feeling autumnal now after double delight x 2

    Watched the sunset over my adjacent woodland while the birds were roosting from my spare room which has pale green & silver leaf pattens on it.With a cuppa too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaxvarese
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Same old same old

    There interview about diet was very disappointing. Vegetables and fibre are not the way!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cowleycrowd33
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Sounds

    I used to be able to listen to this awesome show on BBC Sounds but thanks to the Beebs wisdom to remove Sounds from USA and rest of the world I now have to search and hunt for programming. Glad I found here but wish Sounds would be restored to add mental and physical health worldwide.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Earplugs next time
    United States2 months ago
  • 👏🍀💗👍

    I agree with 🍀K I A O R A🍀

    Great podcast, I love it

    Thanks guys💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’ll,eat,u,up🫸🤛
    Australia2 months 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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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.
How can you look after your amazing heart?
Q: Can you talk about the way that the heart and the emotions are connected?
The heart can create emotions, triggered not by perception but by neuroception, prompting the heart to speed up in response to perceived threats and affecting emotional states.

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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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Recent guests on What's Up Docs? include:

1. Dr. Heather Massey
2. Heather Massey
3. Kimberley Wilson
4. Professor Sian Harding
5. Professor Stephen Westaby
6. Sian Harding
7. Professor Linda Henkel
8. Dr. Linda Henkel

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