The Dr Hilary Show
Dr Hilary (host)
The Dr Hilary Show.
Health, hope, happiness.
Listen and watch each week to hear Dr Hilary’s take on the one thing we all have in common – our health and wellbeing. Tune in each week to find a breakdown of the current top health topics, to listen from leading experts and real-life stories and to hear from celebrities reflecting on their own health journeys.
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Comedian Harry Hill, plus the man who claims he can live to 150.
👉 Comedy wasn’t Harry Hill’s first choice of career. He chose medicine, instead, qualifying as a doctor after training in London. He reflects on those early days as medical student, and why he followed that path after a teacher at school told him there was “no way he would get into medical school.” Harry tells Doctor Hilary how the profession has changed in the intervening years, and that he probably should "never have been a doctor in the first place.” Harry won the Best Newcomer Award at the
The dangers of pre-diabetes; all you need to know. Plus, Gloria Hunniford OBE on her radio and TV career.
👉 Gloria Hunniford OBE was the first woman on Radio 2. In a wide-ranging interview, Gloria discusses the loss of her daughter, Caron, from breast cancer 20 years ago, and how Caron spent her final years in the sunshine, in Australia. Plus, she reflects on the death of her husband, Steven, in August last year. Gloria also discusses her pre-diabetes, her diagnosis, and how she’s learned to handle the condition. 👉 Plus, there are now 4.6 million people in the UK with a diagnosis of diabetes, up
1000 stomach crunches a day with The Dark Destroyer from “The Chase.” Plus home workout fitness tips
👉 Our first celebrity guest of the year is Shaun Wallace, aka The Dark Destroyer, from ITV's The Chase. Shaun won Mastermind in 2012. His specialist subject was FA Cup Finals. Shaun is also a barrister and discusses how he manages to balance two careers, working in television and the law courts. Plus, hear how he invests in his health with a daily workout including a thousand crunches every morning (spoiler alert – it used to be two thousand!) 👉 Plus, keeping fit and healthy in your own home i
Unmissable Moments 2024: The Best of The Celebrity Guests
👉 From Piers Morgan's story about curing long Covid by flying around the world, to the advice given to Gyles Brandreth by the late Duke of Edinburgh on using "the appliance." 👉 Rory Cellan Jones, the BBC's former technology correspondent speaks movingly about living with Parkinson's Disease, and Esther Rantzen answers questions put to her by her daughter on her campaign for assisted dying. 👉 Plus, there's Richard Madeley, Tony Blackburn, Christine Lampard, Matthew Kelly and John Culshaw’s hil
How much alcohol is too much? Plus, journalist Sarah Vine
This episode is brought to you by Drinkaware How much alcohol is too much? Plus, journalist Sarah Vine Almost two-thirds of us will drink more alcohol over Christmas than at other times of the year, according to a new survey from the alcohol-harm charity drinkaware. 18-34-year-olds are twice as likely to feel pressure from friends to have a drink during the festive period. My guest is Karen Tyrell, CEO of drinkaware, the charity which aims to reduce alcohol harm. Take the drinkaware Drinking Che
How can you have your best menopause? Plus, impressionist Jon Culshaw.
This episode is brought to you by The Body Doctor. How can you have your best menopause? Right now, over a billion women worldwide are going through menopause – that's a billion experiences, and a billion unique journeys. In the UK, that’s 15.5 million and many feel overlooked, underserved, and invisible, with little education or support. We’re joined by Heather Jackson, CEO of Gen-m.com - The universal shopping symbol for menopause-friendly products, and the broadcaster, Kaye Adams. Plus, one o
Eat well and exercise vs quick-fix weight-loss jabs.
Most of us know that being overweight increases people’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and, of course, joint problems. Yet hardly a day goes by when there isn't some new, and often conflicting, advice on diet and nutrition. Nutritional therapist, Laura Southern talks about the part diet plays in our health, quick-fix weight loss jabs, and the latest thinking on ultra-processed foods and the microbiome. Plus, the British broadcaster, writer and former Conservativ
“You’ve got Grade 3 invasive breast cancer,” — The latest breast cancer research, plus celeb guest Susan George
Hear the latest news and breast cancer research from Claire Rowney, CEO of Breast Cancer Now, and Dr Cliona Kirwan, a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Professor of Surgical Trials. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 15% of all new cancer cases. That’s more than 150 women diagnosed every day. The positive news is that survival rates have doubled in the last 50 years in the UK. Early detection and research are as vital as ever. Helen Addis, who was diag
How to tell someone you’re worried about their memory? Plus, Geoff Thomas on surviving Leukaemia.
Scott Mitchell was with his partner and wife, Dame Barbara Windsor, for 27 years. They went public with the news of her Alzheimer's in 2018. Today, he's the People's Champion for the government-funded "Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission," and an Ambassador for Alzheimer's Research UK. You'll hear about his work and their life together, and their meeting with the then Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Scott shares some vital advice on the how to tell someone you're concerned about their memory, a
Actor and Television Presenter Matthew Kelly, plus Esther Rantzen’s daughter, Rebecca Wilcox
Assisted dying has never been legal in the UK, but that could be about to change. Several proposals have been presented over the years, but none have passed into law. I’ve been talking to Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter, Rebeca Wilcox. And Dame Esther answers some questions that Rebeca asked her mum, on my behalf. My celebrity guest this week was Mr Saturday Night for years, on Game for a Laugh, You Bet, and the iconic Stars in Their Eyes. On stage, he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Ac
What effect do smartphones have on children's lives, plus Rory Cellan-Jones on living with Parkinson's disease
Also, this week, how do we get better at spotting and preventing sepsis? And a warning from the UK Health Security Agency about meningitis. How can you spot the warning signs? My guests this week include Charlotte Armitage, a psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. Her forthcoming book, "Generation Zombie," explores the impact of excessive screen time on children's development. Plus, Rory Cellan-Jones OBE, who was the BBC's technology correspondent until 2021. Two year
Heart health, plus Paul McKenna discusses how to change your life for the better and cure life-limiting fears and phobias.
Did you know heart disease is the #1 killer worldwide? One in four deaths in the UK is from heart attacks or strokes. Can you recognize the warning signs? In Episode 6 of The Dr. Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, we focus on cardiovascular health with Julie Ward, a Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation. Learn the 3 biggest risk factors for heart disease, how to interpret palpitations, and what your blood pressure readings really mean. For more advice, visit bhf.org.uk.
Eye health, plus Christine Lampard talks motherhood, health anxiety, and staying positive
In Episode 5 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan (https://www.healthspan.co.uk/) we are discussing eye care with Denise Voon, from the College of Optometrists and eye health expert Ros Musa. This episode emphasises the importance of regular eye exams to prevent issues like glaucoma and dry eye syndrome, which often go unnoticed until it's too late. Both professionals stress the importance of early intervention through regular eye exams, warm compresses, artificial tears, and main
How to improve your sleep, plus the dangers of teenage vaping
In Episode 4 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan (https://www.healthspan.co.uk/), some valuable advice if you struggle with sleep. Doctors know that prolonged periods of poor sleep can negatively impact your physical and mental health, increasing the likelihood of developing various conditions. With the demands and pressures of modern life, it’s a problem that affects us all at one time or another. My guest is nutritionist Rob Hobson, the author of three books, including The Art
Prescription shortages, liver health, plus Tony Blackburn
On Episode 3 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, https://www.healthspan.co.uk/, I’m joined by the man who launched Radio 1 in 1967 and recently celebrated 60 years on the air. On July 25th, 1964, Tony Blackburn put on a pair of headphones and sat behind a microphone for the very first time on the pirate ship Radio Caroline; since then, he’s been on the radio pretty much non-stop and at the age of 81, he’s still going strong. Tony talks about his health over the years and explain
Health inequality, plus Richard Madeley
On Episode 2 of The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, www.healthspan.co.uk/?utm_content=HJPodcast, my guest is Richard Madeley, a presenter who arrived on TV screens in 1988 when he launched This Morning on ITV alongside his wife, Judy Finnigan. Over the next 13 years, Richard and Judy became household names. These days, in addition to co-running the hugely successful Richard and Judy Book Club, he’s a novelist radio presenter and still appears on TV, hosting Good Morning Britain. R
Summer Holiday Health advice, plus Piers Morgan
I’m delighted to welcome you to The Dr Hilary Show, brought to you by Healthspan, https://www.healthspan.co.uk/ My first celebrity guest is a man who polarises opinions. He was the editor of the News of the World and The Daily Mirror. On TV, he judged America’s Got Talent, won the U.S. celebrity version of The Apprentice, and hosted his own show on CNN. From 2015, for the next six years, he was my colleague every morning on Good Morning Britain. I caught up with Piers in his dressing room before