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Real Health Podcast

Karl Henry will cut through the nonsense about healthy living and tell you what you need to be doing to live healthier and happier every day. In association with Laya Healthcare.

Real Health Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Soundcloud.

November 2022

The Real Health Podcast: Top Tips for saving on your energy bills

There seems to be no escaping the news about the cost-of-living crisis.

The Real Health Podcast: How to up your food game with Daniel Davey

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle but getting our diets in the right shape is also crucial.

October 2022

Real Health Podcast: How to prevent and recognise a stroke

It may surprise you, but strokes are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. They are also very common in Ireland, with one in five people having suffering from a stroke at some time in their life. While most are over 65, they can strike at any age including young people and children.

GP and TV host Dr Phil Kieran pictured in Cork city. Photo: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

The Real Health Podcast: How to live longer with Dr Phil Kieran

What would you do if you were told your life expectancy? Would it scare you? Or would it motivate you to make changes to improve it?

Real Health Podcast: How to make walking your ultimate health and wellness workout

It might be considered the most basic form of exercise, but walking can be the ultimate workout. This week I’m bringing you my top tips on how to take walking to the next level. For years, I’ve been talking about how beneficial walking can be. It's easy to do, gentle on the joints and when done properly can deliver fantastic fitness results.

Real Health Podcast: Why muscle is crucial to helping you live longer and better with Dr Brendan Egan

Getting older comes with plenty of health concerns and things we need to be aware of. But how conscious are we about our muscles as we age? Is it a big deal if we lose some muscle mass?

September 2022

The Real Health Podcast: Karl’s Four Pillars of Lifelong Wellness

This week on Real Health, it’s episode two from the National Ploughing Championships 2022. I’m bringing you my four pillars for lifelong wellness. From sleep to measuring progress with health, I’m telling you what you need to know.

The Real Health Podcast: Life Lessons with Mairead McGuinness

This week on Real Health, I’m coming to you live from the Irish Independent tent at this year's National Ploughing Championships in Co. Laois.

Real Health Podcast: The importance of living life to the fullest with John Wall

We all want to live our best lives, get as much out of our time as possible. That, however, can be easier said than done.

Real Health Podcast: How to keep your heart healthy and why it's so important with Dr Paddy Barrett

September is heart month, so this week on Real Health we decided to take a look at the things you need to do to keep your heart healthy and protect against heart disease, from exercise to lifestyle changes. Joining me on the podcast, is preventative cardiologist at the Blackrock Clinic, Dr Paddy Barrett.

Real Health Podcast: Karl’s top tips on how to reset and embrace healthy habits

It’s September, which means back to school and a return to our routines. It’s the perfect time to embrace those healthier habits you’ve wanted to have, by making them a part of your day now that summer is behind us.

August 2022

Real Health Podcast: How breathing can transform your health

Breathing is something we do automatically and take little notice of throughout our day.

Real Health Podcast: David Nolan - Should women train differently to men?

Here on Real Health, we have looked at the topic of female health, why women are different to men and how understanding those difference can help boost wellness.

The Real Health podcast: Understanding the brain's role in weight loss with Prof Carel Le Roux

How much do you know about the relationship between our brains and our gut? While many of us may think we decide when and how much we eat, research now tells us that our brains have far more control over our eating habits than we might realise.

The Real Health Podcast: Life Lessons with Dairy Farmer Louise Crowley

This week on Real Health, we’re bringing you something a little different than usual, with another life lessons episode.

July 2022

Real Health: Running SOS – The essentials to help you run better

Real Health Podcast: Getting to grips with Female Health with Dr Hazel Wallace

This week on Real Health, we’re discussing female health, not just the aspects traditionally associated with the topic, like reproductive health, but everything from sleep to mood and movement.

Real Health Podcast: Embracing Self-Love with Fiona Brennan

Many of us will have heard or be familiar with self-love. In theory we know what it is, but how hard is it to put it into practice and make it part of daily life?

The Real Health Podcast: The Truth About Weight Loss Surgery

This week on Real Health, we’re talking about weight loss surgery. It’s a topic we have touched on before on the podcast, but this week we are taking a deeper dive and bringing you everything you need to know about the procedure.

June 2022

Author and meditation teacher, Conor Creighton

The Real Health Podcast: The Truth About Love and How It Can Improve Your Life

Love can be complicated; it can be hard work, but it can also be amazing and life changing too.

Real Health Podcast: Top tips for transforming your work health

As we all start to settle into our new ways of working, be it fully remote, back in the office or a mix of both, it’s important that we develop positive healthy habits around that.

Real Health: How to be your own therapist with Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane

I’m sure like me, you find life is bit of a juggle sometimes. From work, relationships or money, it can be difficult to find the time to fit it all in and have some space leftover for yourself. Even trying to change your routines or habits for the better can be a real challenge.