Episode 3
Michael Mosley and Dr Chris van Tulleken investigate omega-3 supplements, and Dr Zoe Williams discovers why eating a lot of fat affects men and women differently.
Michael conducts an ambitious study on the health benefits of omega-3 fish oils, while Dr Chris van Tulleken puts omega-3 supplements to the test. Dr Zoe Williams goes on a high fat diet and discovers why eating a lot of fat affects men and women differently. Gabriel Weston seeks out an innovative new brain treatment for PTSD, and Dr Saleyha Ahsan reveals how to spot the symptoms of a little-known condition that can cause sudden and irreversible sight loss.
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How can I get more omega-3 into my diet and how much difference will it make to my health?
Our volunteers see what happens when they eat oily fish or take fish oil supplements.
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What does eating a diet high in unhealthy fat really do to our bodies?
It turns out that eating lots of unhealthy fats could be worse for men than for women.
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What is giant cell arteritis and how can I recognise it?
This little known condition can cause devastating sight loss unless it’s spotted in time.
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Are there any drug-free remedies for travel sickness?
We run through the home remedies and easy techniques you can try.
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Could targeting networks in the brain help to alleviate the symptoms of PTSD?
We find out about ‘neuromodulation’ – a treatment being trialled in California.
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Should I worry about plastics?
Chemicals like BPA and phthalates can get from plastics into food – but is this a problem?
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Can I really boost my immune system?
We reveal that when it comes to the immune system what's actually important is balance.
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Is it safe to use cling film in the microwave?
We sent cling films to the lab to see if we should worry about chemicals getting into food
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What can I do about restless legs syndrome?
Why do restless legs happen and what are the treatment options?
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Should I worry about plastics?
Duration: 02:28
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Should I worry about plastics?
Duration: 02:41
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Could a new way of stimulating the brain help people with PTSD?
Duration: 07:28
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Mosley |
| Presenter | Chris van Tulleken |
| Presenter | Zoe Williams |
| Presenter | Gabriel Weston |
| Presenter | Saleyha Ahsan |
| Series Producer | Catherine Abbott |
| Executive Producer | Jacqueline Smith |
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