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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 Check, a free, non-judgemental quiz to help you understand a bit more about how much you are drinking and the impact it might be having on your health. It takes less than 3 minutes, and it gives you a personalised summary based on your alcohol consumption.

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Plus, Sarah Vine, Tabloid Columnist of the Year and one of Britain’s most influential journalists, shares the story of her journey with the weight loss drug, Ozempic.
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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 of the country’s top impressionists, Jon Culshaw — a man of many voices including Gordon Brown, William Hague, John Lydon and Billy Connolly to name just a few. Jon talks about his early career, and how he manages to master a new impression.

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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 Conservative MP, Gyles Brandreth – best known for his flamboyant sweaters. He’s a regular on TV, the former European Monopoly champion, and Honorary President of the
Association of British Scrabble Players. He’s also a wonderful storyteller.

👉 Nutritionist Laura Southern: https://www.londonfoodtherapy.com/
👉 Gyles Brandreth https://www.gylesbrandreth.net/

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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 diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, shares her experience and explains why she launched the Change and Check campaign.

Plus, actress Susan George, who starred alongside Dustin Hoffman in the 1971 movie Straw Dogs—a huge box office hit that led to many other roles in film and TV—talks about her career. She was married to actor Simon MacCorkindale, who died in 2010. Together, they managed an Arabian stud farm in Exmoor. In a wide-ranging conversation, we discuss her career, health, well-being, and love of horses.

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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, and how to process and cope with a dementia diagnosis.

Plus, despite significant advances, many forms of leukaemia remain challenging to treat.

Geoff Thomas, the former footballer, captained Crystal Palace at the 1990 FA Cup final and earned nine caps for England. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2003 and given just three months to live.

He’s since raised millions for charity and launched The Geoff Thomas Foundation. In 2005, he was awarded the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year, Helen Rollason Award.

Also, this week, news about a university study into ageing and some thoughts on living a long, resilient, and healthy life.

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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 Actor in 2004 as Lennie in Of Mice and Men, and he’s played leading roles in several major productions. He’s Matthew Kelly.

Also, this week, communication failures in the NHS when it comes to mislaid letters and joined-up thinking. Who’s in charge of the patient journey, and what needs to happen?

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Matthew Kelly in Filumena: https://www.kenwright.com/productions/filumena/

Esther Rantzen: https://estherrantzen.co.uk/

The Dignity in Dying campaign https://www.dignityindying.org.uk/