Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast

Did you know women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as men, and oestrogen may be a key reason why? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down the real science behind oestrogen's role in brain health and dementia prevention, why the infamous 2003 WHI study sent doctors running scared for decades, and what the latest evidence actually means for women in midlife. If MHT is not right for you, don't worry, protecting your brain is never a one-trick pony. This is the episode every woman in midlife needs to hear.
Research mentioned in this episode:
Paganini-Hill A, Henderson VW. Archives of Internal Medicine. 1996
Kim YJ et al. Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2021
Nerattini M et al. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2023
Cipriano GL et al. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2024
Melville NA et al. The Lancet Healthy Longevity. 2025
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Did you know dementia is now the leading cause of death in women in Australia, and your metabolic health plays a huge role? In this episode, Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy Burns break down the different types of dementia, including why Alzheimer's is sometimes called "type 3 diabetes", and how insulin resistance, inflammation, and poor sleep can quietly damage your brain for decades before any symptoms show up. You'll learn what you can actually do, from food and sleep to stress management and movement, to protect your brain starting right now. This one could change your life.
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You know metabolic health matters, but what can you actually do about it? In this episode, Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down the key levers you can pull to improve your metabolic health, and none of them require calorie counting or hours in the gym. You'll learn why just 10 minutes of movement after a meal can lower your blood sugar, how even five minutes of exercise improves your sleep, why chronic stress silently drives insulin resistance, and why going to bed on time might be the most powerful health tool you're not using. Simple, practical, and backed by science, this one is worth your time.
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Do you feel tired, hungry, and like your body is working against you? Dr Lucy Burns and Dr Mary Barson break down exactly what metabolic health is and why it matters far more than just the number on the scales. In this episode, you'll learn how your body converts food into energy, why high insulin can lock your stored fat away like cash in a term deposit you cannot access, and how conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dementia are all rooted in the same metabolic imbalance.
The best part is that your metabolic health is not fixed and it can start to change in weeks, not years. Tune in to understand what is really going on in your body and why simple, real food changes can make a profound difference.
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What if the reason you can't get your HRT patch has nothing to do with your pharmacy and everything to do with a 20-year-old mistake? Australia has had a chronic shortage of menopause hormone therapy patches for nearly five years, and the reason will surprise you. Dr Lucy Burns sits down with Johanna Wicks, co-founder of Lorai Health, who got so fed up she decided to build her own pharmaceutical company. This episode is essential listening for every woman in perimenopause or menopause who has ever been told to just wait a little longer.
Lorai Health
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