Simple ways to future-proof your joints
From Age Better with Liz Earle by Liz Earle
June 8, 2026 · 29 min · Season 42 · Episode 1
About this episode
Liz Earle discusses ways to maintain joint health and flexibility during midlife, including supplements and exercises.
If your joints feel stiffer than they used to, midlife hormone fluctuations might be at play- declining oestrogen can affect connective tissue, joint lubrication and bone health. Liz talks through the supplements and exercises that will help keep joints strong and flexible for longer, and why HRT could make a difference. Plus: gentle skincare after microneedling, getting the most nutrition from nuts and seeds, mouth-taping for improved sleep quality and can turmeric affect HRT? In this episode: · Do collagen supplements help with achy joints? · Skincare tips post-microneedling · What’s the best way to add nuts and seeds to my diet? · Mouth-breathing is disrupting my sleep · Will taking turmeric affect my HRT? Links mentioned in the episode: · Fushi Organic Rosehip Oil · By Sarah Hero Facial Oil · Collagen peptides · Turmeric/curcumin · Omega-3 · Podcast with Dr…
People in this episode
Host: Liz Earle
Topics covered
- joint health
- midlife wellness
- hormone fluctuations
- supplements
- skincare
- nutrition
- sleep quality
Keywords
- joints
- oestrogen
- HRT
- collagen
- microneedling
- nutrition
- turmeric
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Fushi Organic Rosehip Oil, By Sarah Hero Facial Oil, Collagen peptides, Turmeric/curcumin, Omega-3
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