When to Exercise, Gut Health Clues & The Cost of “Perfect”

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of exercise timing on health, gut health clues related to disease risk, and the societal pressures of appearance in the age of social media.

This week on The Wellness Scoop, we explore some of the most thought-provoking shifts in health right now, from how timing your workouts could impact your heart, to what your gut might reveal about disease risk years before symptoms begin, and the growing pressure around appearance in the age of social media. We break down new research on chronotypes and why aligning exercise with your body clock may improve key markers of health, before diving into emerging science linking the gut microbiome to early signs of Parkinson’s disease. We also revisit the darker side of “looksmaxxing,” with rising concerns around steroid use and the long-term health risks tied to the pursuit of a certain physique. Plus, we explore the rise of low-light evening rituals designed to help us properly switch off, and the snack tin trend, a simple but telling shift towards more flexible, varied and enjoyable ways of eating. Are you a lark or an owl? Find out ⁠HERE⁠ Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to ⁠⁠hello@wellness-scoop.com⁠⁠ Recommendations: Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The…

People in this episode

Host: The Wellness Scoop

Topics covered

• exercise timing
• gut health
• social media pressure
• chronotypes
• looksmaxxing
• evening rituals
• flexible eating

Keywords

• exercise
• gut microbiome
• Parkinson's disease
• chronotypes
• looksmaxxing
• evening rituals
• flexible eating

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Organizations: Rhitrition+

Products: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives, The Fibre Formula

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