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About MedHeads

Stay sharp, stay informed, and stay ahead with MedHeads! Whether you're a healthcare professional, student, or just passionate about health and wellness, MedHeads delivers bite-sized, high-impact medical news and expert insights straight to your ears. Each week, we break down the hottest health topics, emerging trends, and must-know updates—all in a fast, engaging format designed to keep you informed without the fluff. Tune in, level up your knowledge, and be part of the conversation shaping modern healthcare!

Publisher

A Meducate Podcast - Dr Ferghal Armstrong - FRACGP FAChAM

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Apr 2020

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

205 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Forest Bathing Immune System: Why 50 Percent NK Cell Boosts Last a Week

   Forest bathing may affect more than mood. Studies of tree-derived compounds called phytoncides have reported changes in natural killer cell activity, while brief contact with bark has been linked with calmer autonomic responses. This episode looks at what those small studies can and cannot prove, why the effects may persist beyond a single walk, and how simple time among trees can support stress recovery without turning an emerging evidence base into a miracle claim.

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Together: The Heart Risk That's Nearly 4 Times Higher

   Insomnia and sleep apnoea often occur together, a combination known as COMISA. When both are present, fragmented sleep, low oxygen and repeated stress responses can compound cardiovascular risk far beyond either condition alone. This episode explains why treating only one side may leave symptoms behind, and how sleep apnoea therapy alongside cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia can improve sleep and reduce risk.

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Erythritol vs Real Sugar: Which Damages Your Heart More?

   Erythritol and other low-calorie sweeteners avoid the glucose rise caused by sugar, but that does not make every option risk-free. This episode examines studies linking erythritol and xylitol with increased platelet activity and possible cardiovascular risk, alongside evidence about sucralose and the gut microbiome. These findings do not prove that an occasional serving causes a heart attack. They do show why dose, frequency and the quality of the evidence matter, and why gradually reducing overall sweetness may be more useful than endlessly replacing sugar.

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