A new BBC Radio 4 health and well-being podcast is being launched by doctors and identical twins, Chris and Xand van Tulleken.
What’s Up Docs? will air on Radio 4 every Tuesday at 4.30pm and on BBC Sounds. Bonus content from the show will also be available in additional ‘Doctors’ Notes’ episodes on BBC Sounds.
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore how are we supposed to figure out what’s really good for us and then successfully apply it to our lives. As they marvel at the scientific breakthroughs, they grapple with the competing claims about health, wellbeing and how to live their best lives.
Topics range from understanding testosterone replacement to microplastics in our diets, from the concept of ‘willpower’ to blood sugar control, the podcast deals with the daily health questions we all have while considering how corporations and governments affect our well-being.
Each episode, the pair are joined by an expert guest to examine the latest research, psychological insights, and data to help navigate the overwhelming amount of information and advice that is out there.
Dr. Chris van Tulleken says: “We are not people who breeze through life; like many we are grappling with the chaos and struggling with our personal flaws.
“How can we be better parents, sons and husbands whilst staying fit, eating well and remaining calm? And because we are identical twins, we’re always asking, are my problems genetic? Or my fault? Or caused by the world around me?”
Dr. Xand van Tulleken adds: “Although we’re twins, we’re very different and we never stop arguing about science and health.
“We want to lead healthy, happy lives and as doctors who care deeply about public health, we want this for everyone. But we tussle over how best to get there, debating where we should put our money, time, and energy, and what’s the best that can be achieved both collectively and individually.”
Rhian Roberts, BBC Podcast & Formats Commissioner, comments: “Most of us want to be that little bit better, physically, mentally and emotionally.
“We want our work life balance to be spot on and dreamy relationships as well. We’re not promising the What’s Up Docs? Podcast is going to deliver all of that but we’re going to have fun trying.
“Drs Chris and Xand will be sieving the science and sharing what works and doesn’t work for them. Hopefully we’ll all get that little bit better together.”
What’s Up Docs? with Drs Chris and Xand begins on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds on Tuesday 25 March at 4.30pm.
