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Health Fact vs Fiction | The podcast

This podcast series is just what the doctor ordered! A frank and fascinating mix of myth-busting and chat about all things health. Anna Richardson will ask the questions other people shy away from, uncover surprising answers and reveal the truth behind everyday medical matters.

 

On the train, at the gym, or on the go - wherever you listen to your podcasts - be prepared to be surprised, entertained and reassured in equal measure.

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Following on from the success of the first health podcast series, Anna Richardson gets straight down to business in series two as she tackles the different facts and fictions surrounding a number of health topics – from sleep disorders, bowels, and running to diabetes, cardiology and concussion.

Joining Anna in each episode’s myth-busting educational chat are leading HCA UK consultants for a particular specialty, alongside celebrity guests who push their fame to the side and add a personal touch as they share their own experiences of living with different conditions.

 

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The Mako robot is the best example of cutting-edge technology being translated into surgical practice aiming to ensure high accuracy and improvement in the functional outcomes of patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery.
Panos Gikas

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon

Anna Richardson, Health Fact vs Fiction

Anna Richardson

Anna started her TV life in the heyday of the Big Breakfast – Channel 4’s most successful breakfast show. Spotted for her wit and frank down-to-earth style, she was asked to present Love Bites for ITV, a no-holds barred sex and relationship show for teens. From there Anna has not only produced some of the UK’s favourite TV shows, but has also presented award-winning series and standalone documentaries.

 

Anna is also a qualified cognitive hypnotherapist and member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH). She is the author of two best-selling diet books - Anna Richardson’s Body Blitz and Mind Over Fatter. 

 

She attends regular health check-ups at HCA Healthcare UK’s group of hospitals.

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If our podcast topics have inspired you to seek further advice, our team will be happy to make an appointment for you with a consultant. 

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