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  • Is Your Environment Making You Ill? Air Pollution, Heatwaves & Hidden Health Risks

    Is Your Environment Making You Ill? Air Pollution, Heatwaves & Hidden Health Risks
    Oct 19 2026
    Could the air we breathe and the environment around us be making us ill? This week, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at the hidden health risks of air pollution, how it affects our heart, lungs and brain, and why rising temperatures can affect women differently to men. Plus, the simple changes we can make to protect our health. In Chat GP, a listener question on whether turmeric really helps with inflammation? 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at www.linwoodshealthfoods.com Excludes bundles & is not available in conjunction with any other coupon code. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 min
  • The Health Gadgets You Need… And the Ones You DON'T!

    The Health Gadgets You Need… And the Ones You DON'T!
    Oct 12 2026
    Are health gadgets helping us live healthier lives, or are we becoming obsessed with tracking every little thing? This week on No Appointment Necessary, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan debate the health tech that's actually worth investing in, from smartwatches and sleep trackers to continuous glucose monitors. They reveal the one health monitor everyone should consider owning, talk about the surprising link between hearing loss and dementia, and they chat about the essential health checks we shouldn't ignore in midlife. Plus, they share their personal fitness routines, the importance of maintaining muscle as we age, and why sometimes less monitoring might be better for our wellbeing. 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at www.linwoodshealthfoods.com Excludes bundles & is not available in conjunction with any other coupon code. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 min
  • Blood Pressure, Heart Attack Signs & the Silent Risks You Can’t Feel

    Blood Pressure, Heart Attack Signs & the Silent Risks You Can’t Feel
    Oct 5 2026
    How healthy is your heart? Would you know if your blood pressure was too high? And could you recognise the signs of a heart attack? This week, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan break down the silent risks that can affect your heart without obvious symptoms, including high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, and explain the warning signs you should never ignore. They also look at why heart attacks can present differently in women, what changes after the menopause, and what to do if someone suddenly collapses. Plus, in Chat GP, they answer a listener’s question about osteopenia and whether bone density can be improved. 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at www.linwoodshealthfoods.com Excludes bundles & is not available in conjunction with any other coupon code. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 min
  • HRT, Joint Pain, Cholesterol & the Questions You’ve Been Meaning to Ask

    HRT, Joint Pain, Cholesterol & the Questions You’ve Been Meaning to Ask
    Sep 28 2026
    It’s over to you in this episode, as we open up 'Chat GP' and give you the chance to ask Dr Amir Khan anything. Cherry Healey puts your questions to the doctor, who’s stepped away from his practice especially to open the door to you... and, of course, there’s no appointment necessary! We cover everything from joint pain and menopause to HRT, cholesterol and statins, cold hands and feet, excessive sweating, endometriosis and more. Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at www.linwoodshealthfoods.com Excludes bundles & is not available in conjunction with any other coupon code. We've partnered with Randox Health. Find out more about their health checks at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off. Results released in as little as 2 hours of your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 min
  • Magnesium, Creatine & Collagen: What Supplements Actually Work?

    Magnesium, Creatine & Collagen: What Supplements Actually Work?
    Sep 21 2026
    Magnesium for sleep, collagen for your skin, creatine for strength and even “nature’s Ozempic”... but which supplements are actually worth your money? This week, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan cut through the hype and look at the evidence behind some of the biggest supplement trends, including magnesium, creatine, collagen, electrolytes, omega-3, multivitamins and more. What works, what might help, and what’s just… bakwaas? 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at www.linwoodshealthfoods.com Excludes bundles & is not available in conjunction with any other coupon code. We've partnered with Randox Health. Find out more about their health checks at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off. Results released in as little as 2 hours of your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 min
  • The Best Way to Reset Your Sleep

    The Best Way to Reset Your Sleep
    Sep 15 2026
    Summer’s over, routines are all over the place… so how do you actually get yourself back on track? This week, Cherry and Dr Amir are helping you with the autumn reset, looking at fixing your sleep and building habits that stick,. Plus, why teenagers really do want to sleep later, and why the secret to better sleep might start with the time you wake up! 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at www.linwoodshealthfoods.com Excludes bundles & is not available in conjunction with any other coupon code. We've partnered with Randox Health. Find out more about their health checks at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off. Results released in as little as 2 hours of your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 min
  • First Aid Everyone Should Know: Choking, CPR, Burns & More

    First Aid Everyone Should Know: Choking, CPR, Burns & More
    Sep 7 2026
    Would you know what to do if someone was choking, badly bleeding or stopped breathing? This week, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan share the first aid advice everyone should know… with everything from cuts, burns and nosebleeds to choking, CPR, allergic reactions, head injuries and sprains. Plus, Dr Amir shares some of the common first aid mistakes that could actually make things worse! This is one to save, share and hopefully never need. Listener warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of first aid situations, including blood, cuts and injuries, which some listeners may find uncomfortable. 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at www.linwoodshealthfoods.com Excludes bundles & is not available in conjunction with any other coupon code. We've partnered with Randox Health. Find out more about their health checks at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off. Results released in as little as 2 hours of your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 min
  • Is Fibre the New Protein?

    Is Fibre the New Protein?
    Aug 31 2026
    We hear a lot about protein, but could we be overlooking something even more important? Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan look at why fibre is so important for your gut, heart and overall health, how much you actually need each day, and the simple ways to get more of it. Plus, they talk about the viral trend of fibre maxxing, constipation, gut bacteria and why increasing your fibre too quickly might leave you feeling a little… gassy! 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com This episode is brought to you by Linwoods. Use the code NAN20 for 20% off all Linwoods products at ⁠⁠www.linwoodshealthfoods.com⁠⁠ Excludes bundles & is not available in conjunction with any other coupon code. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Find out more about their health checks at ⁠https://randoxhealth.com⁠ just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off. Results released in as little as 2 hours of your sample arriving at the lab. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 min