Britain’s Health SOS, Stress & The Cortisol Craze
About this episode
This week we unpack a sobering picture of the UK’s health, with new data showing we’re living fewer years in good health and falling behind much of the developed world. We revisit school food standards and how countries like France and Japan are approaching nutrition in a completely different way, before diving into what’s really driving the UK’s decline, from diet to wider lifestyle patterns. We also break down the new “smoke-free generation” bill, rising costs for vaping, and what prevention actually looks like in practice. And finally, we explore the cortisol conversation taking over social media, and what genuinely helps when it comes to managing stress in a realistic, sustainable way. Send your questions for our weekly Q&A to hello@wellness-scoop.com For more from Rhi and Ella: Order your copy of Ella's new book: Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives Order your copy of Rhi's new book: The Fibre Formula Sign up to Rhitrition+ Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code Scoop at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/scoop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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