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The Wellness Scoop

Cortisol, Cardio & The Everyday Habits Protecting Your Brain

The Wellness Scoop

The Wellness Scoop

Mental Health, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.75.9K Ratings

🗓️ 9 March 2026

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

This week on The Wellness Scoop, we’re looking at the small, everyday habits that may influence our long-term health more than we think. From early research on stress hormones and cancer biology to new data on heart disease risk in men and women, we break down what the science actually shows and where the nuance matters. We revisit dementia prevention through a wider lens, exploring lifelong learning, oral health and cognitive engagement, and what they tell us about how closely the brain is connected to the rest of the body. We also unpack the gender gap in exercise habits and what it means for heart health. In our trends section, we explore fibre layering versus fibremaxxing and why variety may matter more than totals for gut health. We finish with practical, evidence-based sleep tips, because quality rest underpins everything from stress resilience to metabolic health. Recommendations: Shawn Achor on Super Soul Order your copy of Ella's new book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quick Wins: Healthy Cooking for Busy Lives⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pre-order your copy of Rhi's upcoming book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Fibre Formula⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

The great thing about potential is it has no concept of time.

0:04.0

It doesn't care what day it is or how old you are.

0:08.0

It doesn't care where you're from or what you used to do.

0:11.0

It simply waits patiently for the day you decide to use it.

0:17.0

So go on.

0:19.0

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0:23.1

can help you make the most of your potential. It all starts with skills. Search skills for life.

0:30.6

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0:35.8

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0:41.2

You expect us to move a two-term palette on a scooter.

0:44.2

It'll be fun. Just think of the core strength you'll build.

0:46.9

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0:49.1

This is what happens when you don't sponsor your job on Indeed.

0:51.6

So the next time you need someone to get the job done right, get matched with quality

0:54.7

candidates with an Indeed sponsored job.

0:56.9

Visit Indeed.com slash next hire and sponsor your job today.

1:02.6

Welcome to the Wellness Group, your twice weekly dose of health and wellness inspiration.

1:08.3

And as always, we're both here as your host.

1:10.5

I'm Melamels. And I'm Rihanna Lambert. And after always, we're both here as your host. I'm LML. And I'm

1:12.1

Rihanna Lambert. And after a decade in the wellness industry, we know that it can be really

1:16.6

overwhelming and confusing. And that's why this podcast is here to cut through the noise and make

1:21.1

healthier living, simple, fun and personal. And I'm very excited to say this is officially

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