The Great Life Podcast with Ricky Langford

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Demystifying the science of health and talking about practical ideas for everyday problems.


    • Aug 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Great Life Podcast with Ricky Langford

    Knees for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 12:12


    Knees are critical for our mobility but they're often neglected as something to look after for a long and healthy life. In this episode, Ricky lays out all the things you can do to ensure you have good Knees for Life.

    Blood Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 14:50


    How's your Blood Pressure? Did you know that you probably won't know if it's too high? In this episode, Ricky explains what blood pressure is, what can happen if it's too high and what to do to avoid high blood pressure. So take a listen and look after yourself in the process.

    The Best Version of You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 15:39


    Are you the best version of yourself? We all have the potential to be better, not only for ourselves but for those around us and especially those we love. In this episode, Ricky gives insights into the various aspects of our lives, our bodies and our minds, that we can improve upon. Take a listen and see what you can find to be a better you!

    Is Sitting Killing Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 6:57


    According to many health news articles, apparently sitting is the new 'smoking'. Really?! In this episode, Ricky shines a light on the subject and tells us what's really going on when we sit all day.

    Vitamin D

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 15:23


    How much sun do we need to get enough Vitamin D and what's it good for anyway? In this episode, Ricky sheds some light (pun intended) on how important it is, and even how we discovered it - not that long ago.

    Hydration

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 14:41


    Do you get a bit tired around 3 in the afternoon? It might be that you're dehydrated. You probably already know that drinking water is important, however in this episode, Ricky tells us why. We also find out how to stay hydrated and how you can tell when you're not.

    Men's Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 17:12


    In order to live long and prosper, men need to take better care of their health. In this episode, Ricky takes us through risks to avoid in youth, middle age and senior years. Most importantly, we learn what you can do to avoid them to live a great life, not only for yourself but for those around you.

    R U OK Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 7:52


    R U OK? Pretty simple question eh? The answer you get though, might not be so simple. Fortunately, there's a 4 step process to know before you approach someone you're concerned about. In this episode, Ricky takes us through those steps and what to do with a variety of responses.

    It's Not All About Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 8:23


    We're busier than ever in a 'dog eat dog' world, so why should we go out of our way to help others? Well, the science is in and it may surprise you. In this episode, Ricky explains how helping others, no matter how big or small can have a positive impact on your own psychological and even physical wellbeing.

    Your Health through the Decades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 14:30


    Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 18:46


    Did you know it takes about 8 seconds to know if you have diabetes? Do you know what happens when blood sugar levels are high? What's your risk for Diabetes? In this episode, Ricky sheds some light on what you can do to avoid and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

    Cold and Flu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 9:57


    Now more than ever, we need to understand how to avoid catching colds and flu. It's also important to know the difference between the two. With some no-nonsense advice, Ricky explains what to look for and the steps we can take to stay healthy, all year round.

    Getting Back on Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 8:00


    Do you feel like your health is not what it used to be? Don't worry about fad diets or hardcore exercise programs, you can get your health back on track with some simple steps, one day at a time. With some practical ideas that anyone can use, Ricky helps us to feel better and get the most out of life.

    Love Ya Guts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 8:48


    Our gut health has a significant impact on just about every other aspect of our health. Do you often feel tired? It could be that you need more of the right kinds of bacteria in your gut. Take a listen as Ricky explains how it all works and what we can do to get more energy in our day and feel better.

    The Psychological Continuum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 9:46


    Under Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 10:20


    What are those two numbers that measure blood pressure? What happens before and after a heart attack? And what's this about a pipe cleaner for your arteries? Take a few minutes with Ricky and learn how your heart works and how you can look after it so you can live a great life.

    Sleep Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 24:02


    Sleep is actually more important than you might think. Did you know that getting a good night's sleep on a regular basis can help you lose weight? This episode Ricky explains how getting good quality sleep can help with your physical and psychological health. Get a good night's sleep and feel better for it.

    The Great Life Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 0:55


    If you're after no-nonsense, practical advice on how to improve your mental and physical health and wellbeing, then you've come to the right place.

    Can't Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 15:25


    About 40% of Australians suffer from regular Insomnia. Whether you can't get to sleep, you can't stay asleep or you wake up feeling tired, Ricky offers some easy ideas for you to try so you can sleep better.

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