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Real Health with Karl Henry

Real Health with Karl Henry

Irish Independent 461 Episodes Sep 10, 2026

Health and wellness expert Karl Henry hosts a weekly podcast that cuts through the noise around health dos and don'ts. Each episode features conversations with experts on physical and mental health, as well as practical lifestyle tips to make health easy and accessible.

Episodes

How organ donation works
How organ donation works Sep 10, 2026 1365 This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by Professor Peter Conlon, Clinical Lead of Organ Donation Transplant Ireland, Clinical Lead, Consultant Nephrologist/ Renal Transplant Physician at Beaumont Hospital, to explain how organ donation works in Ireland. They discuss the opt out system, who can become a donor and what happens when a family is approached about donation. Professo
Can you prevent stretch marks after losing weight?
Can you prevent stretch marks after losing weight? Sep 3, 2026 1563 This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl Henry is joined by producer JJ Clarke to answer listener questions on sleep, weight loss and evening overeating. They discuss why becoming too focused on sleep tracker scores can actually make sleep harder, and share simple ways to improve sleep routines. Karl also explains stretch marks after weight loss and why gradual weight loss matters, before offeri
Why your phone is so hard to put down
Why your phone is so hard to put down Aug 27, 2026 1354 We check our phones dozens, even hundreds, of times a day, often without realising how much they interrupt our attention. This week on The Real Health podcast, Professor Brendan Kelly, professor of psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, explains why phones are so difficult to put down and the impact constant checking can have on concentration, stress and self esteem. He shares practical ways to bui
The food that fuels your cancer journey
The food that fuels your cancer journey Aug 20, 2026 1756 When someone is diagnosed with cancer, food can become a source of confusion, with endless advice online about what to eat and what to avoid. This week on The Real Health podcast, oncology nurse and nutritional therapist Marilla Healy explains how nutrition can support the body through treatment, from maintaining muscle and strength to managing nausea and poor appetite.  She looks at why ther
Can you trust your smartwatch?
Can you trust your smartwatch? Aug 13, 2026 1655 Millions of us now use smartwatches to track our sleep, heart rate, fitness and recovery, but how accurate is all that information? This week on The Real Health podcast, Dr Joe Warne from Technological University Dublin explains which measurements we can rely on and where wearable technology falls short. He looks at the growing obsession with health data, why sleep trackers may cause anxiety, and
The habits that help you live longer
The habits that help you live longer Aug 6, 2026 1129 Most of us hope to stay healthy as we get older, but few of us think about the small choices we make today that shape our future. This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl explores what it really means to age well and why it's never too early to start investing in your long-term health. He discusses the importance of strength, movement, nutrition, social connection and tracking your health, while
How to poo properly with physio Clare Bourne
How to poo properly with physio Clare Bourne Jul 30, 2026 1488 Most of us never think about how we go to the toilet until something goes wrong. This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl is joined by pelvic and digestive health physiotherapist Clare Bourne to discuss what a healthy bowel movement should look like and why so many people unknowingly develop poor toilet habits. They explore constipation, straining, toilet posture, pelvic floor health,
Why 1200 calorie diets are setting you up to fail
Why 1200 calorie diets are setting you up to fail Jul 23, 2026 1328 This week on The Real Health podcast, Karl answers your health questions in another Karl's Questions episode. Producer, JJ Clarke, joins Karl on this week’s episode. He explains why very low-calorie diets rarely work in the long term, how to exercise safely during hot weather, the simple health numbers everyone should be tracking, and the best way to reduce your caffeine i
What your liver wishes you knew about alcohol
What your liver wishes you knew about alcohol Jul 16, 2026 1425 Many of us think liver disease only affects heavy drinkers, but the reality is far more complex. This week on The Real Health podcast, Professor Debbie Shawcross, Professor of Hepatology and Chronic Liver Failure at King's College London, explains how binge drinking, excess weight and everyday habits can silently damage the liver long before symptoms appear. She shares what counts as binge drinkin
The surprising habit that brings more happiness than money
The surprising habit that brings more happiness than money Jul 9, 2026 1230 We spend so much of life chasing happiness, but are we looking in the wrong places? On this week's episode of The Real Health podcast, Professor Emeritus of psychology at Trinity College Dublin, Ian Robertsonexplains why money, status and success rarely bring lasting fulfilment, and why purpose, relationships and helping others are far more powerful. He also explores the impact of loneliness, soci
How to lose fat without calorie counting
How to lose fat without calorie counting Jul 2, 2026 1241 On this episode of Real Health, I am joined by producer JJ Clarke for a Karl’s Questions special, answering listener queries from social media. We discuss how weather and lack of sunlight may be affecting mood and motivation, the value of moving more rather than less with age, and simple ways to improve eating habits without calorie counting. We discuss why slowing down eating, using portion plate
The secret to youthful skin and warning signs to look out for
The secret to youthful skin and warning signs to look out for Jun 25, 2026 1432 Healthy skin is about far more than appearance, but many people are still confused by skincare trends and conflicting advice. On this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast, consultant dermatologist Dr Rosemary Coleman explains why there is no such thing as a safe tan, the importance of applying enough sunblock, and the warning signs of skin cancer that should never be ignored. One point that s

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