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 at

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

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

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

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

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

It’s August, it’s holiday season, and we thought it was the perfect time to bring together some of the very best health advice Dr Amir has shared on No Appointment Necessary. In this episode, we’ve picked five simple health hacks you can start TODAY! These are small things that could make a real difference to your health. Find out why strength training and gut health matters, to protecting your sk

It’s time for a Chat GP special as Cherry Healey puts your health dilemmas to Dr Amir Khan, and absolutely nothing is off limits! We’re talking menopause, HRT and the big question around testosterone... why can it feel so difficult for women to access, and what does the evidence actually say? Plus, Dr Amir tackles high cholesterol, whether those supplements you keep seeing online are actually wort

Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey are looking at everything you need to know about your thyroid - the tiny butterfly-shaped gland that has a huge impact on your energy, weight, mood, heart, hair, skin and overall health. They talk about why thyroid problems affect women far more than men, the signs of an underactive and overactive thyroid, why tiredness, hair loss and weight changes shouldn't always

Heading off on holiday? Before you pack your suitcase, make sure you check out this episode as Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey share the essential travel health advice that could save you from mosquito bites, jellyfish stings, traveller's diarrhoea, heatstroke, sunburn and more! Dr Amir will also share the antihistamine trick that could stop itchy mosquito bites before they start, and whether that

Do you always go for a wee before leaving the house... just in case? How many times a day is actually normal to pee? And why does it seem you always need the toilet the second you get nervous? Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan are talking all things bladder health, explaining what's actually normal, and sharing simple tips to help keep your bladder healthy. Find out why "just in case" wees might be d

Weight loss jabs are evolving fast; there's even a new pill. This week on No Appointment Necessary , Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey revisit GLP-1 medications to answer the questions everyone is asking! Can they cause hair loss? Why do some people lose muscle? Could they help with PCOS, fertility, addiction or even ADHD? And what do we now know that we didn't know six months ago? They also look at

Ice baths, cold showers, saunas, hot tubs... are they actually good for your health, or have we all just fallen for another wellness trend on Instagram? This week on No Appointment Necessary , Cherry and Dr Amir look into the science behind hot and cold therapies to find out what really works and what might just be "Bakwas". Can cold water swimming boost your immune system? Are ice baths worth the

Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan look at one of the most searched (and often misunderstood) topics in women's health... cellulite. Find out why 90% of women have cellulite, why it's completely normal, and whether any creams, massages or viral social media hacks actually work! Plus, they look at lipedema; a painful medical condition that's often mistaken for cellulite. In Chat GP, they answer a liste

Why is your hair thinning, and when should you actually worry? This weeks' check-in is all about hair loss. Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan talk about the real causes of it: stress, hormones, menopause, iron deficiency and genetics. They talk about what’s normal, what isn’t, and which treatments really work, including HRT, Minoxidil, rosemary oil and hair transplants. Plus, in Chat GP, Dr Amir help

Are we living too fast? Why do so many of us feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to switch off? Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan tackle something so many of us are quietly struggling with... burnout! Cherry opens up about her own experience of severe burnout in her 30s, sharing the warning signs she missed, the moment she realised something was seriously wrong, and the lifestyle chang

Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan look at one of the biggest health buzzwords of the moment... inflammation. It’s been linked to everything from arthritis and diabetes to depression, dementia and even cancer, but how worried should we actually be? Dr Amir breaks down what inflammation really is, why it isn’t always a bad thing, and what happens when your immune system gets stuck in “go mode” and does

Summer is here, and with it comes a flood of skincare advice! But how much of it is actually true? This week, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan look into the world of skin health, separating fact from fiction on everything from SPF and sun damage to the latest trend in red light therapy. Does sunscreen really prevent ageing? Are the chemicals in SPF something to worry about? Can you still get a tan w

Strength training isn't just about building muscle or looking fitter, it's one of the best things you can do for your long-term health. In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at why muscle plays a crucial role in everything from metabolism and blood sugar control to heart health, bone strength and healthy ageing. They discuss whether it's ever too late to start exercising, how to bui

What does “good gut health” actually mean, and could your gut be affecting everything from your mood to your immune system? Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at gut health, including IBS, bloating, digestion, antibiotics, menopause, probiotics, fibre and the microbiome. They discuss why the gut is often called the “second brain”, the connection between stress and digestion, how antibiotics can a