Just One Thing with Michael Mosley

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In his last interview, How to Live a Good Life, Michael Mosley talks to Prof Paul Bloom.

If time is tight, what's the one thing that you should be doing to improve your health and wellbeing? Michael Mosley reveals surprisingly simple top tips that are scientifically proven to change your life.

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Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley: Enjoy Olive Oil

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How a glug of olive oil can protect your heart, boost your brain, and help you live longer

Michael discovers how olive oil, which is rich in oleic acid and polyphenols, can help to reduce your risk of heart disease, improve your memory and even extend your life.

Michael Mosley discovers that enjoying more olive oil in your daily diet can come with a whole host of surprising benefits, including protecting your brain, improving your memory and reducing chronic inflammation. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to be one of the healthiest in the world, and a major component of this is olive oil. Dr Bill Mullen from the University of Glasgow tells Michael about his recent research, which found that two tablespoons of olive oil a day can significantly reduce biological markers of heart disease. Meanwhile our volunteer Ellen, an avid home cook, reaps the benefits of switching to olive oil.
 
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