{"podcast":{"title":"What's Up Docs?","slug":"what-s-up-docs-7261292","podcast_index_feed_id":7261292,"rss_url":"https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/m00298p7.rss","website_url":"http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00298p7","image_url":"http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/3000x3000/p0m1xdtt.jpg","author":"BBC","episode_count":163,"summary":"In this BBC Radio 4 podcast, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are on a mission to help us take better care of ourselves. Although they are identical twins, Chris and Xand are very different and they never stop thinking and arguing about science and health. They want to lead healthy, happy lives and as doctors, they want this for everyone. Yet they tussle over how best to get there. When it comes to looking after our own health, it can be confusing. Medicine and science produce amazing new treatments and diagnostics every day and we are bombarded with so many headlines and pieces of advice; but how are we supposed to know what's really best for us and then successfully apply it to our lives? Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken embrace this challenge; even as they marvel at the scientific breakthroughs, they grapple with the competing claims about health, wellbeing and how to live. From understanding testosterone therapies to microplastics in our diets, and the concept of 'hangriness' to the power of saying no - this podcast deals with the health stresses we all face every day, while taking on board how the decisions by corporations and governments affect all our health. Each episode, Ch…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T16:18:00.642247+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-s-up-docs-7261292"},"episode":{"title":"Why do we feel happier when the sun’s out?","slug":"why-do-we-feel-happier-when-the-sun-s-out","published_at":"2026-03-31T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-s-up-docs-7261292/why-do-we-feel-happier-when-the-sun-s-out","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-s-up-docs-7261292","url":"http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002tbl4","audio_url":"http://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download-rss/proto/http/vpid/p0n9kjj6.mp3","summary":"Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our health and wellbeing. In this episode, Chris and Xand will shine a light on…light. They discuss why the sun can help lift our mood, and its effects on our sleep and general wellbeing. Joining them to discuss this is Professor Hester Parr, a professor of Human Geography with an interest in sunlight's effect on mental health and runs the research group Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you want to get in touch, you can email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp us on 08000 665 123. Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken Guest: Professor Hester Parr Producer: Claire Justin Video Producer: Leon Gower Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar Editor: Jo Rowntree Tech Lead: Reuben Huxtable Digital Lead: Richard Berry Composer: Phoebe McFarlane Sound Design: Melvin Rickarby At the BBC: Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4","meta_description":"Welcome to What’s Up Docs?, the podcast where doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken cut through the confusion around every aspect of our…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1722,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/what-s-up-docs-7261292/episodes/why-do-we-feel-happier-when-the-sun-s-out/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-s-up-docs-7261292/why-do-we-feel-happier-when-the-sun-s-out.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}