Drive Time Show Podcast 12-05-2025: Nurses Day and Suger- the silent killer

Join Ata ul Rehman & Amaar Ahmad for Monday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Nurses Day’ and ‘Suger- the silent killer’ Nurses Day Join us this Nurses Day as we explore the challenges of recruitment and retention in the UK. How can we better support nurses and improve working conditions for long-term change? Sugar - the silent killer Sugar addiction is characterized by a compulsive pattern of consuming sugary foods and beverages, leading to physical and psychological dependence. This behavior stimulates the brain's reward system, releasing dopamine similarly to other addictive substances, thereby reinforcing the cycle of craving and consumption. Persistent high sugar intake is associated with health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dental problems. Join us as we explore the nature of sugar addiction, its health implications, contributing factors, and effective management strategies. Guests: Dr Billy Palmer - Senior Fellow in Health Policy. Joan Pons Laplana - Nurse activist working in the NHS from Spain Robert Lustig - world-renowned American paediatric endocrinologist and leading voice on the dangers of sugar and processed food. Tam Fry - one of the UK’s most prominent health campaigners and a leading advocate for childhood obesity prevention. He is the spokesperson for the National Obesity Forum and Chair of the Child Growth Foundation Producers: Hubbatul Waheed and Baasmah Nadeem