This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power.

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Dr Guy Benison-Horner - Longevity Expert, Visionary Health

Dr Guy Benison-Horner, is a UK-based GP with over 8 years of NHS experience and a passion for transforming healthcare through preventive medicine. Inspired by longevity expert Dr Peter Attia, Dr Benison-Horner focuses on primary prevention, helping people understand their health, build personalised wellness plans, and make lasting lifestyle changes. His mission is simple: inform, inspire, and empower you to live a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

#VO2Max #HealthOptimization #Longevity #FitnessScience #DrGuyBenisonHorner #WellnessPodcast #ModernMedicine

Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:05 - What Is VO₂ Max?

00:03:10 - How the Test Works

00:06:00 - Breathing & Oxygen Use

00:09:25 - Why It Matters

00:13:00 - VO₂ Max & Longevity

00:15:37 - Prioritizing Time for Health

00:16:51 - Understanding Cardio and Strength Training

00:17:57 - Influence of Dr. Peter Atiyah

00:19:13 - Proactive Approach to Healthcare

00:22:03 - Preventative Model at the Clinic

00:24:54 - Understanding Continuous Glucose Monitoring

00:29:03 - Impact of Diet on Glucose Levels

00:30:43 - Individual Variability in Carbohydrate Tolerance

00:31:32 - Genetic Influence on Sugar Tolerance

00:32:13 - Role of Muscle Mass in Sugar Control

00:32:35 - Impact of Age and Diet on Sugar Levels

00:33:10 - Personal Experience with Running and Sleep

00:33:44 - Balancing Exercise and Muscle Health

Follow Guy:

Website - https://www.visionaryhealth.co.uk

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drguybenisonhorner/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/guy.horner.9/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-benison-horner-34499b329

Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY

Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.)

Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.