Podcasts and Recordings

BBC Radio 5 | The Nacked Scientists | Light pollution: time to flick the switch | Constant light causes harm to head and heart

Francesco Cappuccio — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:46:32 GMT

Many people don't recognise light pollution at night for what it is: pollution. Largely, we fail to see this harmful introduction into the environment because we have been conditioned to associated light with good and dark with bad. It's time to change that. In this episode, we explore the various implications of artificial light at night and speak to the activists trying to put a stop to it.

27 June 2023 | Presented by CHRIS SMITH | Production by JAMES TYTKO In The Nacked Scientists for BBC Radio 5

Chris interviewed the University of Warwick's Francesco Cappuccio about the health impacts of light pollution...

BBC Radio 4: Woman's Hour

Francesco Cappuccio — Thu, 05 May 2016 15:32:03 GMT

Dealing with insomnia Kim Cattrall's revelations about insomnia on Woman's Hour led to a big response from listeners. Professor Franco Cappuccio, Head of the Sleep Health & Society Programme at the University of Warwick, discusses dealing with sleeplessness and addresses some of the problems people got in touch about (15:40 to 29:15). Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Anne Peacock 5th May 2016

BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire

Francesco Cappuccio — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 10:46:10 GMT

Prof Cappuccio explains the WAVE IV Clinical Trial for patients with resistant hypertension and how to participate if you live in the West Midlands and you think you are eligible (30/12/2015)

Sleep deprivation and obesity

Francesco Cappuccio — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 12:52:06 GMT

Prof Cappuccio from the University of Warwick and Prof Branca from the World Health Organization discuss the global epidemic of obesity and the role of sleep deprivation in contributing to weight gain (AC21 Symposium at Warwick, 2006)

Pinch too Far? The Science behind Low-Salt Cuisine

Francesco Cappuccio — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 18:59:56 GMT

Festival of Imagination at the University of Warwick (17/10/2015) As an adult you need less than 1g of salt a day but as a nation we are, on average, consuming eight times this amount! Join award-winning chef and the BBC's ‘The Great British Menu’ participant Stephanie Moon and Warwick's Professor Franco Cappuccio for this unique collaboration as they explore why salt can be bad for our health and demonstrate just how delicious meals are with no added salt. http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/about/warwick50/events/imagination/talks/salt/

BBC World Service - More or less

Francesco Cappuccio — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 18:31:41 GMT

Sleeping: the 8-hour myth! Professor Cappuccio explains some of the implications of the results on mortality of the Sleep, Health & Society Programme at Warwick (21/02/2015)

BBC Inside Out West Midlands

Francesco Cappuccio — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:22:41 GMT

Prof Franco Cappuccio explains some of the risks that cold weather pose to elderly people in winter (20/01/2014)

Introduction to Cardiovascular Research at Warwick.

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:54:04 GMT

Prof Franco Cappuccio, Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine & Epidemiology, explains some aspects of the cardiovascular research carried out at Warwick.

Sleep Health & Society Programme at Warwick

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:21:34 GMT

Prof Franco Cappuccio & Dr Michelle Miller summarise the aim and the activities of the Sleep Health & Society Programme at the University of Warwick.

GPP: Connecting Cultures (2)

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:03:12 GMT

Official presentation of the GPP: Connecting Cultures. An informal conversation with Dr Loredana Polezzi (Italian), Prof Franco Cappuccio (WMS) and Dr Anton Popov (Sociology).

GPP: Connecting Cultures (1)

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:00:46 GMT

Official presentation of the GPP: Connecting Cultures. An informal conversation with Dr Loredana Polezzi (Italian), Prof Franco Cappuccio (WMS) and Dr Anton Popov (Sociology).

Ideas Cafe' - GPP Connecting Cultures

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:54:46 GMT

This podcast features Prof Franco Cappuccio's short presentation at the launch of the GPP Connecting Cultures explaining the rationale for encouraging research interactions between Science and Humanities.

Wellbeing at work.

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:37:34 GMT

A panel of experts from the University of Warwick discusses the implications of different aspects of life in the workplaces on wellbeing. This Panel was held during the Warwick Alumni Day. Mrs Rachel Hollinshead-Walker chaired and the panel included Prof Elizabeth Burton (WMS/Engineering), Prof Franco Cappuccio (WMS) and Prof Nick Chater (WBS).

Are we eating too much salt?

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:31:13 GMT

Professor Franco Cappuccio from Warwick Medical School talks about the effects of eating too much salt following his Editorial in the British Medical Journal titled "Salt and cardiovascular disease".

Reduction in junior doctors' hours will be beneficial

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:21:32 GMT

Prof Franco Cappuccio, Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine & Epidemiology at WMS, talks about how the planned reduction in junior doctors' hours will not compromise patient safety and suggests the reduction will improve patient care.

Cholesterol busting statins and blood pressure

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:17:48 GMT

Professor Franco Cappuccio from WMS talks about his recent research into the effects on blood pressure of cholesterol busting statins.

Sleep and Cognition in the life-course: from development to decline. Introduction

Francesco Cappuccio — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 12:09:30 GMT

Prof G Tadros introduces and chairs the Free Public Engagement Event organised to disseminate research findings from a study funded by the ESRC

How do we measure sleep and cognition?

Emmet Harding — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:11:05 GMT

Dr H Wright presents at the Free Public Engagement Event organised to disseminate research findings from a study funded by the ESRC

Sleep disturbances and ill-health.

Emmet Harding — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:59:26 GMT

Prof FP Cappuccio presents at the Free Public Engagement Event organised to disseminate research findings from a study funded by the ESRC

BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire. The Fourier Trial

Francesco Cappuccio — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:17:04 GMT

Prof Franco Cappuccio explains the details of the Fourier Trial, a new international trial of cholesterol lowering to prevent recurrence of heart disease and stroke, and explains how to participate in the study through the Regional Recruiting Centre he leads at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Sleep Health & Society

Francesco Cappuccio — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:44:45 GMT

Launch of the book edited by Prof FP Cappuccio, Dr MA Miller and Dr SW Lockley and published by Oxford University Press in 2010

The importance of sleep

Francesco Cappuccio — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:14:08 GMT

Why is getting the right amount of sleep so important? Can too much or too little sleep have harmful effects? Prof Franco Cappuccio explains.

50 Forward: Research at Warwick

Francesco Cappuccio — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:42:27 GMT

A celebration of Research Excellence at the University of Warwick (featuring Prof Franco Cappuccio)

BMJ Podcast

Francesco Cappuccio — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:25:59 GMT

Prof Franco Cappuccio reports on 'Sleep deprivation, obesity and cardiovascular risk' following the publication of his Editorial in the British Medical Journal.