Edinburgh-based clinic LiverScan has been featured in a recent episode of The Science of Turning Back Time, a podcast dedicated to exploring how science and lifestyle can support healthy ageing and improve quality of life.
To mark the episode’s release, LiverScan and Charmaine Shepherd are is inviting listeners to join the conversation. Those who comment on the podcast post via LinkedIn - sharing their favourite insight - or who repost the link and tag both LiverScan and Charmaine Shepherd, will be entered into a prize draw. One participant will win a free Liver Health Scan and Full Blood Panel, valued at £525.
The episode, titled “How Healthy Is Your Liver?”, is hosted by Charmaine Shepherd - a functional medicine practitioner, acupuncturist and biomedical scientist - and examines the growing impact of liver health on energy levels, disease prevention, and healthy ageing.
Claire Hardie, chief operating officer at LiverScan, appeared on the podcast to discuss how liver disease often develops without symptoms, and why early screening is essential. She highlighted that conditions such as fatty liver disease are on the rise, affecting people across a range of ages and lifestyles.
“Liver health plays a fundamental role in how we age,” she said. “FibroScan technology allows people to take control by identifying risks early—long before symptoms occur. It’s a quick, non-invasive way to assess liver stiffness and fat content, both of which are key indicators of liver function.”
The podcast series focuses on healthspan - the concept of not only living longer, but living well for longer. Each episode includes interviews with health professionals and researchers, with practical advice listeners can implement to support their wellbeing.
In this latest episode, the conversation touches on the interconnectedness of diet, lifestyle, and liver function, with a focus on practical steps people can take to protect their liver health. These include reducing sugar and alcohol intake, increasing fibre and plant-based foods, and undertaking regular liver assessments - especially for those at higher risk.
This discussion highlights the role of preventative healthcare in extending vitality and reducing the long-term burden of chronic disease. As awareness around liver conditions continues to grow, LiverScan’s contribution to this national conversation reflects its commitment to early detection and proactive health management.
The full episode is now available to stream on Spotify: How Healthy Is Your Liver?
For more information about FibroScan or to book a liver screening, visit: www.liverscan.co.uk