
In an exclusive interview that's turning heads across the healthcare community, prominent NHS GP Dr Amos Ogunkoya has revealed the often-overlooked signs that indicate you're actually in much better health than you might realise.
The Wellness Indicators We're Missing
Speaking with broadcaster Zoe Kalar on her popular programme, Dr Ogunkoya highlighted several key markers of good health that many people dismiss or fail to recognise. "We're so conditioned to look for problems that we miss the positive signals our bodies are sending us," the experienced doctor explained.
Five Key Health Markers You Should Celebrate
- Consistent Energy Levels: "If you're waking up feeling reasonably refreshed and maintaining energy throughout your day without dramatic crashes, that's a significant health win," Dr Ogunkoya emphasised.
- Regular Sleep Patterns: The ability to fall asleep within 20-30 minutes and stay asleep through most of the night indicates your nervous system is well-regulated.
- Stable Mood: "While everyone has emotional ups and downs, maintaining a generally stable mood without extreme swings is a powerful indicator of mental wellbeing."
- Consistent Appetite: Feeling hungry at regular mealtimes and being able to recognise fullness signals shows your digestive system and hunger hormones are functioning properly.
- Quick Recovery: "If you get a minor illness or injury and bounce back within a reasonable timeframe, your immune system and healing processes are working as they should."
Why We Overlook Good Health
Dr Ogunkoya noted that in today's health-conscious society, we've become hyper-vigilant about potential problems. "The constant barrage of health information and self-diagnosis via internet searches has created a generation that's quick to assume the worst about their health," he told Kalar.
The conversation took an interesting turn as they discussed how social media and wellness culture might be contributing to health anxiety rather than promoting genuine wellbeing.
A Doctor's Perspective on Modern Health Anxiety
"I see patients daily who are objectively healthy but convinced something is wrong because they don't match some idealised version of health they've seen online," Dr Ogunkoya shared. He stressed the importance of recognising that "well enough" is often exactly where we need to be.
The full interview with Dr Ogunkoya and Zoe Kalar promises more insights into practical health assessment and when to actually worry about symptoms versus when to trust your body's inherent resilience.