Doctor Nik - The Boom Doctor

Sitting could increase your cancer risk

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at research that links sitting for longer than 30 minutes on a daily basis with an increased risk of cancer

Do you need to eat less sugar?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik asks the question - do we need to eat less sugar as we get older?

Supplements - Don't believe what you read on social media

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the increasing problem of online misinformation about supplements that can cause harm

Can't sleep? Don't count sheep!

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

If you have trouble sleeping forget counting sheep Dr Nik has some tips and advice to help you drift off.

Sunscreen - How to keep yourself safe from the sun

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at applying sunscreen - how to choose which sunscreen to use and when to use it.

These common garden herbs could boost our memory

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at research that suggests compounds found in common garden herbs could boost our memory

Supplements! Good, Bad or Dangerous?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the drawbacks to taking supplements - particularly St John's Wort which is often sold to relieve depression.

A lesser known early symptom of Parkinsons

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at a lesser known early symptom of Parkinsons

This easy to find, nutritious vegetable will surprise you

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Which vegetable comes top of the charts when it come to nutrition? Dr Nik will spill the beans....

A shaggy dog story. The benefits of a canine companion

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik has a shaggy dog story about the benefits of our canine companions.

Weight Training - Could it help you?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at a new study that suggests that lifting dumbbells can extend our healthy lifespan.

Want to lower your cholesterol?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at whether chickpeas and black beans could keep our cholesterol levels in check.

Could this pill cure your sleep apnea?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik takes a more detailed look at sleep apnea and the trials of a pill that could help.

How to get a good nights sleep with a snorer

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Are you a snorer or is your partner a snorer? Dr Nik has some some suggestions to help you get a good night's sleep.

Do these to get the best from your GP appointment

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik talks about how to get the best out of a GP appointment.

The link between alzheimers and the herpes virus

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at research into Alzheimers that suggests links with the herpes virus.

Your breakfast could cause a heart attack or stroke

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik has advice on how to have the best breakfast....along with listening to Graham here on Boom!

Is Dr Google safe?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik confronts Dr Google and looks at the safest ways to research our health worries online

Cholesterol - It could be bad even if you're not overweight

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at whether you can have high cholesterol even though you aren't overweight....

Don't dunk a biscuit - do this instead

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at a healthier alternative to dunking a biscuit in your coffee

Dr Nik looks at the dangers to health still being posed by asbestos.

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the dangers to health still being posed by asbestos.

Dr Nik looks at why being glued to your smart phone may be good for your brain!

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at why being glued to your smart phone may be good for your brain!

Dr Nik looks at a rise in cases of liver disease that aren't associated with drinking alchohol

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at a rise in cases of liver disease that aren't associated with drinking alchohol

Stress - How to recognise it and where to get help

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at how to recognise stress and where to get help.

Do you want to live longer? Consider this diet

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at what we can learn from the diets of people who live the longest healthiest lives in the world.

Pancreatic Cancer - The warning signs

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 05 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the warning signs of pancreatic cancer.

Bad Breath? Dr Nik looks at the causes

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the causes of bad breath.

Asthma - Dr Nik looks at the reasons why more people are going to A&E

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

There's been a sharp increase in the number of people going to A and E with asthma - Dr Nik looks at the reasons why

Eating the same things every day could help you lose weight.

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at whether eating the same things every day could help you lose weight.

Boogie to feel better. Exercise for the body and state of mind.

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik gets his dancing shoes on to look at the many health benefits of a boogie

To Pee or not to pee

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik has advice on what to do if you are peeing more frequently - spoiler alert - it's probably not just to do with your age!

Hay fever Help

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik has tips for stopping the sneezes as hayfever season approaches

The common symptom that could signal cancer

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the relationship between fatigue and cancer.

Make a splash and feel better

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

What is the best exercise for our generation? Dr Nik looks at one option to make a splash....

Red Meat and the link to breast cancer

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at new research suggesting a link between breast cancer and eating red meat.

The difference between a heart attack and heart failure

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the difference between a heart attack and heart failure

Too much of this sweet can increase your blood pressure

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at a sweet treat that is best to avoid if you've got high blood pressure.

Reliable screening of prostate cancer

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik assesses the latest research into a reliable screening test for prostate cancer

Recurring water infections? They could increase your cancer risk

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at research into recurring water infections and when further investigation is needed

The difficult conversation..... talking about our mortality.

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at how to broach one of those last taboos - talking about our mortality.

Could cheese and leafy greens be affecting your meds?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at how foods like cheese and leafy greens can interfere with common medications

Feed a cold, starve a fever

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik tests the old adage - feed a cold starve a fever.

Heart failure or a heart attack? Dr Nik explores the differences

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the symptoms of heart failure and the difference between heart failure and a heart attack.

Grapefruit Juice - It could be dangerous if you're on certain medications

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at why grapefruit and some prescription drugs don't mix.

The Mediterranean diet. It could save you from a stroke

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at new research which finds that a mediterranean diet is even better for us than was previously thought!

Fibre - What is it, why do we need it and how do we get it?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Fibre is really good for us but few of us have enough in our diets - Dr Nik looks at why we need it and how to get it.

Are your indigestion meds too strong?

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Dr Nik asks are you taking a higher dose than you need to when it comes to drugs prescribed for indigestion?

Trying to lose that visceral fat? Green tea could help

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at a recent report in The Mirror that says green tea could help you reduce visceral fat in your body

Throat cancer - important symptoms to look out for

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at the rise in the number of cases throat cancer being diagnosed late and the symptoms to look out for.

Reduce your risk of cancer with a slim waist and exercise

boom@boomradiouk.com (David Lloyd (Admin) ) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Dr Nik looks at research that suggests keeping a slim waist and exercise combined can reduce our risk of cancer.