Doctor Nik - The Boom Doctor
Dr. Nik Kendrew casts his informed eye over some of the medical stories covered by the press. (At present, this is only playable through this site and cannot yet be subscribed to.)
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Episodes
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Sir David Attenborough and one of the keys to a long life
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Dr Nik talks about what Sir David Attenborough reckons is one of the keys to a long life.
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Dr Nik looks at research that suggests that nuts are good for our brain.
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests that nuts are good for our brain.
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Dr Nik looks at new research linking diet and bowel cancer.
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Dr Nik looks at new research linking diet and bowel cancer.
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Dr Nik has tips on how to lower our cholesterol
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Dr Nik has tips on how to lower our cholesterol
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Can owning a dog have a positive effect on how we age?
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Dr Nik (a passionate dog owner) asks does spending time with our canine friends have a positive effect on how we age?
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Do you live alone? You could be missing out on key nutrients in your diet
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests that if we live alone we could be at risk of not getting the right nutrients in our diets.
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The physical side effects of taking anti depressants.
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at some of the physical side effects of taking anti depressants.
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Are you guilty of overthinking? This technique could help
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at how to stop ourselves 'overthinking' a problem.
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Can you reduce your bad cholesterol without taking statins?
Thursday, 13 November 2025
Dr Nik asks can you reduce your bad cholesterol without taking statins?
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Ovarian cancer symptoms we might be tempted to ignore
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at the symptoms of ovarian cancer we might be tempted to ignore
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Ultra Processed Foods - Some are not as bad as others
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Dr Nik on the good the bad and the ugly when it comes to eating processed foods.
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Get a cancer check while shopping
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Dr Nik looks at Cancer Research UK's partnership with a major British supermarket chain to get people talking to their pharmacists about possible cancer symptoms.
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Dr Nik looks at new advice for constipation sufferers.
Thursday, 30 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at new advice for constipation sufferers.
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The Winter Blues
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the winter blues - or Seasonal Affective Disorder - and how to deal with it
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Bacon sandwich anyone?
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the health implications of eating the humble bacon sandwich
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The shingles vaccine
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Some Boomers are eligible for a vaccination against shingles and Dr Nik Kendrew looks at why we should take it up if it's offered.
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Cold feet and hands could be a sign of something much more serious
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at what having cold hands and feet could be telling us about our health
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Fungal Toenails - A simple over the counter treatment hack
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at evidence for a surprising over the counter treatment for fungal toenails
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An increase in Sexually transmitted diseases in older people
Thursday, 9 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the increase in sexually transmitted diseases in older people.
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Has Dr Nik Kendrew found the key to happiness?
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Has Dr Nik Kendrew found the key to happiness?
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A puzzle a day keeps dementia away
Thursday, 2 October 2025
Dr Nik looks at the health benefits of jigsaw puzzles.
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Diabetes - These foods can lead to a 15% increased risk of getting it
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Dr Nik looks at new research suggesting the eating quite moderate portions of processed meats and red meat can increase our risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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The heath benefits of dark chocolate (Yum!)
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Dr Nik looks at the health benefits of dark chocolate.
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Alzheimers - Dr Nik looks at the new drug that slows the progression
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
There's been lots of coverage of late about what's been hailed as a major medical breakthrough - bew drugs slow the progression of early stage Alzheimer’s. Our Doctor Nik will be sharing his perspective on that development.
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Dr Nik looks at some of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Thursday, 4 September 2025
Dr Nik looks at some of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer.
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Proprioception - You might not know what it is but it's very important to add balance to your life
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew talks about the importance of maintaining good balance as we get older
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Tinnitus - When should it be investigated
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Tinnitus and when ringing in our ears should be investigated by the GP
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Unintentional weightloss
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at why we should see our GP if we find ourselves losing weight unintentionally
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Lose weight effectively without resorting to medication.
Thursday, 21 August 2025
With weight loss jabs in the news again Dr Nik looks at what foods to avoid if you want to lose weight effectively without resorting to medication.
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Mixed medications side effects
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at the side effects of mixing certain drugs and why we should all keep a copy of our prescriptions handy.
