Doctor Nik - The Boom Doctor
Dr. Nik Kendrew casts his informed eye over some of the medical stories covered by the press. Sponsored by Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group. (At present, this is only playable through this site and cannot yet be subscribed to.)
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Episodes
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Droopy face, can't raise their arms or slurred speech? Call 999 FAST
Thursday, 23 January 2025
Dr Nik talks about calling 999 FAST if someone shows even one sign they're having a stroke
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Lifestyle changes to decrease the chance of a migraine attack
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Dr Nik takes a look at migraines. What are they and how you can lessen the chances of having an attack.
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The prescription drug that could increase the risk of developing dementia.
Thursday, 16 January 2025
Dr Nik looks at research into a prescription drug that could increase the risk of developing dementia.
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Early warning signs of Thyroid Cancer
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Dr Nik discusses some of the early warning signs of Thyroid Cancer
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The pro's, cons and health benefits of red wine
Thursday, 9 January 2025
Dr Nik looks at the pros and cons of red wine - and suggests alternative ways of getting similar health benefits without the downsides of drinking alcohol.
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A simple way to lower your blood pressure
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Dr Nik looks at a recent report in The Express that says meditating could help lower your blood pressure
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Exercise for the brain
Thursday, 2 January 2025
Dr Nik looks at research showing that exercise is good for our brains - particularly after the age of 65.
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Hearing Problems? How to be deaf aware this Christmas
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Dr Nik has tips on how to make sure friends and family with hearing issues aren't overwhelmed in the Christmas hubbub.
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Atrial Fibrillation - The symptoms of the heart condition that could increase your risk of stroke
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Dr Nik looks at the symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation, a heart condition that increases your stroke risk by five times.
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The 'Game Changer' anti smoking pill
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Dr Nik assesses a pill to help smokers give up.
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Osteo Arthritis - Dr Nik has the facts and figures and some tips to make life easier for those suffering from it
Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Osteo Arthritis - Dr Nik has the facts and figures and some tips to make life easier for those suffering from it
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Bacon has been labelled a health food - Is It?
Thursday, 5 December 2024
Dr Nik takes a look at a recent survey talking about the health benefits of bacon
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Prostate screening MRI
Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Dr Nik looks at one of the new screening tests for Prostate cancer
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Red wine could help you look younger
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Dr Nik looks at a recent survey that says drinking red wine could help with anti aging and make your skin look younger
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Do you like snacking? The time of day you do it could have a big impact
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Dr Nik explains why the time of day you eat snacks could increase your risk of diabetes or heart disease.
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Dr Nik looks at research that suggests that nuts are good for our brain.
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests that nuts are good for our brain.
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The best type of exercise to lower your blood pressure
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Dr Nik reveals the best type of exercise to help lower your blood pressure
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Dr Nik has tips on how to lower our cholesterol
Thursday, 14 November 2024
Dr Nik has tips on how to lower our cholesterol
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Erectile Dysfunction - A deadly condition may be the cause
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Dr Nik looks at a potentially deadly cause of erectile dysfunction
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Do you live alone? You could be missing out on key nutrients in your diet
Thursday, 7 November 2024
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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Energy Drinks - A key ingredient could add on years to your life.
Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Dr Nik takes a look at an ingredient in some energy drinks that could add on years to your life
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Are you guilty of overthinking? This technique could help
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Dr Nik looks at how to stop ourselves 'overthinking' a problem.
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Hunger could slow down ageing
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Dr Nik talks about a recent article in the Express that suggests the feeling of hunger may be enough to slow down ageing
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Ovarian cancer symptoms we might be tempted to ignore
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Dr Nik looks at the symptoms of ovarian cancer we might be tempted to ignore
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Want to lose weight? Artificial sweeteners will not help
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Dr Nik takes a look at why artificial sweeteners will not help you lose weight
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Get a cancer check while shopping
Thursday, 17 October 2024
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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Sitting comfortably could be bad for you
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Are you sitting comfortably? Dr Nik will be looking at research that says sitting down is bad for us....
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The Winter Blues
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Dr Nik looks at the winter blues - or Seasonal Affective Disorder - and how to deal with it
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When an insatiable thirst could be the sign of a serious condition
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew discusses how an insatiable thirst could be a warning sign of diabetes
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Throat Cancer - The signs
Thursday, 3 October 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew discusses the symptoms of throat cancer we should be on the look out for.
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