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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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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The Prostate Cancer Diet
Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Dr Nik looks at a recent article in The Express which lists foods to avoid to help prevent prostate cancer
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Shingles Part 2 - The Vaccine
Thursday, 26 September 2024
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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Gel Nails - This allergic reaction could have serious consequences
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew chats with Jane about an allergic reaction to gel nails that could have serious consequences
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Fungal Toenails - A simple over the counter treatment hack
Thursday, 19 September 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at evidence for a surprising over the counter treatment for fungal toenails
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Shingles. What is it, what are the symptoms and when should you get medical help?
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Dr Nik discusses Shingles. What is it, what are the symptoms and when should you get medical help?
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Has Dr Nik Kendrew found the key to happiness?
Thursday, 12 September 2024
Has Dr Nik Kendrew found the key to happiness?
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Type 2 Diabetes? The 800 calorie soups and shakes diet could help you
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew tells Jane about the soup and shake 800 calories diet that could reverse type 2 diabetes
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