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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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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Stoma Knickers - Taking the stigma out of stoma
Thursday, 5 September 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew welcomes news that one of the biggest high street stores are aiming to taking the stigma out of stoma
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Robot Prostate Operation
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew chats about the new robotic operation for an enlarged prostate that has significantly less side effects than the previous procedures.
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Diabetes - These foods can lead to a 15% increased risk of getting it
Thursday, 29 August 2024
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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Alzheimers - Dr Nik looks at the new drug that slows the progression
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
There's been lots of coverage about what's been hailed as a major medical breakthrough - the first drug to slow the progression of early stage Alzheimer’s. Our Doctor Nik shares his perspective on that development
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Proprioception - You might not know what it is but it's very important to add balance to your life
Thursday, 22 August 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew talks about the importance of maintaining good balance as we get older
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On Yer Bike
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Dr Nik talks about the benefits for cycling for the over 50s
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Unintentional weightloss
Thursday, 15 August 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew looks at why we should see our GP if we find ourselves losing weight unintentionally
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Breast Cancer self check
Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Dr Nik Kendrew talks to Jane about a recent survey in the Mail Online that highlights the importance of regular self checks for breast cancer
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