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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Hay fever Help
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Dr Nik has tips for stopping the sneezes as hayfever season approaches
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Prostate cancer treatments
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Dr Nik takes a look at some new and existing treatments for prostate cancer
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Make a splash and feel better
Thursday, 27 March 2025
What is the best exercise for Boomers like us? Dr Nik looks at one option to make a splash....
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Tips on how to chat to someone about their chronic illness
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Dr Nik has some helpful suggestions on how to talk to someone about their chronic illness
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Reliable screening of prostate cancer
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Dr Nik assesses the latest research into a reliable screening test for prostate cancer
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The disease where two thirds of sufferers are undiagnosed.
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Dr Nik looks at celiac disease, a condition where two thirds of sufferers are undiagnosed.
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The difference between a heart attack and heart failure
Thursday, 13 March 2025
Dr Nik looks at the difference between a heart attack and heart failure
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Social Anxiety Disorder. Help is now available
Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Dr Nik discusses ‘Social Anxiety Disorder’ What is it and what help is now available for those of you who feel apprehensive about GP or hospital appointments?
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The difficult conversation..... talking about our mortality.
Thursday, 6 March 2025
Dr Nik looks at how to broach one of those last taboos - talking about our mortality.
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Why bloating can be good for you and when it's time to worry.
Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Dr Nik chats about ‘The flat tummy myth’. Why bloating can be good for you and when it's time to worry.
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Feed a cold, starve a fever
Thursday, 27 February 2025
Dr Nik tests the old adage - feed a cold starve a fever.
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Could this night time habit be the sign of a silent killer?
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Dr Nik chats about how the number of times you pee in the night could be the sign of a silent killer.
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Grapefruit Juice - It could be dangerous if you're on certain medications
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Dr Nik looks at why grapefruit and some prescription drugs don't mix.
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The green fruit that could help improve your eyesight
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Dr Nik tells Jane how just a handful of grapes every day could help improve your eyesight.
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Fibre - What is it, why do we need it and how do we get it?
Thursday, 13 February 2025
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.
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Incontinence pads quality - Is cheap better?
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Dr Nik chats about a recent survey on the quality of incontinence pads for friends or relatives, particularly in care homes.
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Blast dangerous fats with green tea
Thursday, 6 February 2025
Dr Nik looks at the health benefits of drinking green tea.
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Are you aware of the lesser know breast cancer symptoms
Tuesday, 4 February 2025
Dr Nik chats to Jane about four symptoms of breast cancer many people are not aware of.
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Reduce your risk of cancer with a slim waist and exercise
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Dr Nik looks at research that suggests keeping a slim waist and exercise combined can reduce our risk of cancer.
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The common toilet habit that can cause pain in and around your bum.
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
Warning around the common toilet habit that can cause pain in and around your bum.
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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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