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Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja

Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with over 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen.

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  • Oct 23, 2025 · 14 min

    Sepsis - know the signs, save a life

    Sepsis can kill. It is an important public health issue that we all need to be aware of as swift action can save lives. In this episode I look at what it is, how we can prevent it and some common examples from the consulting room. Links: Survey: Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Lily's story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr70zr51rmeo The Sepsis Trust and the SEPSIS 6: https://sepsistrust.org/about-sepsis/ Meningitis B: https://www.healthline.com/health/meningitis/meningitis-b Groups of people and vulnerability to sepsis: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/who-can-get-it/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Oct 16, 2025 · 17 min

    Stress - my personal take on the invisible epidemic and novel ways to handle it

    Stress is an invisible killer. The longer it goes on and remains unaddressed, the more harm it causes. In this episode I look at sources of stress and some techniques I find useful beyond standard stress management advice. Links: Audience survey - thank you so much! http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Stress management techniques: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/managing-stress-and-building-resilience/ Circle of control: https://positivepsychology.com/circles-of-influence/ Exercise and stress: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469 Benefits of journalling: https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-journaling Stressors: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/types-of-stressors Alternate nostril breathing: https://www.healthline.com/health/alternate-nostril-breathing Expressed emotion: https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-3-319-49425-8_415 Ego: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/what-is-the-ego Stress and addiction: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/science-choice/201705/stress-and-addiction Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Oct 9, 2025 · 17 min

    Heartburn and Reflux: what it really means and how to manage it

    1 in 5 people on earth experience heartburn or reflux symptoms. It’s strikingly common, more so in the western hemisphere. In this episode I look at the causes and some treatments. Reflux in babies: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54792702 Silent reflux or LPR: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15024-laryngopharyngeal-reflux-lpr PPI drugs: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/proton-pump-inhibitors H Pylori and stomach ulcers: https://gutscharity.org.uk/2019/10/the-doctor-who-infected-himself-to-solve-a-medical-mystery/ Histamine blockers - the ranitidine story: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/zantac-heartburn-timeline-1.5330575 Risks of PPI drugs: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/proton-pump-inhibitors-ppi Hiatus hernia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiatus-hernia/ My book The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326 Turmeric and PPI for dyspepsia: https://ebm.bmj.com/content/28/6/400 Probiotics: https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/probiotics-for-acid-reflux Ginger: https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/ginger-for-acid-reflux LINX procedure: https://www.healthline.com/health/gerd/gerd-linx-procedure Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Oct 2, 2025 · 14 min

    5 Ways To Boost Your Energy Quickly

    It’s a boon that so many people ask for on the back of feeling tired or fatigued - more energy. Here are my 5 tips which will help you feel more energetic during the day. Links: Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Mind body link: https://positivepsychology.com/body-mind-integration-attention-training/ Movement and mood: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-simply-moving-benefits-your-mental-health-201603289350 Hydration: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water Energy foods: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/energy_boosting_foods Low GL diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-glycemic-diet Sleep and energy: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/how-sleep-boosts-your-energy Getting outdoors: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6562165/ Buy THE HEALTH FIX now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 25, 2025 · 13 min

    Winter illness, our body clock and immunity, ancient beliefs, (and some tips)

    I am down with a cough and cold at the moment, and it got me thinking about immunity, seasons and people’s beliefs about illness as well as what we can do to stave off these bugs. Links: Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Hippocrates and Galen: https://www.thecolourworks.com/blog/hippocrates-galen-the-four-humours Germ theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK24649/ The UK Biobank study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33817568/ VItamin C and colds: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38082300/ Vitamin D: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7551809/ Zinc: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36290585/ Salt water gargle: https://www.healthline.com/health/salt-water-gargle Turmeric: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/tumeric-for-bronchitis Soup: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/chicken-soup-cold-flu-symptoms-relief-b2789217.html Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 18, 2025 · 18 min

    Parkinson’s Disease: can we prevent a slowly evolving pandemic?

    Parkinson’s Disease (PD) affects more people every year with a global increase in ageing populations. There is no cure for the condition but medication can alleviate symptoms. In this episode I look at the causes of the disease and what we can do to prevent it. Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - please help me by taking this 10 minute survey -thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey The Parkinson's pandemic: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(20)30302-1/fulltext Gut-brain link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10358673/ REM sleep behaviour disorder: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24465-rem-sleep-behavior-disorder-rbd Per Borghammer - body-first and brain first model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVew2OVZTXs Genes in PD: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/parkinsons-disease/the-genetic-link-to-parkinsons-disease Leaky gut in Parkinsons Disease: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(25)00240-3/fulltext Coeliac Disease, gluten sensitivity and Parkinson’s Disease link (a literature review): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12011982/ H pylori and Parkinson’s Disease: https://immunityageing.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12979-023-00404-1 Diet: https://www.healthline.com/health/parkinsons-and-diet Exercise - tai chi: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67208745 Iron overload: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/home/PressRelease/30 Vitamin D: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667268523000499 Pesticides: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/researchers-identify-10-pesticides-toxic-neurons-involved Rotenone (insecticide) and PD: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41531-023-00561-6 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 11, 2025 · 16 min

    Vaccines - an overview

    Vaccines are often the subject of heated discussion. In this episode I share some thoughts on the topics as it affects us all and needs handling sensitively. Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Edward Jenner and vaccine discovery: https://www.jenner.ac.uk/about/edward-jenner A broad overview: https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/a-brief-history-of-vaccination Common short term side effects of vaccines: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5dfa14bfed915d54aca2b837/PHE_what_to_expect_after_vaccination_English.pdf Old Friends Hypothesis: https://www.news-medical.net/health/Old-Friends-Hypothesis.aspx Herd Immunity explained: https://vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/herd-immunity Vaccine hesitancy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1jgrlxx37do Measles in the USA: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/measles-is-making-a-comeback-can-we-stop-it-202503063091 Vaccine injury cases: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzleyydp8o# Neanderthal genes and COVID: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3673483 Decision making and vaccines: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X25004311 Travel vaccines: https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 4, 2025 · 16 min

    What’s the point? (A question we have all heard many times).

    In this episode I look at this big question which I often hear in the consulting room, the reasons that lie behind it and what the point to life might be. Your opinion matters. SURVEY here - thank you!: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Nihilism in philosophy: https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-nihilism-history-250581 Cosmic Insignificance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4340547/ Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.bitesizelearning.co.uk/resources/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-theory Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: https://therisingsuncounseling.com/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-a-framework-for-a-meaningful-life-copy/ Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/fourthousandweeks The science behind gratitude: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/ The benefits of volunteering: https://www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteering/why-volunteer/benefits-of-volunteering/ Ways to ask for help if you struggle to: https://www.wondermind.com/article/asking-for-help/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 28, 2025 · 17 min

    My doctor or any doctor? How continuity of care could save your life

    Continuity of care saves lives. There is evidence that outcomes are improved and it used to be a core part of medicine. In recent years for many reasons continuity has been slightly eroded. In this episode I make the case for it and give examples of why it can be of critical importance. Links: Please help me improve my content for you by taking this audience survey which takes 10 minutes: http://bit.ly/savinglivesinslowmotion-survey Study on continuity and outcomes: https://bjgp.org/content/72/715/e84 How seeing the same doctor has changed in the UK: https://www.bmj.com/content/389/bmj.r833 Patient examples of the benefits: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/the-importance-of-continuity-four-personal-viewpoints Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 21, 2025 · 15 min

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    PCOS is a growing global issue. Its prevalence has increased in recent years and the reasons behind it are complex. In this episode I look at its roots, causes and impact plus what we can do about it in terms of lifestyle and treatments. Links: Depression and PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10607337/ LH (luteinziing hormone): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22255-luteinizing-hormone LH:FSH ratio in PCOS: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/pages/gynaecology/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-hormonal-measurements-in Pancreatic function in PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9962893/ The gut microbiome and PCOS: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9998696/ The steroid synthesis pathway starting with cholesterol: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Biosynthesis-of-steroid-hormones-from-the-cholesterol-pathway_fig1_258055538 Angelique Panagos book on hormonal balance: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balance-Plan-Optimize-Hormonal-Health/dp/1844039447 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 14, 2025 · 15 min

    Metabolic Health - what it is and why it is so important

    In this episode I look at metabolic health which is one of the most important aspects of our long term health. I look at the mechanisms and measures of metabolic health and what we can do to improve ours. Continuous Glucose Monitoring: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm Hba1c: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/hba1c# American metabolic health stats: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/met.2018.0105 High fructose corn syrup; https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-bad Fibre in your diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-is-fiber-good-for-you Exercise and metabolic health: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1365761/full Metabolic health and Alzheimer's risk: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10001958/ Non-communicable diseases: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseases Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 7, 2025 · 14 min

    5 top tips for gut health (and they’re not what you might think)

    In this episode I cover my own personal tips from the view point of a GP and lifestyle medicine doctor. Gut symptoms Around 86% of us in the UK have experienced gut symptoms at some point. My tips are simple, for everyone and hopefully make sense. Parasympathetic drive for digestion: https://www.livescience.com/parasympathetic-nervous-system-rest-and-digest Digestive enzymes: https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-digestive-enzymes Blue Zones eating habits: https://www.bluezones.com/2020/07/blue-zones-diet-food-secrets-of-the-worlds-longest-lived-people/ Mediterranean Diet: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16037-mediterranean-diet Late night eating: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/late-night-eating-impact Time restricted eating: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/time-restricted-eating Ileo-caecal valve issues: https://www.carygastro.com/blog/what-are-the-symptoms-of-a-faulty-ileocecal-valve Hydration and the gut (an academic paper): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004224011258 Buy my book The Health Fix now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 31, 2025 · 14 min

    Inflammation - the ‘fire’ within that leads to chronic disease and how we can manage it

    Chronic inflammation is a key process which is linked to almost all non-communicable disease. In this episode I look at how it arises and why it is so harmful. Links: Age-related end glycation products: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/advanced-glycation-end-products#what-they-are 'Leaky gut’ syndrome: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8305009/ Depression as an inflammatory condition: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661824002676 Probitoics after antibiotics?: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190124-is-it-worth-taking-probiotics-after-antibiotics Diabetes and inflammation: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/inflammation-and-diabetes Inflammation from toxins (metals and brain inflammation): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2468202021000127 Anti-inflammatory diet: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/anti-inflammatory-diet Fibre: https://dremilyleeming.substack.com/p/is-fibre-the-missing-link-to-true Omega-3 and inflammation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37606147/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 24, 2025 · 16 min

    Psychiatry and Surgery - essential specialties which may appear worlds apart but in some ways are similar and deserve more recognition.

    What do surgery and psychiatry have in common? They are both demanding specialties, occasionally of last resort, that save lives acutely and help people back to better health. Links Antipsychotic drug discovery: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.903156/full Pyrrole Disorder: https://www.healthline.com/health/pyrrole-disorder#diagnosis Rationing in the NHS: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/blogs/nhs-rationing-under-the-radar An example of risks vs benefit in surgery: https://www.neurosurgeonsofnewjersey.com/blog/spinal-fusion-surgery-risks/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 17, 2025 · 15 min

    The Vagus Nerve - what’s all the fuss about and could it be the key to battling chronic disease?

    There are so many posts, papers and publications about the vagus nerve. In this episode I look at why it’s so popular and whether it really can be a key to future treatments with advances vagus nerve stimulation. Links: Quick overview: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/vagus-nerve-stimulation/about/pac-20384565 Polyvagal Theory: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory The Great Nerve: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Nerve-Science-Harness-Reflexes/dp/059371699X Research on the vagus and rheumatoid arthritis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27382171/ Ear stimulation: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/news/article/ear-clip-stimulation-of-vagus-nerve-shows-promise-as-pots-treatment-according-to-ou-college-of-medicine-study Vasovagal attacks: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23325-vasovagal-syncope Crohn’s Disease and vagus nerve stimulation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32515156/ Vagus nerver and inflammation: https://bioelecmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42234-022-00100-3 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 10, 2025 · 16 min

    Curious cases and mystery symptoms - a swollen knee, pins and needles, an unexplained allergy and the enlarged liver.

    Medicine is an inexact science. My patients who are engineers find it frustrating that there is so much conjecture and educated guess work in medicine. But this episode highlights why diagnoses can take time. It’s a mix of detective work, bias and listening to the patient story. Links: Chilblains: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chilblains/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351103 STI and painful knee: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gonococcal-arthritis Carpal tunnel syndrome: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/ Psychodermatology (the mind-skin link): https://www.psychodermatology.co.uk/ Liver inflammation and glandular fever: https://www.healthline.com/health/mono-hepatitis Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 3, 2025 · 18 min

    Collapses, faints, fits and dizziness - a quick 101

    Not a week goes by in practice where I don’t see a patient who hasn’t collapsed or had a dizzy spell. There are so many reasons for this, some preventable, some not. I look at some of the syndromes that lead to these issues. Links: Fainting: https://www.healthline.com/health/fainting#causes Pseudoseizures (non-eplieptic seizures): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24517-psychogenic-nonepileptic-seizure-pnes Absence seizures: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/petit-mal-seizure/symptoms-causes/syc-20359683 Epilepsy and driving: https://www.gov.uk/epilepsy-and-driving BPPV (a type of vertigo): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11858-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo-bppv Patient perspective of Mal de Debarquement syndrome: https://www.rarediseaseday.org/heroes/a-uk-patient-perspective-on-mal-de-debarquement-syndrome/ Heartblock: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-block/ Gluten ataxia: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320730 Proprioception: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/proprioception Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 26, 2025 · 17 min

    Why am I so tired all the time? Some causes and solutions

    5-15% of GP consultations are linked to tiredness. And the number is growing. In this episode I look at common and rarer reasons for tiredness. Hydration - if you’re feeling thirsty you’re partly dehydrated: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/nutritional/dehydration/ Sleep apnoea: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/symptoms-causes/syc-20377631 Breathing to help some root causes of fatigue: https://buteykoclinic.com/blogs/buteyko-breathing-technique/buteyko-breathing-technique Mycotoxin illness: https://www.parsleyhealth.com/blog/mold-toxicity-symptoms/ Co-enzyme Q10: https://bjcardio.co.uk/2015/10/coenzyme-q10-and-cardiovascular-disease-an-overview/ Antibiotic tiredness: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/do-antibiotics-make-you-tired Burnout: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 19, 2025 · 15 min

    Teenage and Adolescent Health - can we avert a looming crisis?

    Teenage and adolescent health offers us a glimpse into the future health of the world. The Lancet Commission wrote a report in 2016 and have recently written a follow up which paints a slightly concerning picture. In this episode I look at health in this group of people, the challenges they face and what, if anything, can be done about it. Links: The Lancet Commission report summary: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00863-3/fulltext Barriers to healthcare for adolescents: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8070789/ Global numbers: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescents-health-risks-and-solutions Omega-3 and brain health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35960396/ Climate Stress: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10154789/ Free tips from Annette Du Bois (teenage coach): https://www.champs-academy.co.uk/free-help-and-support/ Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 12, 2025 · 16 min

    HEALTHY HABITS - 1925 vs 2025: same but different

    In this episode I look at our health compared to 100 years ago. I was pleasantly surprised at some similarities having stumbled across something online but then also appreciate that we live in a different world now. Links: Donald Moore’s health habits in 1925: https://archive.org/details/health.habits.moore.1925/page/n1/mode/2up Adventist health: https://www.bluezones.com/explorations/loma-linda-california/ Health in the 1920s: https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/culture-magazines/1920s-medicine-and-health-overview Tech neck: https://sharpphysiotherapy.co.uk/the-hidden-dangers-of-tech-neck/ Pesticides and human health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11426366/ Mycotoxin illness: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8619365/ Toxic productivity: https://hbr.org/2024/11/lets-end-toxic-productivity Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.