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Lower back pain- is movement the answer?

Non-specific lower back pain accounts for 85-90% of back pain presentations and the management is not consistent across health care providers. In this episode we look into the other types of back pain, when to refer and how to tackle this common, yet disabling condition to get the most efficient recovery. We did mention sleeping positions in the podcast and the below is a link for you to review:
https://redefinehealthcare.com/top-5-sleeping-positions-for-back-pain/
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Thanks for listening!
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Vitamin D-aylight?

Vitamin D, probably the most widely known, has a large impact on our health. Living in the UK, we do not get enough sunlight for at least half of the year, further increasing our risk of deficiency. With more companies offering vitamin supplementation, should we know more about their effects? Do we know safe dosing limits? What monitoring is required? This information has been known to have been omitted from the packaging leading to hospital admissions due to over supplementation leading to endocrine and electrolyte disturbances. In this podcast we discuss some helpful tips for supplements and when you should seek further advice.
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Thanks for listening!
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Are holidays a free health pass?

You may see most people kickstart a diet 6-12 weeks before their holiday, so they can look good and over indulge; but, does your health stay on hold whilst you are away? This podcast is a bit different from our recent ones as we give our perspective of travelling and how we maintain our lifestyle to maximise our health. We do touch upon travel tips and below are the links to check for vaccinations/requirements when entering your selected country:
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/index.php
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/travel-vaccinations/travel-vaccination-advice/
As always, these podcasts are for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a health care professional.
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Exercise or physical activity?

Going the gym is something we are familiar with (although many might not go) and the concept is to perform exercises for a set period of time; however, this hasn't always been the case. The gym has arguably been formed due to a lack of physical activity in the modern way of life, but we need to move more frequently outside of a gym environment. This podcast discusses what exercise we should be aiming for, the impacts on our risk of frailty, health benefits and whether it's as simple as just to burn some calories...
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Thanks for listening!
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Dyslipidaemia- Is cholesterol good or bad?

Dyslipidaemia (abnormal blood fat composition), is a leading course of cardiovascular conditions and we do not treat this risk like any others. With treatments that have gained a bad press (namely statins), patients are reluctant to address their cholesterol as they cannot feel the ill effects at present. From a health care professional, the guidelines and targets are ever moving, making treating such cohorts a difficult process. In this podcast, we aim to provide an insight into the importance of treatment and how to go about this.
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Thanks for listening!
Instagram- @longev8y

Hypertension- The silent assassin?

Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects over 1 in 4 adults in England and is not viewed as serious as we think it should be. With no symptoms present in the majority of cases, why would you treat such a condition and surely it cannot be that bad? Sadly, it is this reason that makes this condition so devastating and we hope to make you more aware of this. Below is the link that shows you how to take your blood pressure at home:
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/tests/blood-pressure-measuring-at-home#:~:text=Rest%20your%20arm%20on%20a,two%20fingers%20underneath%20the%20cuff.
As always, this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be used in substitute to seeing a healthcare professional. Thanks for listening!
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Atrial Fibrillation- why does my heart skip skip a beat?

In this week's episode, we discuss a heart condition that is being diagnosed at an alarming rate and the majority of the population will be unaware of this. Atrial fibrillation carries an unwanted stroke risk, which is why more publicity is required, given strokes can be life changing, or even worse, cause of death. As a side note, we mentioned the CRY charity, who provide ECGs for young people (no previous cardiac problems are required to meet the criteria) for no charge due to the rise in cardiac problems at sporting events (https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/screening/).
As always, this is for informational purposes only and should not be a substitute to seeing a health care professional.

Ultra processed food- are we eating ourselves into an early grave?

Ultra processed foods form the majority of energy consumption within the UK and since their introduction, non-communicable diseases have increased... a coincidence? We aim to discuss this novel area of science and bring light to arguably the biggest factor that can impact our health, our diet.