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Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:54

Environment and health

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/03/03

Ever wonder what in our environment might affect our health?Often these things are ‘invisible’ or we are not consciously aware of them, but they can have a continued and profound effect on our health.In this episode I look at some everyday environmental hazards and what we can do minimise their effects on us. Links:Air pollution:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7044178/Paper on micro plastics and health:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7068600/Diet and air pollution:

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17:45

Longevity

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2023/02/24

Longevity seems to be in fashion at the moment.Almost everyone wants long and healthy lives but how can we achieve that?How long is too long?In this episode I look at commonalities between the populations on earth that live the longest ‘best’ lives.Links:Blue Zones - Dan Buettner’s work with National Geographic:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6125071/Smoking bans and how they change community behaviours:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33928714/'Community

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15:26

The Placebo Effect

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/02/17

Most people have heard of the placebo effect but is it real and why does it occur?In this episode I look at how placebos may exert their effects and some examples of where they have worked.Is the placebo something that can be used to our advantage? And why do some people experience a nocebo?Links:Ted Kaptchuk and his work on placebo:https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2013/01/the-placebo-phenomenonMechanisms of the placebo effect:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513296/Knee surgery (placebo as good

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18:29

Motivation

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/02/10

One of the hardest things people often find is to get going with things.How do you motivate yourself and how do you keep momentum going?I have struggled with procrastination myself in the past.In this episode I look at ways to make motivating yourself easier, the different drivers involved and what makes us tick when it comes to turning contemplation into action.The science of motivation:https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2018/06/motivationDaniel Pink on

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15:28

Monkey Brain

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/02/03

Our monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed.Ever regretted shouting at someone?Ever gorged yourself on food and then regretted it?In this episode I explore why this happens, the links to our past experiences and our neuroanatomy.Links:Anatomy of the brain:https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brainDopamine and impulsivity:https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/26/8888Schizophrenia and the

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20:00

Leadership

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/01/27

TW: (this episode mentions death)Leadership takes many guises.Some people are born leaders and other have to learn it. What makes a good leader?No business or organisation could survive without it and we know how bad leadership can damage organisations.In this episode I look at types of leadership, the qualities of a good leader, what to do about toxic leaders and what sets a leader apart from other roles.Links:Understanding leadership:https://hbr.org/2004/01/understanding-leadership12 types of

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18:05

Managing change

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/01/20

Change can be fun or stressful depending on what it is.Until I did my GP training 20 years ago I didn’t realise that change needs to be managed.Change often happens ‘to’ us but we need to be mindful of how to manage it and particularly if we want to make changes for ourselves.Links:Bridges Transition model:https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/Kotter’s Framework for change:https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/The PDSA

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13:57

THE HEALTH FIX - out now

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/01/13

Thank you for your support with the release of THE HEALTH FIX which has become an instantbestseller on Amazon.In thisepisode I dive into the method of the book by going over my own health story which was thecatalyst for me writing it.I thenlook at The Health Loop which turns 'what' into‘why’.I hope it makes sense and remember to cross refer to previous episodes.Links:Re-activation of viruses in long

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14:43

2023

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/01/06

Happy New Year!In this episode I look at the different ways people approach a 'new year' and discuss the principles I use myself to get through what is undoubtedly a tough time in history.A lot has happened over the past 2 years and we need a way of coming out of that.What are your plans for 2023?I’d love to hear from you on my socials.Links:Have people changed since

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16:35

Antibiotics

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2022/12/09

Today’s episode is on antibiotics.The balance between increasing resistance and lack of effectiveness and saving lives is increasingly difficult to navigate.Antibiotic resistance:https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistanceLonger term effects of antibiotics:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32319703/Vitamin D and sepsis:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6377223/Sepsis information:https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/Invasive group A strep info

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16:59

Cancer

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/12/02

TW: Today’s episode is on cancer which will affect one in two people.I look at the different types, the variables that cause it, whether there are ways of preventing cancer and also why some cancers are common and others not.Links:How cancer starts:https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/cell-division-and-cancer-14046590/Why are cancers on the rise?:https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/09/researchers-report-dramatic-rise-in-early-onset-cancers/The commonest

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18:28

Prevention

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/11/25

This episode is about prevention.What do we mean by it and how can wemake prevention accessible?There is prevention on a public health level but also we take precautions as individuals.I look at examples of both and try to separate out the different types plus a living example of prevention at work (Dr David Unwin).Links:Global patterns of disease:https://ourworldindata.org/burden-of-diseaseNon-communicable disease: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-diseasesLeading

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18:20

Personalised Medicine

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/11/18

Personalised medicine is the future. We live in a world of AI and machine learning and the expectation of medicine is to be more precise. Can we get half way there ourselves by thinking about things a certain way? How do we get to the root cause?Leroy Hood:https://isbscience.org/bio/leroy-hood/P4 medicine:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4204402/The counterpoint to P4 medicine:https://academic.oup.com/jalm/article/4/1/108/5603054David Unwin’s work on type 2

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15:52

Teamwork

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/11/11

Why is teamwork important?Are teams all they’re cracked up to be?What makes a good team?Is it personalities, culture or beyond?In the episode I look at what makes teams work and what factors to consider when creating an effective team.Do listen right to the end until I get to the bit where you I leave you with some thoughts as I'd love to hear your analysisLinks:Hackman’s five factor model:http://www.free-management-ebooks.com/faqld/development-03.htmWhy teams don’t

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13:22

Toxic people

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/11/04

TW: I talk about manipulation and harm in relationships.Toxic people drain us.Is it 'them' or their behaviours?Many people develop these toxic behaviours because of their early life.In this episode I discuss the features to look out for and what we can do about them.Toxic traits:https://www.betterup.com/blog/toxic-traitsToxic people - another view:https://www.purewow.com/wellness/traits-of-toxic-peopleEveryday

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19:03

Allergies

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/10/28

Allergies are on the rise and can range from mild to life threatening. In this episode I look at how they originate, why they are increasing in prevalence and what we can do about it. The show notes and links below contain texting methods and some of the many themes covered in this episode.(TW: I talk about a case of life threatening anaphylaxis).Links:The allergic cascade:https://www.medicinenet.com/allergic_cascade/article.htmCows Milk Allergy - IgE and

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20:37

Depression and anxiety

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/10/21

Both of these potentially debilitating conditions are often experienced together and affect up to 1 in 4 people at any time.In this episode I look at the underlying reasons, what we can do about them and how to approach depression and anxiety practically.Links:NHS waiting list:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/nhs-mental-health-waiting-list-b2145432.htmlDefinitions and

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17:23

Jealousy

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/10/14

Jealousy is something most of us have experienced from both sides.In this episode I look at the different types of jealousy, the reasons behind it, and discuss whether it can be ‘normal’ or not.The evolutionary psychology of jealousy:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5609545/Jealousy in the first year of life:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302134/Othello syndrome:https://www.medicinenet.com/othello_syndrome/definition.htmFamous examples of jealousy from books and

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18:13

Self-care

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/10/07

Self-care soundspretty obvious but is it?There are so manydefinitions of self-care and here I make theargument that it isactuallytotally individual.We know the public health messaging around the basics such as alcohol, smoking, diet, exercise and sleep, butself-care goes way beyond these.What do you think of asself-care?We explore more in this episode.Links:The Health Fix (pre-order):https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296The self-care

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18:03

A good death

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2022/09/30

TW: Today’s episode covers death.What is a good death and is it important?In my work I see examples of good and bad deaths depending on how it is perceived by those who bear witness to it and those left behind.I discuss whether death planning is something we should talk about more as a society as death is an inevitable part of life.Links:BMJ article - A good death:https://www.bmj.com/content/320/7228/129Elisabeth

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