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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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21:28

Smart phones - the hidden addiction that affects us all

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2024/05/02

In this episode I look at smart phones.They have changed the way we live beyond imaginationbut are they doing us any harm in terms of the way we think and behave?Links:Life before smartphones:https://medium.com/be-unique/before-smartphones-were-a-thing-87208717b8d7Teenage brain:https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Whats-Going-On-in-the-Teenage-Brain.aspxTeenagers and smart

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16:50

Addiction

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2024/04/25

Addictions can ruin lives but why do they occur in the first place and what can we do to acknowledge them better?In this episode Iook at why they can be so hard to conquer and touch on different aspects of addiction.Links:How the addicted brain works:https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/how-an-addicted-brain-worksSugar - why most of us could easily have a sweet tooth:

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18:02

Parenting

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2024/04/18

Becoming a parent is a gift but it has its challenges.In this episode I look at some factors to be mindful of including the difference between the child and adult brain plus micro tips to help navigate your way through the maze of parenthood.Links:Parenting styles:https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/parenting-styles-explained/Brain development in children:https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/early-childhood-brain-development-and-health/Parenting styles and psychological

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19:47

Skin Health

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2024/04/11

Skin - it’s known as our largest ‘organ’ and most of us have had some kind of skin issue. This is my 101. Enjoy!Guttate psoriasis:https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis-guttatePitiryiasis rosea:https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/pityriasis-rosea-symptomsScarlet fever:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176242Slapped cheek syndrome: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/slapped-cheek-syndrome/Omega 3 and skin:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7892455/Probiotics and

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20:00

Health screening - worth it or a waste of time?

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2024/04/04

Health screening has exploded over the last 20 years.Is it a money making exercise or actually worth it?In this episode I look at the pros and cons and how you can decide what may be worth doing and the reason people decide they need it.Links:UK ethics of health screening:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nsc-ethical-framework-for-screening/uk-nsc-ethical-framework-for-screeningHealth Screening - a recent paper:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK436014/RCGP screening statement around

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19:05

Food Intolerances

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2024/03/29

There isn’t a week in practice when I don’t get asked about food intolerances and how to test for them.It’s a contentious topic that needssome deconstructing.In this episode I look at what is and isn't intolerance and how to proceed if you think you have a food intolerance.Links:Food intolerance vs allergy - official guidance:https://www.allergyuk.org/resources/food-intolerance/IgG testing:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5004213/Elimination

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15:52

Lyme Disease, tick-borne illnesses and mystery symptoms

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2024/03/22

Lyme Disease rates have doubled in the last 30 years in the USA and rates are rising across the world in affected areas. In this episode I look at Lyme, other tick-borne illnesses and the mystery symptoms they can give rise to, as well as strategies to treat and prevent them.Lyme disease factsheet:https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/borreliosis/facts/factsheetThe Bullseye rash:https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/signs_symptoms/rashes.htmlThe life cycle of a

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15:59

High cholesterol - the myth and reality

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2024/03/15

Cholesterol has become an obsession for so many people over the last 50 years.In this episode I look at the story of cholesterol and why it is important and when to worry about it.Links:The history of cholesterol:https://www.escardio.org/Journals/E-Journal-of-Cardiology-Practice/Volume-19/history-in-medicine-the-story-of-cholesterol-lipids-and-cardiologyFood and cholesterol:https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterolMonacolin K (in both red yeast rice and

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16:53

Infertility

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2024/03/08

TW: Sensitive topic: one in six people worldwide are now affected by infertility and rates have soared over the last 30 years.In this episode I look at the reasons behind it and what we can do about it on an individual and societal level.Childlessness: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/oct/02/the-desire-to-have-a-child-never-goes-away-how-the-involuntarily-childless-are-forming-a-new-movementRising infertility in men and

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14:54

“Minor" Illness

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2024/02/29

Minor illness seems trivial, but is it always simple to deal with and when do we need to think more carefully about what can seem like minor illness on the surface?Lay referral:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1316199/pdf/brjgenprac004944500617.pdfThe debate about doctors and Physician Associates:https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.p2449Sore throat causes:https://twitter.com/DrSteveTaylor/status/1761753922920694133/photo/1Rincke’s

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17:24

ADHD - the myth and the reality (attention-deficit...

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2024/02/23

In this episode I look at ADHD which is increasing in prevalence due to increased diagnoses.There are many features to this condition which need unpacking.I look at the causes, what we can do to help manage ADHD and why it occurs in the first place.The increase in diagnosis:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jul/significant-rise-adhd-diagnoses-ukADHD and dopamine - seeking rewards:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325499Time blindness:https://add.org/adhd-time-blindness/The risk and benefits of

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12:51

Frailty - how to manage it and how to delay it

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2024/02/16

It’s something that befalls most of us as we age, but what is it?It is a marker of vulnerability as we age and in many ways a soft tool topredict our risk of future illness and rate of decline.In this episode I look at how it is assessed and what we can do to prevent it.Links:Rockwood score:https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2022/02/rockwood-frailty-scale_.pdfStanding desks:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-benefits-of-a-standing-deskPrognosis in

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19:30

Child health - it’s rise and fall

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2024/02/09

In this episode I look at what makes for good health in children.It’s clearly multifactorial and the latest reports show that the health of children has declined in recent years in the UK.I look at why this may be the case and what the root causes might be.Links:Children ‘betrayed’ in UK:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68203749WHO website on child health:https://www.who.int/health-topics/child-health#tab=tab_1UNICEF:https://www.unicef.org/UNICEF child satisfaction

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16:27

Sexual Health - evolution or revolution?

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2024/02/02

In this episode I look at the history of sexual health, our attitudes towards it and how we things have changed over the last 100 years.TW: use of sexual language and references to adult themes.HPV:https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpvShame and STIs:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8297218/Philadelphia trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKDz2LVHz0YVenereal Disease bill 1916:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11589807/Dr

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18:54

EPISODE 100 - revealed: my take on the NUMBER 1 most...

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2024/01/26

This week is my 100th episode.I reflect on some of the topics I have covered over the last 20 months or so and beyondthe basics I talk about what I think is the most important aspect of our health in the modern world (and it's not food or relationships)!Links below for a deeper dive... let's go.School resources - how the NHS works:https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/schools-resources-toolkit/#:~:text=This%20is%20a%20toolkit%20of,NHS%20Services%2C%20health%20and%20wellbeing.My Symptom Web via NHS

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18:35

Is medicine being dumbed down?

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2024/01/19

In this episode I look at the work of doctors being done by other professionals and try to balance the issues that surround it.Links:My rapid response from the BMJ in 2006:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1325146/Labels and role confusion:https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/13/public-confused-over-physician-associates-working-in-nhs-research-findsPay issues and

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13:49

Guided Meditation

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2024/01/12

Meditation and mindfulness are both useful interrelated tools to improve one’s mental health.Meditation should ideally be a regular practice and in this episode I discuss some of the benefits as well as take you through a short guided mediation on self-compassion.Links:Mindfulness and CBT:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-24256-9Mindfulness and changes in the brain - neuroplasticity:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CBfCW67xT8Meditation and mindfulness

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15:21

Ideas and Health Hacks for 2024

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2024/01/05

In this episode I look at the concept of ‘ideas’ rather than resolutions that might shape your 2024 on an individual and societal level, including a couple of things I managed myself in 2023. There are also some easy hacks to incorporate into your day which can work for everyone.My IDEAL framework for behaviour change:https://shows.acast.com/savinglivesinslowmotion/episodes/behaviour-change-2-the-ideal-frameworkCircular economy:https://unctad.org/topic/trade-and-environment/circular-economyBan on

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21:03

The Essence of Health & Quality of Life

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/12/22

In this episode I look at the true essence of health.We live a world that is increasingly confusing in terms of health messaging and priorities given the amount of inequality in the world.I take a look at some basics of what is important to us in our lives which people may not consider important for health but not only nourish us as humans but are important to both our short and long term health.Links:Self-esteem and the brain:https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2017/oct/self-esteem-mapped-human-brainHugs

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18:26

Genetics, epigenetics and inherited diseases

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/12/15

In this episode I look at the role of our genes in health and illness.Patterns of inherited diseases:https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-genetic-disorders-are-inherited-2860737Epigenetics explained:https://www.theguardian.com/science/occams-corner/2014/apr/25/epigenetics-beginners-guide-to-everythingEpigenetics and inheritance:https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/inheritanceEthics of medical genetic testing:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24300652/CRISPR

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