Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    Wearables - helpful or harmful?

    We live in a data driven world and increasingly this applies to health. In this episode I look at some examples of how they can help or hinder. Body composition scales: https://www.healthline.com/health/body-fat-scale-accuracy HRV: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21773-heart-rate-variability-hrv Continuous glucose monitoring: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/jun/use-glucose-monitors-people-not-living-diabetes-needs-more-regulation Blood glucose spikes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/avoid_blood_sugar_spikes Sleep trackers: https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/01/27/sleep-tracking-using-smart-watches-and-rings-has-limits-do-they-really-work Atrial fibrillation: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/atrial-fibrillation/ EMF: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671124000901 THE HEALTH FIX: 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.

    13 min

  2. FEB 5

    Alcohol - a quiet saboteur?

    This episode is about alcohol, an ever popular topic when it comes to health and harm. In this episode I look at its history and some of the ways in which it affects us and our health as well as why we drink alcohol in the first place. Links: Oldest brewery: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45534133 Distillation: https://www.britannica.com/video/how-is-liquor-made/-340178 UK alcohol limits: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/calculating-alcohol-units/ Hangovers: https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/health/curing-hangover Alcohol and mental health: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/alcohol-and-mental-health Sleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/alcohol-and-sleep Red wine and gut microbes: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/red-wine-benefits-linked-to-better-gut-health-study-finds Relaxing without drinking alcohol: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/news/how-to-relax-at-home-without-drinking Alcohol free drinks: https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/feb/04/best-low-alcohol-non-alcoholic-drinks Alcoholic liver disease: https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/alcohol-related-liver-disease/#causes Alcohol and cancer risk: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/alcohol-and-cancer/how-does-alcohol-cause-cancer Alcohol consumption data: https://ourworldindata.org/alcohol-consumption 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.

    17 min

  3. JAN 29

    "Could it be something else doctor?" - Pyrroles, PFOs and EDS

    In this episode look at some rarer diagnoses, how they come to light and how they can be hard to live with and diagnose. Links:  Pyrrole Disorder (not recognised in conventional medicine): https://www.healthline.com/health/pyrrole-disorder Academic analysis of pyrroles (deep dive): https://academic.oup.com/labmed/article/55/3/334/7271490 Patent foramen ovale: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/patent-foramen-ovale/symptoms-causes/syc-20353487 Migraines and PFO: https://www.migrainedisorders.org/diving-into-the-connection-between-migraine-and-patent-foramen-ovale/ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17813-ehlers-danlos-syndrome 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.

    15 min

  4. JAN 22

    Rest - why it’s essential to health (and not laziness)

    Rest is often seen as a guilty pleasure but in this episode I cover the reasons behind why rest is essential to our lives and examples that work. Links:  Deep rest: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11003855/ Rest Quiz: https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/ The Art of Rest: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Rest-Find-Respite-Modern/dp/1786892804 Attention Restoration Theory: https://positivepsychology.com/attention-restoration-theory/ Nature breaks: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4039544/ Rest during demanding tasks: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6585675 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.

    15 min

  5. JAN 15

    Second Opinions: why people seek them, the risks and the benefits

    Second opinions are an increasingly common request in healthcare and in this episode I look at reasons why people seek them and their pros and cons Links: Martha’s rule: https://www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safety/marthas-rule/ Hyponatraemia (low sodium): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyponatremia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373711 Advice on second opinions: https://www.patients-association.org.uk/getting-a-second-opinion Tumour Treating Fields: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/tumor-treating-fields.html Lithium and MND doesn’t work?: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/archive/news/ioppn/records/2013/march/lithium-shows-no-benefit-to-mnd-patients Lithium and MND works?: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/centre-for-neuromuscular-diseases/research/experimental-clinical-trials/mnd/motor-neurone-disease-closed-trials/licals-therapeutic 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.

    16 min

  6. JAN 9

    Invisible Habits that can sabotage our health - some reflections

    In this episode I look at things that can hamper our health journey by looking at our own life in an easy and compassionate way. Links: The Health Fix on Kindle offer January 2026: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0 Sleep and its importance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6281147/ Phone and screen usage: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11236742/ Decluttering: https://drayanpanja.substack.com/p/decluttering-your-home-how-it-could-1fd\\ Exercise: https://www.sciencefocus.com/wellbeing/exercise-snacks Impulsivity: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/impulsive-behavior#Impulsive-behavior-meaning Overwhelm: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pf4w 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.

    15 min

  7. JAN 1

    2026 - the year of discernment and choices

    It’s a new year and that can feel overwhelming. In this episode I look at what the year is likely to bring in terms of health and medical trends, our own personal goals and how to generate ideas for them if you are feeling a bit stuck. Links:  The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS Med tech in 2026: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/10/27/the-8-biggest-healthcare-technology-trends-to-watch-in-2026/ Misinformation - how to spot it: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/02/16/sorting-fact-from-fiction-a-guide-to-spotting-health-misinformation/ 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.

    15 min

  8. 2025-12-25

    Christmas time reflection 2025

    Links: AI in medicine: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/guidance-on-the-use-of-ai-enabled-ambient-scribing-products-in-health-and-care-settings/ Various wearables: https://uk.wellnesspulse.com/lp/best-fitness-trackers/?campaignId=23304304009&adgroupId=&adId=&targetId=&device=c&gunique=CjwKCAiAmKnKBhBrEiwAaqAnZ4MBo1x_tOV7RB1FPjSEqiYWae8AyeixJJsGEVTlbapiaEWJL7D8cBoCYs8QAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23300097782&gbraid=0AAAAAqKJRpkXwMKHsYb3EhuFeRzIdPUV2 Health Check on BBC World Service: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct6vk0 Elinzanetant for menopause: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-approves-elinzanetant-to-treat-moderate-to-severe-vasomotor-symptoms-hot-flushes-caused-by-menopause The new weight loss drugs (GLP-1 agonists): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonists Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251222080119.htm 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.

    12 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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