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Understanding Alzheimer's disease
Jane Nickels, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK discusses dementia with a focus on Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour, and social skills, affecting a person’s ability to function. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging.
We take a look at the early signs of the disease, its impact on individuals and their families’ lives, the help and support available, whether some symptoms can be delayed or avoided, and who is more prone to getting it.
Thyroid health
The thyroid and brain work synergistically, balancing and producing hormones to keep your body going. However, the thyroid is in a constant state of flux. Our environment — from stress and diet to genetics and underlying medical conditions — can affect how it functions.
Running into the new year
Harry Morgan, host of Podcast and YouTube channel JOG ON, discusses how to start running if you never run before. He suggests popular running plans, and will share what happens to our body and brain during a run. We also cover the long term mental benefits of exercise and running too. We help you in your journey no matter what stage you’re at.
RWL '23 preview - Nina Finlay and Mark Peters
Nina Finlay, a certified Wim Hof Method instructor and Mark Peters, Tai Chi and Qigong master talk though the benefits of cold therapy and importance of breath and moving your body.
Don’t worry, an ice bath is not essential for you to take part in the session!
Smart snacking
Snacking seems so simple. If you’re hungry, eat! And let’s be honest, we all snack. But do we all snack smart? With a bit of planning and attention to some basic knowledge, you can be a much smarter snacker. In this session, our guest speaker, Lucy Kerrison, discusses strategies for smart snacking which will help supply you with all the daily fibre and nutrients you need, stopping the post-snack guilty feeling.
Eat green and feel well
If you've always wanted to try eating like a vegetarian or vegan but didn't know where to start, this session is for you! Nutritionist and author Rhiannon Lambert shares her tips on how to start your own vegan or vegetarian diet, the varied diet options available to those who choose these lifestyles, and how this impacts exercise and training.
Heart health
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the UK and are responsible for 1 in every 4 deaths. Join Cardiologist Dr Rajay Narain as he discusses cardiovascular disease prevention, risk factors and aftercare.
A healthy diet is all about balance
Niamh McMahon from the RSSB discusses the impact our food choices can have on our physical and mental wellbeing, and provides practical tips on how to maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
Living with diabetes
We chatted to Claire and Lee from the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation, who shared their personal experience living with diabetes.
Food to Boost Your Mood
This Wellbeing Wednesday our host, Ruth Busby from Great Western Railway, chatted to Nutritional Therapist Francesca Liparoti. Together they explored the relationship between what you eat and how you feel, including tips on how to incorporate healthy eating into your life.