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Feel good every Tuesday evening from 7pm on Stray FM, DAB and online. Featuring the Weekly Wellbeing with BMI The Duchy Hospital Harrogate.


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    Drowning Prevention Week 2019 at Nuffield Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 5:12


    Nuffield Health in Harrogate held their 'Drowning Prevention Week', teaching local children about water safety to combat accidental drowning.

    Local woman set to swim Windermere 'two ways' for St. Michael's Hospice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 5:52


    Local woman Jacqui Hargrave is set to swim Windermere 'two ways' in August in aid of St. Michael's Hospice, a swim that will total 21 miles!

    Exercise with a difference at GO Revolution and GO Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 7:30


    We paid a visit to sister companies Go Revolution and Go Yoga to sample some of their classes, including intermediate spinning and 'hot' yoga...

    Specsavers launch new hospital-grade eye scan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 5:59


    Specsavers Harrogate have launched a new hospital-grade eye scan that can detect health problems up to four years earlier than regular eye tests.

    Sports related hip injuries with Hip and Knee Specialist Jon Conroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 7:58


    Hip and Knee Specialist Jon Conroy is talking sports-related hip injuries, how they affect all ages and the most effective process for recovery - whether that be surgery or physiotherapy.

    Charitable Event to focus on mental awareness and wellbeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 6:00


    Will Smith spoke to Lisa Duffield about an exciting event coming up that looks to raise awareness for mental health, whilst offering a number of treatments and therapies.

    Carers Week 2019 with Home Instead Senior Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 5:39


    There are around 7 million carers in the UK and to mark Carers Week 2019, we went along to a local Dementia Awareness event to speak to Home Instead Senior Care about how best to support carers across the country.

    Do you struggle to sleep during a heatwave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 6:06


    Does the heat stop you from sleeping? We spoke to Sarah Smith from Soak and Sleep and Accuweather meteorologist Elliott Abrams about the best way to beat the heat and look ahead to the weather expected this Summer.

    FREE government-funded beauty course at White Rose Beauty College

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 7:39


    White Rose Beauty College in Harrogate offers a variety of beauty courses for people of all ages - including a FREE government funded one! Whether you're leaving school or wanting a career change, hear why local people have been loving it!

    ESCAPE-pain programme in Bilton is battling osteoarthritis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 5:33


    Do you suffer from chronic knee or hip pain and find yourself inactive as a result? ESCAPE-pain is the local rehabilitation programme helping arthritis sufferers avoid surgery and be less reliant on medication.

    KG Aesthetics in Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 7:16


    Stray FM's Health and Wellbeing Show talks to Katie from KG Aesthetics in Harrogate along with her customer Lizzy.

    It's BBQ Time - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 1:20


    Could this be the way to get your BBQ fix?

    How could these "upside-down" glasses help ramblers?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 6:10


    Christopher Nixon Optometrist is talking about walking holidays and how some custom made glasses could help your vision. 

    Harrogate Harlow at Harrogate District Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 7:26


    Hear about the private healthcare service, Harrogate Harlow, putting all profits back into the NHS at Harrogate Distrct Hospital.

    Improve your smile for National Smile Month with the Raglan Suite

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 4:17


    Stray FM's Pete Egerton went along to the Raglan Suite in Harrogate to talk all things teeth and how you can improve your smile, and your confidence, for National Smile Month.

    Meet our Experts event at Nuffield Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 4:23


    Nuffield Health in Harrogate are holding a Meet our Experts event, offering free advice on workouts, nutrition and lifestyle to get people 'holiday ready.'

    How beating cancer inspired a leading Ilkley business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 5:37


    We heard from LFW Podiatry founder Lynda Forbes-Wake about how her own personal battle with cancer inspired her to open the Ilkley clinic, which was recently awarded Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year Award at the Ilkley Business awards.

    Compound Exercises - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 0:44


    This week's Fitness Fix is about the importance of Compound exercises. Find out how squats, deadlifts and bench pressing could be the best way to reach your exercise goals.

    Activity cafe supporting those living with dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 6:57


    Home Instead Senior Care and other volunteers run the Memory Lane Cafe, an activity cafe in Knaresborough supporting those living with dementia and their carers.

    Luxury accommodation at Mayfield View Care Home in Ilkley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 6:44


    Mayfield View Care Home in Ilkley treat their residents to luxury accommodation and views alongside a number of exceptional care services.

    'Supporting Older People' - the charity battling social isolation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 3:42


    Local charity Supporting Older People are combating social isolation through their home visiting scheme, but are calling for volunteers to meet the growing demand.

    Advanced Technology at The Hearing Suite

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 7:02


    [Location tracking, 'selective hearing' and quick charging are all possible in some of the most advanced hearing aids at The Hearing Suite in Harrogate. Beth Parsons talked to Emily Balmer about the tech-side of hearing aids.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/health/2871702/the-hearing-aid-that-lets-you-choose-what-you-hear/)

    Metal - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 0:55


    David Lloyd Club Harrogate are telling us about the importance of metal when it comes to being fit and healthy, but they're not talking about weights...

    Tour de Yorkshire - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 0:57


    This week's Fitness Fix follows on from Yorkshire's greatest cycle event - the Tour de Yorkshire!

    Are you ready for Battlebox?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 6:12


    [Welcome to Battlebox – the outdoor boot camp style class with different themes - Battlebox Warrior for those who love obstacle courses, Battlebox Strong for those who love a CrossFit style workout and even Battlebox Play which is for the whole family! Beth Parsons went to the David Lloyd Club in Harrogate to find out more.](https://www.strayfm.com/health/)

    Should you exercise when menstruating?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 5:54


    Most women claimed they have received no education about exercising when menstruating and often assume it will only worsen their symptoms. We spoke to Fitr Woman's Dr Georgie Bruinvels about research that claims exercise can actually be beneficial.

    World Asthma Day 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 3:15


    To mark World Asthma Day 2019, we spoke to Respiratory Nurse Specialist Joanna Raynor about the condition and how it affects people across the UK.

    London Marathon - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 1:49


    The London Marathon has got more than a few of us inspired to lace up and get running! David Lloyd Club Harrogate have got 6 tips to help you get through those long runs, regardless of the distance.

    Driving Force volunteers needed in the Harrogate District

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 6:30


    [Currently, Driving Force has a team who has carried out over 100,000 journeys last year, covering over 115,000 miles - assisting those who need help, but more volunteers drivers are desperately needed. Stray FM's May Norman has been investigating.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/local-news/2849968/more-volunteers-needed-for-harrogate-scheme/)

    Millions risk driving ban for taking hay fever medication

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 4:54


    Drivers are being warned of the dangers when taking hay fever medication after it was revealed it can result in a fine or even a ban from driving. Ben Groom speaks to Amanda Stretton, the Motoring Editor at Confused.com.

    Home Instead CAREGiver prepares to run the London Marathon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 6:00


    Ben Groom from Stray FM's health and wellbeing show went to meet a whole variety of people who went to run the final run in preparation of the 2019 London Marathon!

    Stretching - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 1:28


    David Lloyd Club Harrogate are stressing the importance of correct form and timing of your stretching to avoid injury.

    The importance of cancer screening with Yorkshire Cancer Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 7:46


    Yorkshire Cancer Research are encouraging people to attend screenings and the importance of early diagnosis when it comes to bowel, breast and cervical cancer.

    It's Foot Health Month - LFW Podiatry explains more about a podiatry appointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 6:22


    [Beth Parsons from Stray FM's Health and Wellbeing Show talked to Lynda Forbes-Wake  about podiatry and what it entails.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/health/2856837/have-you-got-healthy-feet-heres-how-to-check/)

    Light-adapting contact lenses launching at Christopher Nixon Optometrists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 6:13


    Christopher Nixon Optometrists have been selected as one of just a few independent clinics to launch contact lenses that adapt to the light around them whilst absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays.

    Micro-suction ear wax removal with the Hearing Suite

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 6:38


    Stray FM's Nick Hancock went along to the Hearing Suite in Harrogate to have his ear wax quickly and safely removed by micro-suction.

    Chocolate - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 1:02


    Easter is upon us and for many it's time to indulge on chocolate! It may make us feel guilty, but are there actually some benefits? David Lloyd Club Harrogate give us the facts.

    The Brain Collective helps young boy with Global Development Delay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 6:45


    And one local mum tells her story about the Brain Collective in Harrogate, where neurotherapy has begun changing her child's life who has serious development issues.

    Local surgeon Jon Conroy celebrates his 100th robot-assisted operation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 7:12


    Hip and knee specialist Jon Conroy celebrated his 100th operation using robot-assisted techniques at Nuffield Health Hospital in Leeds.

    Avoiding a plateau - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 0:47


    David Lloyd Club Harrogate have got some tips to mix up your workouts and avoid getting stuck in a plateau.

    Straighten your teeth with near-invisible 'aligners' at Maple Leaf Dental

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 6:32


    Maple Leaf Dental in Harrogate are offering Invisalign treatment, which can subtly straighten your teeth with near-invisible gum-shields called 'aligners.'

    Ilkley Chiropractic Clinic is encouraging parents to bring their teenagers for a health check

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 5:43


    [Ben Groom from Stray FM's Health and Wellbeing show went to talk to Dr John Rees at Ilkley Chiropractic to find out more about the potential health issues for local teenagers.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/health/2846558/teenagers-with-heavy-bags-encouraged-to-have-spinal-check/)

    Tennis club at David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 6:13


    [David Lloyd Club in Harrogate are looking ahead to the tennis season with their various tennis clubs for both adults and children.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2841720/harrogate-tennis-camps-prepare-for-the-2019-season/)

    Dancing for Wellbeing are nominated for a large grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 6:30


    Dancing for Wellbeing in Harrogate have been nominated for a lottery grant for their work with the elderly, encouraging them to battle social isolation through dancing.

    Walk to Work Day 2019 - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 0:29


    Friday is Walk to Work Day 2019, encouraging you to leave your car behind and have a healthy stroll to work!

    Autism Awareness Week with Jackson Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 6:51


    [As part of autism awareness week (1st - 7th April 2019), Stray FM's Beth Parsons has been talking to 20 year old Jackson Prince from Harrogate who has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/health/2839044/we-want-to-be-accepted-harrogate-mans-message-during-autism-awareness-week/)

    Are cotton buds damaging your ears?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 7:10


    The Hearing Suite in Harrogate have been discussing whether using cotton buds to remove ear wax can be doing more harm than good to your ears.

    'Investing' - Fitness Fix with David Lloyd Club Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 0:46


    David Lloyd Club Harrogate are talking about the importance of 'investing' in both your health and your fitness.

    World of Wellness and Writing in Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 6:46


    [A free event is arriving at the West Park Hotel in Harrogate on 27th April 2019, which is promoting how self-care and positive wellbeing can affect your writing, no matter what kind of writing it is that you do. Organiser Francesca from Wellness Harrogate discusses how it could help with Beth Parsons on Stray FM's Health and Wellbeing Show.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/health/2835631/free-world-of-wellness-and-writing-event-to-arrive-in-harrogate/)

    The importance of employee wellness with CNG

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 6:17


    CNG have introduced yoga classes, masseuses and a number of perks, as well as their Mindfulness programme, as they continue to place an emphasis on the wellness of their employees.

    Alzheimers Research UK holds annual conference in Harrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 5:22


    [The charity is holding it's annual meeting at the Conference Centre in Harrogate with over 450 leading researchers sharing their latest findings.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/health/2830883/harrogate-hosts-global-dementia-conference/)

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