The Health & Wellbeing Show

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Could this be the way to get your BBQ fix?

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

[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/)

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...

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

[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/)

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.

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.

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.

[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/)

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.

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!

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

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

[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/)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

[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/)

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

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

[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/)

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.

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

[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/)

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.

[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/)