Mike Dilke
The Relaxback UK Show
Are you interested in your health or the health of a loved one? Mike Dilke speaks to experts in all kinds of health related fields covering topics such as smoking, vaping, medicines derived from cannabis, mental health, sleep, exercise, joint pain, back pain, nutrition and many others. Keep up with important health news and issues by listening to the Relaxback UK Show.
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Mike Dilke
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Latest episode
Jun 24, 2026
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Episodes
Is 10k steps really necessary with Olympian Prof Greg Whyte and then could you help with a cardiac arrest? 24.06.2026 37:18
We have all heard aobut the 10k daily steps -I chat with olympian and exercise acadenic Prof Greg Whyte and it might not be correct! Allos why is Greg on a treadmill up Snowdon? Then would you know how to use a defibrilator in an emergency? The medical director of St Johns Ambulance, Prof Andrew Hartle, tells us what we need to know.
Sun damage to skin early in life can store up problems later and also microplastics and how to reduce your personal contribution of them to the world. 17.06.2026 41:57
Dermatologist, Dr Amy Perkins, talks about how damage to skin in early life can lead to significant problems later in life. Many teens are using sun beds which will cause them problems when they get older. Then how we are surrounded by microplastics and what each of use can do to reduce the amount we cause.
A Way To Help With Heart Health Then Sitting On A Sofa With A Bad Back 10.06.2026 43:58
Heart health with the Superintendent Pharmacist at Pharmacy2U, Phil Day, followed by getting comfy on the sofa with back pain.
Can medicine derived from cannabis help you sleep? Find out from Dr Simon Erridge of Curaleaf 03.06.2026 40:33
Many people suffer from not being able to sleep properly and it can ruin lives. Medicines derived from cannabis could be able to help.
Dr Rupy Looks At Our Modern Diet And Its Lack Of Fibre 27.05.2026 31:28
Dr Rupy of The Doctor's Kitchen chats to me about our modern diet and its lack of fibre.
New Employment Laws In The UK Followed By Office Design For Neurodivergent Staff 20.05.2026 41:12
Sarah-Jane Butler explains aspects of the new UK emplyment laws and Millie Lawrence of Sedus talks about office design for neurodivergent people.
Is It Better To Be In Hospital or At Home For Treatment? 13.05.2026 29:20
Sometimes there is no space at hospital, sometimes people prefer to be at home and sometimes treatment needed is too complex to be done at home. There is a lot to talk about with Sir Jonathan Ashbridge and Dr Sherif Raouf of The Sciensus Group.
Dr Rangan Chatterjee Provides A New Way To Monitor Our Health 06.05.2026 30:20
Sometimes all the digital wearables and massive amounts of data just don't work. Dr Chatterjee has an alternative - it's called Do Health.
Getting More Proactive With Our Health Then Covenience Food V Home Cooked Food 29.04.2026 44:01
Should we be more proactive with our health with dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton? Then convenience food versus home cooked food with nutritionist, Alex Clarke.
What is photobiomodulation and what can it do for you? Find out from Sarah Turner 22.04.2026 38:31
Can shining different light wavelengths at your gut and head really help with anything? Sarah Turner has carried out some preliminary work and plans to do more.
Looking After Your Kidneys With Fiona Loud from Kidney Care UK And Freezing Kidney Tumours With Dr Alex King 15.04.2026 43:00
Hear how you can look after your kidneys to help keep them working well. Also news on treatment to freeze kidney tumours and kill them.
Hear How A Neuroscientist is Developing A Test For Dementia Using The Our Future Health Programme 08.04.2026 27:11
Dr Sasha Philbert is a neuroscientist at Manchester University and is working on diagnosing dementia early. He is using data from the Our Future Health programme which anyone can join in with.
Dr Martha Collado Talks With Me About Ways To help Keep Children Safe From Misinformation When Online 01.04.2026 35:43
Clinical psychologist, Dr Martha Collado, talks about a course developed by Tesco to educate children on how to spot what is true and what is not when online.
Getting Nicotine Into Your Body With Cigarettes, Vapes, Patches etc and How To Stop With Dr Zoe Williams 25.03.2026 23:14
Dr Zoe Williams talks about the different ways to take nicotine but more importantly how to stop using it.
Miranda Pascucci Explains How Poor Oral Care Can Lead to Heart Problems and Much Else 18.03.2026 32:31
Miranda Pascucci, Head of Clinical Education and Dental Therapist at TePe, explains the links between oral health care and some significant health issues.
Some thoughts from nutritional therapist, Claire Sambolino, on weight loss jabs 11.03.2026 30:11
I chat about different aspects of weight loss jabs with nutritional therapist Claire Sambolino - we cover both positives and negatives
George Attfield and Oliver Rathbone rowed over The Atlantic – why would you do that? Find out here. 04.03.2026 26:31
Two rugby playing friends decided to row over The Atlantic - it wasn't easy! Thet did it to raise money to supply heart defibrilators to sports centres.
When Did You Last Give Or Receive A Compliment? Then Our Eating Habits 25.02.2026 39:03
Compliments can be good for you but we don't give and receive them as much anymore - an explanantion from Dr Linda Papadopoulos. Then our eating habits with Sarah Stannard.
People Try Weight Loss Jab Hacks As They Are More Expensive Now - Dr Mitra Dutt and Dr Kieran Seyen Tell Us Why It Can Be A Bad Idea 18.02.2026 30:30
There are weight loss injection hacks about but are they a good idea? Dr Mitra Dutt and Dr Kieran Seyen from Lloyds Pharmacy say that they are not. Listen and find out the dangers.
Do Apps Help Us To Get And Remain Fitter? Grace Gimson Has Devloped One That She Thinks Really Does. Then News Of Another Diet Supplement. 11.02.2026 41:54
Grace Gimson has launcehd the Live Better Platfrom and Babry Oren talks about a supplemt called folium px
Hear from Boots dietitian, Vicky Pennington, about some of the crazy nutrition advice online 04.02.2026 29:59
Vicky is a very experienced dietitiian and calls out some of the more peculiar nutrition advice that exists online. She also mentions where to find good advice.
Leon Almashan from Mans Matters Talks About Erectile Dysfunction - What Causes It And What Can Be Done To Help 28.01.2026 39:13
Leon Almashan of Mans Matters talks about erectile dysfunction–the causes and the treatments
Is Mental Health Really Declining? Professor Sir Simon Wellesley Gives Some Thoughts 21.01.2026 41:44
Professor Sir Simon Wessely is a senior academic and his thoughts on our mental health may surprise you. He is a fantstic guest and you should tune in. This show is from a while ago but definitely worth another listen.
Hear About Non-Alcoholic Drinks That Provide A Similar Relaxing Effect To Alcohol With Professor Dave Nutt 14.01.2026 35:03
Professor Dave Nutt has developed drinks that use the brain's GABA system to help you relax and socialise without the negative effects of alcohol.
All About Weight Loss Jabs With Amy Tapper From Gogglebox 07.01.2026 30:13
Amy Tapper and a pharmacist talk about the plusses and the minuses of weight loss jabs and how they have changed Amy's life for the better.
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