Is preventative medicine the future of healthcare?

In this episode of Beyond the Limits, Dr. Mike and Dr. Matt explore Neko Health’s innovative approach to health performance through AI-assisted preventative scans.

Neko Health was founded in 2018 and focuses of preventative measures and early detection of diseases, providing 50 million data points and a consultation with a GP, although within an hour.

With an astronomical waiting list and rave reviews, could scans like this be the future of healthcare?

Mike ventures on a field trip to East London, Matt tries not to be jealous, and between them they look at the evidence behind the claims of this futuristic new approach to healthcare.

In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.

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We cut through the confusion so you can be better informed and in control of your health.

When should I get a PSA test? This microdose episode aims to help answer this question.

Go back to episode 2 to hear this episode in full:

Find out about the PSA test for prostate cancer and what factors might mean you are at higher risk of prostate cancer. In this episode we break down whether or not you should have a PSA blood test and the benefits and risks of this.

A lot of people are urging men to get their PSA checked, but this doesn't necessarily align with NHS advice.

What is the PSA test? And why isn't it used for screening of prostate cancer?

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, but depending on who you ask, deficiency of this hormone is either a) massively under appreciated, or b) grossly over-hyped. But is the truth something else entirely?

What causes your testosterone levels to drop, and what can you do about it?

Matt and Mike are joined by GP and men's health expert Dr Hugh Coyne to reveal the truth behind this key hormone.

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In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.

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We cut through the confusion so you can be better informed and in control of your health.

Microdose : Revealing evidence on health and performance medicine breakthroughs, in short form.

For the full episode, please see episode 11.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is showing some promising results in the treatment of depression.

But how does it work? Are there any side effects? And how can it help in such a complex condition as depression?

Concussion and head injuries are a hot topic in the media right now. But what exactly is a concussion? And why does it matter?

Dr Mike and Dr Matt explore this complex - and sometimes controversial - topic, and look at the evidence behind new products on the market claiming to either prevent or treat concussions.

Finally, we address the most important question of all; do woodpeckers get concussion?

In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.

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Microdose: Revealing evidence on health and performance medicine breakthroughs, in short form.

For the full edit, please go back to episode #18

VO2 Max is the reserve of the endurance athlete with the smart watch that's worth more than your car, right?

Or is it more useful than that?

Could this mysterious number may play a more important role, and provide a useful metric into your overall health.

In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.

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Forget what you think you know about your insides as we go Beyond the Limits with Dr. James Kinross, author of Dark Matter, to reveal evidence about the gut microbiome's crucial role in health performance.

Dr. Kinross, a consultant colorectal surgeon, dives deep into how this inner ecosystem impacts everything from mood and appetite to chronic disease risks, including colorectal cancer.

Discover why antibiotics and modern diets are triggering a biological "climate crisis" within us, and get expert, actionable tips to rebalance your microbiome for lasting wellbeing. This episode busts myths surrounding gut health and performance medicine, providing you with clear, trustworthy insights.

In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.

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We cut through the confusion so you can be better informed and in control of your health.

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We all know about cholesterol, right?

Maybe, it turns out, that’s not entirely true.

In this eye-opening episode, Dr Mike and Dr Matt decode your lipid panel, exploring the truth about the good, the bad, and the downright ugly when it comes to cholesterol. We discuss whether current guidance is fit for purpose, and whether all of us - young and old - should be much more conscious of our cholesterol readings.

In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.

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We cut through the confusion so you can be better informed and in control of your health.

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