Maggie meets people living with the condition and the staff & carers who look after them. Shona learns about counselling and Tom tries out the climbing wall at Clickimin.
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Exploring issues affecting people in the island.
Shetland's Heartbeat
Back Pain
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
A monthly look at health issues across Shetland with Maggie Gemmill, Shona Manson and Estelle Smith.
Shetland's Heartbeat
Visual Impairment
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
Specialists and a patient join Maggie Gemmill and Shona Manson to discuss the condition. Melanie Dawson tries an online NHS appointment. Estelle Smith discovers crystal healing.
Shetland's Heartbeat
Type 2 Diabetes
50 minutes
A specialist joins Maggie Gemmill in the studio to explain how the condition can be reversed. Estelle Smith hears how reducing alcohol can help you cut the calories. Show more
The team from the "Mind Your Head" charity join us in the studio. We get a lesson in mental health first aid, and hears how a life coach can help you get back on track.
Shetland's Heartbeat
Women's Health
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
The team discuss period pains, premenstrual tension, and the menopause. Some women share their experiences of gender transition, post natal depression, and comfort from religion.
Shetland's Heartbeat
Bi Polar Disorder
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
Shona meets a woman living with the condition, and a community psychiatric nurse joins us in the studio. Maggie discusses power of attorney. Estelle tries a yoga class.
Shetland's Heartbeat
COPD & SAD
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
Alan has his lung function checked. Maggie hears what help occupational therapists can provide for folk who get out of breath easily. Estelle prepares for the dark winter nights.
Shetland's Heartbeat
Men's Health
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
Tom tries walking football. Alan hears how to treat concussion on the rugby field. Then a surgeon joins Maggie to explain prostate problems.
Shetland's Heartbeat
Middle Age M.O.T.
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
Shona gets her eyes checked, Maggie has her hearing tested and Estelle visits the podiatrist. Then two women talk about the difficult decision to put a parent into care.
Iona Nicol and Ross Cowper-Fraser take a look at Shetland's Health.
Shetland's Heartbeat
27/02/2019
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio ShetlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
A monthly look at health issues across Shetland.
Exploring issues affecting people in the island.
Exploring issues affecting people in the island.
Exploring issues affecting people in the island.
Exploring issues affecting people in the island.
Health, fitness and well-being in Shetland. Get a check up from Adam Guest,Estelle Smith and Melanie Dawson.
Shetland's Heartbeat
Stroke
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
A specialist doctor and nurse join Maggie in the studio. Tom visits an exercise class for folk recovering from a stroke. Shona goes for a hands-free massage & gets her skates on
Shetland's Heartbeat
Multiple Sclerosis
50 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio Shetland
Available for over a year
Maggie meets people living with the condition and those who look after them. Tom visits a vet who offers therapy to dogs and humans. Then Shona feels the heat at Fatburn Extreme.