BBC radio DJ Mark Goodier, 55, suffers a stroke - meaning he won't voice new Now That's What I Call Music advert for the first time in 25 YEARS 

  • An out of office email from his media company Wise Buddha email address confirms Mr Goodier is spending his 'time recovering from a stroke'
  • The former Top of the Pops presenter will not voice the Now 95 advert 
  • Mr Goodier is best known as the presenter of BBC Radio 1's Chart Show

By Rachael Burford For Mailonline

Published: 15:26 EST, 17 November 2016 | Updated: 11:26 EST, 18 November 2016

Former BBC radio DJ Mark Goodier has had a stroke.

The ex Top of the Pops host is off work until he recovers meaning he will not voice the famous Now That's What I Call Music advert for the first time in 25 years.

Mr Goodier's voice has been a staple on television at Christmas time when the Now album promotions traditionally start but, it seems he will not voice the Now 95 advert.

Mr Goodier (pictured) is best known for his presenting stint on Top of the Pops and as the host of Radio 1's Chart Show

Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson is stepping into the job. 

An out of office email from his media company Wise Buddha email address confirmed he is spending his 'time recovering from a stroke' and will not be replying to emails every day. 

A friend told the Mirror: 'He's back home after spending some time in hospital. I've since chatted with him on the phone, and can thankfully report he's in good spirits.'

Mr Goodier's voice has been a staple on television at Christmas when the Now album promotions traditionally start but, it seems he will not voice the Now 95 advert this year

Mr Goodier is best known for his presenting stint on Top of the Pops and as the host of Radio 1's Chart Show.  

In recent years he has worked behind the scenes in the music business. 

UP TO 80% OF STROKES COULD BE PREVENTABLE:  THINGS TO DO TO AVOID A STROKE

Some experts believe that up to 80 per cent of strokes are preventable and simple changes in diet and lifestyle can help 

Some experts believe that up to 80 per cent of strokes are preventable.

Dr David Wiebers, professor of neurology at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, said: 'We have learned that stroke, though sudden, is neither unexpected nor unpredictable.'

Below are some of the way he said you can lower your risk.

HAVE A DRINK - BUT NOT TOO MUCH

Alcohol is a mixed bag when it comes to stroke. Light to moderate drinking appears to have a beneficial effect in preventing atherosclerotic ischemic stroke.

However, drinking also appears to increase the risk of haemorrhagic stroke, particularly heavy drinking and binge drinking, which are unhealthy for a number of reasons.

CUT OUT COFFEE

Caffeine - in coffee, soft drinks and chocolate - causes a temporary increase in blood pressure. Although there is more research to be done, temporary spikes in blood pressure may cause aneurysms and vascular malformations to rupture, resulting in haemorrhagic stroke.

EXERCISE

Keeping active helps reduce the risk of numerous stroke factors. It improves the health of the heart and blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, increases the level of good cholesterol and reduces stress.

Make sure you get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise - swimming, walking, running, dancing, tennis, cycling, golf, mountain climbing - at least three times a week.

LAUGH

Research shows that laughing increases blood flow to the brain, releases endorphins and decreases levels of stress hormones. It relieves tension and increases our ability to think positively. This in turn can lead to lower blood pressure and an increase in white blood cell production, which increases immunity.

GET SOME PET THERAPY

Like laughter, interacting with a companion animal can lower blood pressure and heart rate and reduce anxiety. 

EAT A GOOD DIET 

Diet can help prevent stroke in two ways. It can prevent the development of such risk factors as atherosclerosis, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus and high cholesterol. It can also provide beneficial nutrients that can reduce the risk of other diseases. Make sure your diet is full of fresh fruit and vegetables and whole grains. 

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