Ashwagandha: what's the evidence?
Ashwagandha supplements are rising in popularity, but the herb has been used for hundreds of years in Ayurvedic medicine. The supposed benef...
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20 of 262 episodesHow does chronic stress affect the body?
When you're going through a stressful time it can have knock-on effects on your routine. Sleep, diet, exercise routines can be thrown out of...
Why do some people get motion sickness?
Sea sickness, car sickness, space sickness – when it comes down to it, it’s all the same. But not everybody suffers the same. Some people ar...
How to drive down your cancer risk
Lately there have been lots of scary headlines about cancer rates rising in younger adults. What can you do to drive down your cancer risk?...
Should you be taking calcium supplements?
Our calcium needs can increase as we age, especially for women going through menopause. Most Australians aren’t getting enough calcium from...
Can tapping calm your nervous system?
There's a scene in the Devil Wears Prada 2 where a character is so stressed she starts "tapping" to calm herself down. What is this self-soo...
Is farting a sign your gut microbiome is happy?
Everyone wants a healthy gut, and your microbiome plays a big role in keeping you well. So how do you know your microbiome is in top shape?...
Still coughing — are you still infectious?
Cold season is upon us, so it’s no wonder you’re side-eyeing that person coughing on the bus. But does a cough mean someone is still infecti...
Can your joints predict the weather?
Have you heard the phrases, "aches and pain, coming rains" or about "ill health due to evil winds"? Many people believe they can feel a chan...
Should you get a full-body MRI?
It’s good to be on top of your health – but how far would you go to ensure you’re staying healthy? Ads have popped up for full-body MRIs, pr...
Deep dive on progressive exercise
You might've heard the qualifier that exercise is good for you – but you need to be progressing that exercise over time. Running further, li...
Hantavirus: what we know about the cruise ship outbreak
A cruise ship at the centre of a virus outbreak — sound familiar? Passengers and crew are beginning to disembark the MV Hondius after severa...
Why is yawning contagious?
It’s easy to catch a yawn – you might even yawn while you’re reading this. It’s not just humans that yawn, but all kinds of verterbrates, ev...
Tonsils, appendix, gallbladder: is anything actually useless?
You might know them as "vestigial" organs, but we no longer overlook organs that aren’t vital for life. While they can be removed, your tons...
Should you be eating more fruit?
Not a fruit lover, but eat plenty of veggies? Ever wondered if skipping that banana might actually matter? We all know a mix of fruit and ve...
Red and other light therapy — can it work?
If you’re into skincare, you’ve probably been advertised light therapy face masks. These high-tech hockey masks promise to plump up or heal...
Why are some people right (or left) handed?
What determines whether you’re right or left handed? Is there really such a thing as being ambidextrous? It’s a surprisingly complicated sto...
Headaches: causes, cures and exercise?!
Headaches are common, but the causes are wide and varied, and some are more serious than others. Why do we get headaches? What's the differe...
Is a vibration plate worth the cost?
We've all probably wished for a way to achieve our fitness goals without the strain and sweat that can come with exercise. So what if you co...
Should you add snail slime to your skincare routine?
Snail slime, or snail mucin, has become a popular product in skin care. Some claim it has anti-ageing properties, but if the early research...