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24 min
How important is a social life?
Introvert or extrovert, we've all been told about the importance of social connection to our health.Isolation can have knock-on effects for your brain health – and the health of th…
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17 min
Should you exercise on an empty stomach?
You might've heard you'll burn more fat if you exercise in the morning before, or in lieu of breakfast.There is some research to back that claim up, but the science on fasted exerc…
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23 min
Does hypnotherapy work?
Sit back and relax. Close your eyes. Imagine you're sitting on a calm beach. Now, do you feel more open to suggestion?Hypnotherapy has been around for centuries, and you might've h…
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16 min
NMN, NAD+ and other acronyms of anti-aging
As we age, levels of a vital molecule called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) decline. Could reversing this be the key to eternal youth?There’s huge interest in NAD-boostin…
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22 min
How bad is shift work for your health?
Shift workers make a lot of sacrifices to keep the world running. What are they sacrificing in terms of their own health?There are harms associated with working at all hours agains…
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22 min
Eat the rainbow: what can food colour tell us?
When you're done with your weekly grocery shop, how colourful is your trolley?We know eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for you, but colour could matter.Norman and Tegan…
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23 min
Mouthwash: good or bad for you?
How much time does your oral hygiene routine take? You brush, floss, interdent, maybe even use a tongue scraper.Is using a mouthwash going to give you any additional benefit? Or co…
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22 min
Why wear a continuous glucose monitor?
Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, have transformed how people with diabetes manage their blood sugar.But in wellness circles, more and more people without diabetes are being en…
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21 min
Are rest days from exercise necessary?
Not many people would argue that rest isn’t important, but how would you define a rest day?For an elite athlete a rest day could be going for a long walk. For your average person i…
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18 min
What has your nose got to do with sleep?
Have you ever spritzed your pillow with lavender and wondered, is this actually doing anything?There are some surprising ways that smells can affect sleep, and it might have someth…
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20 min
Why do we cry?
Do you feel better after a good cry, or do you feel worse than ever?There can be a lot to cry about, good or bad: a break-up, a milestone, a tragedy, a sappy movie.Norman and Tegan…
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24 min
What is ultra-processed food?
You might be hearing a lot about ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, and how we should all be avoiding them.But you might be struggling with figuring out what exactly IS an ultra-proce…
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23 min
Body hair removal: healthy or not?
The modification and removal of body hair has been going on for centuries, but our reasons for it have evolved.Some believe it’s more hygienic to remove, others argue it’s against…
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20 min
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 benefits are broad – from stress to sleep, ath…
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22 min
How 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 whack. And when that stress goes for wee…
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23 min
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 are even lucky enough to grow out of motion…
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21 min
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?Norman and Tegan offer some practical tips…
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20 min
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 their diet, so are supplements a good opt…
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19 min
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-soothing technique, and should you try it ou…
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18 min
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? Are there stinky signs that things are go…