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0:18:00

Why do hangovers get worse as we age?

What"s That Rash? ·

2024/09/10

It's a tale as old as time – as you age, hangovers hit harder. The tolerance of your youth wastes away.There's no doubt that any alcohol consumption is bad for you. But that doesn’t mean people aren't drinking.Norman and Tegan explain what alcohol is doing to the body, and why the after effects get harder to cope with as you get older.ReferencesThe Assessment of Overall Hangover SeverityAldehyde dehydrogenase isozyme variation and alcoholism in JapanEndogenous formation of

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18:00

Rapid-fire round: Answering your sleep questions

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2024/09/03

We get a LOT of questions about sleep – on everything from cheese dreams to sleep farts.Why do you jerk awake as you're drifting off? Why are you itchy as soon as you get into bed?Norman and Tegan snooze through some sleep-related questions in this rapid-fire special.ReferencesToo Sour to be True? Tart Cherries (Prunus cerasus) and Sleep: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysisDreams of the Rarebit Fiend: food and diet as instigators of bizarre and disturbing dreamsSleeping position

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18:00

Can you zap yourself buff with electrical muscle...

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2024/08/27

It might not seem like it, but we humans are electrical beings. We rely on electrical impulses to stay alive.So can we rely on electrical impulses … to get swole?Norman and Tegan investigate the various claims surrounding electrical muscle stimulation.References Functional Electrical Stimulation and Spinal Cord InjuryEffects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on Quadriceps Strength, Function, and Patient-Oriented Outcomes : A

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18:00

Why Norman won't shut up about the Mediterranean diet

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2024/08/20

The Mediterranean diet is the most well studied dietary pattern out there. So – what is it?It’s more than just vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and sparing consumption of meat.Norman and Tegan take us through ALL the elements that make up this way of eating, which has been attributed to a myriad of health benefits.ReferencesScientific evidence supporting the newly developed one-health labeling tool “Med-Index”Mediterranean diet and health outcomes: a systematic

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18:00

Sweaty sauna bathing for better health

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2024/08/13

In some parts of the world sauna bathing is a daily activity.In Finland, it would even be rude to deny an invitation to get hot and sweaty with a business associate.As well as being culturally significant, the sauna has many touted health benefits – from protecting against cardiovascular disease, to fending off cognitive decline.Norman and Tegan sort through the evidence.ReferencesThe multifaceted benefits of passive heat therapies for extending the healthspan: A comprehensive

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17:00

Can't stop biting your nails?

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2024/08/06

Many people go through phases of nail biting in childhood, and fewer people continue biting their nails into adulthood.It's a habit that can be difficult to break – especially when anxiety can be a trigger, along with boredom.Norman and Tegan take us through the current treatments available for people who want to stop munching on their cuticles.ReferencesOnychophagia and onychotillomania can be effectively managedPrevalence and correlates of clinically significant body-focused

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18:00

Is being an Olympian bad for your health?

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2024/07/30

If you're glued to your couch watching the Paris Games, you know that elite athletes are beyond impressive.But does that mean they're healthy? Not necessarily.Norman and Tegan unpack the positive and negative impacts of elite-level sport on the body and the mind.ReferencesFemale and male US Olympic athletes live 5 years longer than their general population counterparts: a study of 8124 former US OlympiansLong-term function, body composition and cardiometabolic health in midlife

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17:38

Are office jobs ruining our bodies?

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2024/07/23

Offices are catching up to the idea that sitting for eight hours a day might not be great for your health.Standing desks, adjustable monitors and hand rests are common tools in the arsenal of ergonomics.But are we getting it all wrong? Norman and Tegan dispel some myths about the impact of office jobs on the body.ReferencesHaving 'good' posture doesn’t prevent back pain, and 'bad' posture doesn't cause itEvaluating the Evidence on Sitting, Smoking, and Health: Is Sitting Really the

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11:31

What does sneezing have to do with orgasms?

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2024/07/16

Bodies are weird … but are they THAT weird?Sexually-induced sneezing has been written about in medical texts for hundreds of years.In this live episode from the World Science Festival Brisbane, Norman and Tegan explain what it is, and why it might happen.ReferencesSneezing induced by sexual ideation or orgasm: an under-reported phenomenon

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16:19

Norman tried an ice bath so you don't have to

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2024/07/09

You've either seen it, or you've tried it. Ice baths are all the rage right now, in part because they claim to be an effective health and wellbeing booster.Is this just a fad, or is there solid evidence that dipping into freezing cold water can improve your immune system, calm down inflammation and better your mood?Norman went for the plunge – and lived to tell Tegan the tale.Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to

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16:43

How risky is sharing a toothbrush?

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2024/07/02

Once you get past the initial ick-factor of toothbrush sharing, it's worth considering whether there are any actual harms.Whether we like it or not, our mouths are home to a unique microbiome.As Norman and Tegan explain, it's influenced by what we eat, who we kiss – and yes, who we might share a toothbrush with.ReferencesArmed to the Teeth—The Oral Mucosa Immunity System and MicrobiotaAssessment of Microbial Contamination of a Toothbrush Head with and without a Protective Cover: An

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17:25

Is gluten really the enemy?

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2024/06/25

There's no doubt people with coeliac disease should stay away from gluten, but what about the rest of us?There is nothing inherently harmful about gluten when it doesn’t cause you gut trouble.Norman and Tegan talk us through why a gluten-free diet is not necessarily a healthy one.Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to thatrash@abc.net.au. We'd love to hear from you!ReferencesAvoiding gluten when you’re not a coeliac - Health

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12:00

Phlegm — better out than in?

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2024/06/18

Feeling yuck? Have you ever wondered about the purpose of all that gunk you're coughing up?At least one of our listeners has … and she wants to know whether there’s any benefit to spitting or swallowing…In this live episode from the World Science Festival Brisbane, Norman and Tegan take us through the answer.

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00:18:28

Is botox worth a shot?

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2024/06/11

It might feel like this wrinkle-busting procedure has been around forever, but it's a relatively recent cosmetic concoction.At first, it was a procedure for already aged skin. Now 20-somethings are using it to try prevent wrinkles from ever forming.Norman and Tegan unpack how we got to this point, and the do's and dont's of the procedure.References:The whole truth about botulinum toxin – a reviewBotulinum toxin type A for facial wrinkles - Cochrane reviewBotulinum Toxin and Muscle Atrophy: A Wanted

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00:15:46

Should we all be vegetarian?

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2024/06/04

For the meat eaters still out there, you may be wondering how much is too much when it comes to your health.You will have to weigh up the benefits and the harms.Norman and Tegan take us through the recommendations, and the science to back them up.References:Health effects associated with consumption of unprocessed red meat: a Burden of Proof studyRed Meat and Processed Meat Consumption and All-Cause Mortality: A Meta-AnalysisPlant-based diets and long-term health: findings from the EPIC-Oxford

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00:18:28

Is apple cider vinegar a cure-all tonic?

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2024/05/28

Apple cider vinegar is revered in wellness spaces for its health-giving benefits, but is there anything to it?There are claims it can aid with weight loss, boost your gut microbiome and manage blood sugar levels. Norman and Tegan explain how this salad dressing became so famous, and what the science tells us.References:Apple cider vinegar for weight management in Lebanese adolescents and young adults with overweight and obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Antibacterial

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00:12:44

Can you train yourself to sleep less?

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2024/05/21

Sometimes 24 hours doesn’t feel like nearly enough time to get everything done — those to-do lists aren't going to check themselves.Especially when you're spending around eight hours of that time in bed.Norman and Tegan assess whether it's possible to train yourself to sleep less without any of the negatives.References:Which Is More Important for Health: Sleep Quantity or Sleep Quality?Sleep in the MilitaryFamilial natural short sleep mutations reduce Alzheimer pathology in miceWhat's That Rash? on

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00:12:35

Why everything hurts when you turn 30

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2024/05/14

It's an age-old adage that youth is wasted on the young – you don't know what you’ve got until it's gone.The aches and pains that start to linger longer as you approach your 30s can feel like a rite of passage.Norman and Tegan explore why this happens, and whether it's inevitable.Got a health question? Shoot us a line @ABCHealth on Instagram, or send a voice memo to thatrash@abc.net.au. We'd love to hear from you!References:Does your body really start falling apart in your 30s? - ABC HealthAge

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00:17:21

Can sudoku really keep your brain younger for longer?

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2024/05/07

Dementia is common – more than 400,000 Australians are living with it – but it’s not an inevitable part of ageing.There are ways to lower your risk, and the sooner you start, the better off you’ll be.Norman and Tegan give us the top tips needed to lower your risk of developing the illness as you get older.References:Physical and Mental Activity, Disease Susceptibility, and Risk of Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study Based on UK BiobankAssociation of Lifespan Cognitive Reserve Indicator With

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00:18:44

How can you boost your immune system?

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2024/04/16

As the weather cools down, you may be noticing more people around you are dropping from cold or flu.And with COVID-19 also in the mix, it’s understandable that many are wondering how they can boost their immunity to avoid getting sick so often.Norman and Tegan take us through some of the approaches that have the evidence to back them up (and the ones that don’t).References:Nutrition and Athlete Immune Health: New Perspectives on an Old ParadigmEffect of air pollution on the human immune

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