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Norman tried an ice bath so you don't have to Jul 10, 2024

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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 thatrash@abc.net.au. We'd love to hear from you!

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How risky is sharing a toothbrush? Jul 03, 2024

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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.

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Is gluten really the enemy? Jun 26, 2024

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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!

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Phlegm — better out than in? Jun 19, 2024

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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.

Is botox worth a shot? Jun 12, 2024

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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.

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Should we all be vegetarian? Jun 05, 2024

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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.

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Is apple cider vinegar a cure-all tonic? May 29, 2024

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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.

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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!

Can you train yourself to sleep less? May 22, 2024

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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.

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Why everything hurts when you turn 30 May 15, 2024

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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!

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Can sudoku really keep your brain younger for longer? May 08, 2024

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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.

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