Protein powders and protein-fortified versions of all manner of foods line grocery store shelves. But just because something has added protein doesn’t necessarily make it better.
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Nicotine is being rebranded as a wellness tool – but does the science back the hype, or are we just dressing up an old addiction?
Women are frustrated at being bombarded with marketing for menopause ‘solutions’ that don’t work or overstate the benefits.
Just because a therapy works in a hospital doesn’t mean in works in a wellness clinic, or is even safe.
The rise of Aufguss, and why it is nothing like old sauna endurance contests.
Most of us will, at some point, eat and drink certain things to impress others. This is usually fine, but in some cases can become a problem.
Certain personality traits may help explain why some educated, well-intentioned people sometimes reject conventional medicine in favour of fringe practices.
Placentas contain a rich amount of nutrients and stem cells, but there’s a difference between eating it at home for wellness and using it in the clinic to improve wound healing.
Wellness stick-ons are trending, but the science is patchy.
Strict sobriety goals can backfire and lead to guilt and binge drinking when people feel they’ve failed.
Why scepticism can be healthier than wellness supplements when it comes to preventing and treating cancer.
Colostrum maybe ‘nature’s first vaccine but will bovine colostrum give you glowing skin and an incredible immune system?
The latest TikTok wellness trend could be good for you but might prove difficult to swallow.
Fancy retreats and suites with sleep butlers and pillow menus are becoming big business. But do you really need to leave home for some shuteye?
How do we distinguish between valuable information from legitimate health experts, and pseudoscientific nonsense from unscrupulous wellness influencers?
Unlike many viral wellbeing trends, this one may have some science to back it. But don’t drink too much too close to bedtime.
Health claims for chlorophyll water are all over TikTok. We looked at the evidence to see what stacked up.
Despite it’s smug title, and a few possible flaws, Norman Swan’s new book – So you think you know what’s good for you? – has lots of welcome common sense and evidence-based tips for living healthier.
There’s no evidence perineum sunning is going to give you an energy boost, or deliver any of its other purported benefits.
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Sleep Researcher, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia
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Senior Lecturer, Nutrition and Food Science, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Research Manager, University of Sydney and Honorary Assistant Professor, Bond University
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Sleep & Circadian Scientist, CQUniversity Australia
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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Public Health, Deakin University
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Senior Lecturer, Medical Microbiology, University of Westminster
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Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
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Alcohol and other drug specialist, UNSW
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Adjunct Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne based), Curtin University
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Professor of Anatomy, University of Bristol
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Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University