Tag: Consumer health

What is a blood cholesterol ratio? And what should yours be?

What is a blood cholesterol ratio? And what should yours be?

People are ‘microdosing’ weight-loss drugs. A GP explains what to watch out for

People are ‘microdosing’ weight-loss drugs. A GP explains what to watch out for

Why do I get headaches when I exercise, even when I drink lots of water?

Why do I get headaches when I exercise, even when I drink lots of water?

Cardio and strength training boost health as you age. But don’t forget balance exercises to reduce your chance of falls

Cardio and strength training boost health as you age. But don’t forget balance exercises to reduce your chance of falls

Do eggs really make you constipated? A gut expert on what the evidence says

Do eggs really make you constipated? A gut expert on what the evidence says

How often should I wash my exercise clothes?

How often should I wash my exercise clothes?

Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?

Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?

What’s the difference between wholemeal and wholegrain bread? Not a whole lot

What’s the difference between wholemeal and wholegrain bread? Not a whole lot

We analysed almost 1,000 social media posts about 5 popular medical tests. Most were utterly misleading

We analysed almost 1,000 social media posts about 5 popular medical tests. Most were utterly misleading

England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow?

England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow?

Ramadan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting

Ramadan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting

‘Active recovery’ after exercise is supposed to improve performance – but does it really work?

‘Active recovery’ after exercise is supposed to improve performance – but does it really work?