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Why is everyone suddenly talking about seed oils?
It can be hard to keep up with food fads and diet trends (and spoiler: you don’t need to).
But an intriguing assumption that has gained traction recently is that seed oils – think canola, sunflower, grapeseed – are terrible for you.
Published: with Tegan Taylor and Dr Norman Swan
Should you base your diet on your blood type?
You might've heard of the blood type diet popularised in the 90s off the back of a best-selling book.
It’s based on the theory that blood types emerged at different times in history, when our ancestors had very different diets.
Published: with Dr Norman Swan and Tegan Taylor
The four steps you need to form a habit
There are MANY books out there on habit formation. Are they all saying the same thing?
Some habits are more complicated than others. Some habits require us to untangle one automatic set of behaviours and replace them with another.
Published: with Tegan Taylor and Dr Norman Swan
Infrared, ultraviolet and LED therapy – can lights cure us?
You might have seen those robot-looking red light masks being sold for skincare purposes.
You might have thought — looks technological, but does it work?
It's not just red light. There are a spectrum of health claims from infrared to ultraviolet.
Published: with Tegan Taylor and Dr Norman Swan
What's the lowdown on energy drinks?
Life can be exhausting, and while a nap might be in order, it’s rare you’ve got time to take one.
Caffeine can come to the rescue, but you might not be a fan of tea of coffee. Energy drinks are an alternative, but are they any good for you?
Published: with Tegan Taylor and Dr Norman Swan
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