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Will eating lollies make your kids hyperactive? Leila McKinnon investigates, and the results will surprise you. Is running on concrete any worse than grass or sand? Michael Slater pounds the pavement to find out. What’s the best way to treat a bluebottle sting? Dr. Andrew Rochford endures five painful stings to uncover the truth. Hangovers—we all hate them, but is there a standout cure? Five volunteers test out five cures to put the issue beyond doubt. Watch What's Good For You Season 1, Episode 1 Episode 1 in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of What's Good For You Season 1, Episode 1 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

14 episodes
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Episode 1

Will eating lollies make your kids hyperactive? Leila McKinnon investigates, and the results will surprise you. Is running on concrete any worse than grass or sand? Michael Slater pounds the pavement to find out. What’s the best way to treat a bluebottle sting? Dr. Andrew Rochford endures five painful stings to uncover the truth. Hangovers—we all hate them, but is there a standout cure? Five volunteers test out five cures to put the issue beyond doubt.

60 min
2

Episode 2

Does too much chocolate make you spotty? Michael Slater gorges himself on chocolate in the name of science. How damaging is it to get less than 8 hours sleep a night? We deprive a bunch of students of sleep—will their bodies and their minds start falling apart? Why is it that mosquitoes target some people, but not others? Dr. Andrew Rochford gets bitten to reveal the truth. If you chop the mould off food, is it still safe to eat? Leila McKinnon takes her lunch to the lab to find out.

60 min
3

Episode 3

Swimming after eating … is it really as bad as your mum told you? Michael Slater takes to the pool to find out. Bottled, filtered or plain old tap … Leila McKinnon discovers which water is best for children’s teeth. Curing insomnia—is counting sheep the secret to quality shut eye? Will eating carrots improve your night vision? - Dr Andrew Rochford downs 15 kilos in 10 days and puts the theory to the test…

60 min
4

Episode 4

What’s the best toothbrush to use—automatic or manual? Michael Slater puts both to the test. Do we really have to exercise for 20 minutes in order to burn fat? Leila McKinnon works up a sweat to find out. We’ve all heard laughter is the best medicine, but can it help prevent heart attacks? Will eating spinach really give us the strength of Popeye? How long can we hold our breaths for? Dr Andrew Rochford pushes the limits on a Californian free dive.

60 min
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Episode 5

Does eating crusts make your hair curly? Slats eats a mountain of bread to find out. Will eating too many eggs raise your cholesterol levels? Dr Rochford raids the hen house and puts the theory to the test. Hypnosis… Quirky or cure all? Can a hard core smoker kick his habit and a claustrophobia sufferer face her worst fears. And growing pains… Are they really all in the mind… Leila McKinnon uncovers the truth.

60 min
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Episode 6

Can a glass of red wine a day really make you live longer? Dr Rochford enjoys a tipple to find out. Will an afternoon snooze improve your work performance… Leila naps on the job in the name of science of course. Do we really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day? Slats downs the H2o to put the theory to the test. Can you revive a dormant brain… We have some simple exercises to give your mind a new lease of life. And… Cockroaches.. filthy critters, or are they?… Dr Rochford puts his personal hygiene on the line to find out.

60 min
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Episode 7

An Apple a day keeps the doctor away… But will it make Dr Rochford healthier? Will reading in Dim light damage your eyes? Slats reveals the best way to read your bedtime stories. Sexy stilettos… They may look great but are they wrecking your health.. Leila McKinnon puts her best foot forward to find the answers If you’re chilled to the core, will you catch a cold? We snap freeze some strapping young lads and answer this question once and for all ! If you eat watermelon seeds will they germinate in your stomach?… Michael Slater puts the theory and his green thumb to the test. And will mixing your drinks give you a stinking hangover? The results will shock you.

60 min
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Episode 8

Does wearing tight trousers make a bloke infertile? We put the testes to the test in a revealing experiment. What is the best cure for bad breath? … Slats gives himself a dose of halitosis to find out. Can you catch warts from touching toads? … Leila reveals the truth, warts n’ all. What’s the best cuppa for your health, herbal or regular? Dr Rochford samples the best brews in town to find the answer. And, Backache. 80% of Aussies get it, but how do you treat it? Slats searches for the miracle cure.

60 min
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Episode 9

Is vitamin B the “B all and end all” stress buster? – Slats puts the theory to the test. Pregnancy dos and pregnancy don’ts, The ultimate guide on what’s best for your unborn baby. Can we really harness the true power of our minds? - Leila takes the hot seat in search of the truth. And Bungee jumping… Dr Rochford takes an adrenaline fuelled plunge to find out if bungee is really bad for your health.

60 min
10

Episode 10

We’re leaving the city in droves, but is country life really good for you? Slats uncovers the truth in his hometown of Wagga. Acupuncture… Does it really work? Our sceptical Dr Rochford plays guinea pig to find out. Migraine… it’s excruciating and debilitating…. So what is the best cure? If you boil water is it always safe to drink? Slats goes bush for find out. And… Is your bar-b-cue killing you? Leila discovers the healthiest way to cook - grill, fry or bar-b.

60 min
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Episode 11

Depression affects huge numbers of Australians…but how do you treat it? Dandruff… it’s very embarrassing…but do any of the old fashioned remedies work? Does sugar cause diabetes? Dr Rochford investigates by overindulging his sweet tooth. If you drink coffee after dinner, will it keep you awake? Leila checks into the sleep lab to find out. Plus…what’s the best way to get rid of the hiccups?

60 min
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Episode 12

Dr Rochford find himself at the beautician to test which is better, waxing or shaving, and to find out if removing hair makes it grow back thicker and darker. Leila looks at microwave ovens – do they leak, and is it safe to stand in front of them while they cook? What’s the best way to beat Jetlag? We plane-test four of the newest techniques for adjusting your body clock. Ulcers can cause years of pain for sufferers, but what causes them? We test the common belief that eating chilli will give you ulcers. And, a social study of sorts…Why do men always hang around the BBQ?

60 min
13

Episode 13

Can you predict the gender of your unborn baby, by suspending a wedding ring over your tummy? Are other old folk beliefs accurate? Dr Rochford puts them to the test with astounding results. Mobile phones – we all have one these days, but are they bad for our health? We examine the latest research. The old saying goes that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis, but does it? Leila finds out if eating fish can help you live a longer, healthier life. And baldness – men have long searched for remedies, and this week Slats tests two that seem medically proved to work.

60 min
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Episode 14

Episode 14 takes a look at the 10 best-rated stories from series one of the popular medical show “Whats Good For You” The Rundown: # 10 Dr Andrew Rochford explores if eating eggs will give you high cholesterol # 9 Check out these incredible tips to cure your hangover #8 Slats endures a chocolate overload to find out if eating chocolate causes pimples #7 Leila snoozes on the job to see if a siesta can increase productivity #6 Can sub zero temperatures give you a cold? #5 Dr Andrew sups some of Australia’s finest reds to discover if red wine really is good for you #4 Slats puts the focus on reading in dim light – will it really hurt your eyes? #3 Leila enters lolly heaven to discover if too much sugar will make your kids hyper #2 Hypnotherapy – Is it an effective treatment for addictions and phobias ? And, coming in at number one…. #1 Dr Andrew endures the sting of a bluebottle to search for the best cure.

60 min