What's Good For You Season 2, Episode 5: Episode 5

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Episode 1

Today on What's Good For You, Michael Slater discovers which food causes the most flatulence. Can alcohol in food push you over the limit? Andrew hosts a dinner party and pushes his stomach to the extreme. Is walking better for you than running? Olympic Swimmer Brooke Hansen puts her best foot forward to find out. The dos and don'ts of pill popping - How to take your medicine safely. And does crossing your legs cause varicose veins? Leila finds out if sitting like a lady can leave you with a host of medical problems.

60 min

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Episode 2

Today on What's Good For You, Michael Slater is on the nose again, when he discovers the best way to fight body odour. And Servo sunnies or designer label, which are best for your eyes? Andrew reveals his style secrets in search of the truth.

60 min

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Episode 3

Today on What's Good For You we discover if Oxygen therapy can benefit your health, or is it just a load of hot air. And how clean are your hands? Dr Andrew puts hand washing under the microscope and discovers the real meaning of clean.

60 min

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Episode 4

Is it safe to cook with Teflon pans, or will they damage your health? Moisturiser - Does it work, do we need it and is expensive cream really better than cheap stuff? Brooke Hanson puts the theory to the test.

60 min

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Episode 5

Organic food, is it worth the extra price? Michael Slater hits the shops and puts your veggies to the test. Do opposites really attract? We take 10 speed daters to see who hooks up at the end of the night. And Brooke Hanson puts a bounce in her step, to find out if under wire bras are better than the soft cup variety.

60 min

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Episode 6

Travel sickness, what causes it and how can you stop it? We bring our top tips for your summer holiday. What is the best way to treat a burn? Brooke Hanson dispels the myths and discovers some important safety tips. Sunburn and skin cancer -Dr Rochford hits the beach to bring you the hard facts on sun damage. Does beer give you a beer belly? Michael Slater downs a few at the local pub in the name of science. And Leila delves into the colourful world of detox diets - fad, fiction, or do they actually work?

60 min

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Episode 7

Andrew takes a look at Lasik eye surgery and puts his sight on the line to find out if it really works. Brooke Hanson finds out which milk is best for your bones? While Leila goes hungry to find out if breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. And the medicinal powers of alcohol - do they exist? Can a tipple cure a cold or is it all in the mind?

60 min

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Episode 8

What's the best food for battling the bulge - high GI or low GI? Brooke Hanson brings you the facts on the mysterious glycemic index. Breast or bottle - how can you give your baby the best start in life. Is meditation really good for you? Andrew comes face to face with man-eating sharks to find out!! And its every partners nightmare - snoring! What causes it and more importantly, can you cure it.

60 min

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Episode 9

Morning sickness, swollen ankles, bleeding gums. They're all common pregnancy problems, but can you avoid them? Mum to be Jessica Rowe makes a guest appearance to give you her top tips. Diet v exercise - which is best for shedding the kilos? We put three volunteers through their paces to find out. The bed bug epidemic - Andrew gets the low down and discovers bed bugs really do bite. Wood, plastic or marble.. which harbours the most germs? Leila slices her way to the truth and the results will amaze you. And the sweet scent of lavender - can aromatherapy really affect your mood?

60 min

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Episode 10

It's a matter of life or death - Dr Andrew shows you the right thing to do in a serious medical emergency. We all know why fluoride is good for our teeth but is it good for our health? Michael Slater takes a look at this serious debate. A dog may be mans best friend, but can he look after your health? Brooke and her pet pooch Rogue find out. Can we sniff out our perfect partner? Leila plays the dating game to discover if pheromones really exist And the midnight munchies - is it healthy to eat just before bed, or will you just stack on the kilos.

60 min

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Episode 11

Today on What’s Good Food You, Slats sets out to see if exercise make you hungry. He works up a sweat, but will he work up an appetite? Leila gets the low-down on what is lurking under your nails while Brooke tackles the painful problem of muscle cramps. We all want to live longer but what’s the real secret to longevity? And is it safe to re-use plastic water bottles? Guest reporter Jessica Rowe discovers water isn’t as clean as it looks.

60 min

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Episode 12

Chopping onions can be a real tearjerker and has Leila reaching for the hankies to find the best cure. The team takes a look at the Australian epidemic of Asthma and if the Buteyko method offers any relief. Brooke puckers up to see if kissing can damage your health and Dr Rochford takes the butter versus margarine challenge to see what is best for your heart. And are left handed people more creative than right-handers? Slats puts himself to the test.

60 min

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Episode 13

Man boobs- what are they and why do blokes get them? The What’s Good For You team meets a brave man who undergoes surgery to regain a more masculine figure. Dr Andrew examines the issue of hormones in meat. Are they the reason why Aussie blokes are growing breasts? Leila looks at drug free ways to bring the modern age childhood epidemic of ADHD under control. What body shape is best for which sport? Is Brooke really the perfect swimmer? The results will shock you. And how polluted is your trip to work? Slats compares buses, trains, walking and cars to find out the healthiest option.

60 min

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Episode 14

Scrub your kids clean or let them eat dirt? Brooke discovers if our obsession with cleanliness is the real reason behind asthma and allergies. Dr Andrew takes a look at the serious business of high blood pressure and how to avoid it. Leila risks it all to see if it’s safe to talk on the phone during a thunderstorm and the team looks at whether Aussie blokes’ love for beer can affect their performance in the bedroom. And Slats sets out to see if aromatherapy really works.

60 min

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Episode 15

Leila looks at the healing powers of metal to find out if they can cure our ills. Meanwhile, it’s been discovered that Australians are the second hardest workers in the world but are we ruining our health in search for success? The What’s Good For You team brings you the results. Brooke enters the hot debate whether vaccination is bad for your kids and Slats enlists the help of some rugby players to find out if muscle can turn to fat. And genetically modified food- frankenscience or the answer to world starvation? Dr Rochford reports.

60 min

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Episode 16

Are video games making your kids fat? Leila brings you the latest news, but it’s not what you expect. Guest reporter Jessica Rowe brings you the grubby truth about how clean your office really is while Brooke finds out if stretch marks can be cured. We’ve all been told veggies are good for us, but what are the real health benefits and is there such a thing as a super veggie? And new dad Dr Rochford learns the tricks of the trade when it comes to getting baby to sleep.

60 min

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Episode 17

In today’s episode of What’s Good For You, Leila looks at the dangerous world of teenagers and weight loss when a diet can turn into a disaster. In another test, brave volunteers down the beers to see if there is such a thing as beer goggles and Slats hits the takeaway to find out if plastic containers are contaminating our food. Is exercise ruining your health? Dr Andrew Rochford hits the track to discover if you can get too much of a good thing and new presenter Giaan Rooney puts her grey matter to the test to see if you are born smart or if you can increase your IQ.

60 min

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Episode 18

How can you defy age without going under the surgeon’s knife? Today on What’s Good For You the team test three non-surgical face lift treatments. The terrible twos is every parents nightmare and Slats discovers the best way to beat the temper tantrums. Leila discovers how music can influence your physical and mental health and Giaan and some friends discover their true biological age with results that will shock you. And Dr Rochford finds out what causes the dreaded food poisoning and more importantly, how to avoid it.

60 min

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Episode 19

Boxers, y fronts, g-strings and nanna knickers- which undies should you be wearing? Slats and Giaan bring you the big news on your smalls. Leila and some volunteers work up a sweat to find out what is the best time of the day to exercise and Dr Rochford learns vital tips on how to stay alive if you were lost in the bush. And are mod cons making us fat? We send one brave family back to the dark ages to find out.

60 min

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Episode 20

For most eating is a pleasure, but for some it’s an addiction. Giaan brings you all the news on food. Child care is a fact of life but is it harming Aussie kids? Leila brings you the latest in expert advice. Meanwhile Dr Rochford looks at the touchy subject of prostate cancer and how to keep this small part of your anatomy healthy. Sleep apnoea can make your life hell so Slats sets out to discover the causes and the cures. And how do you get the perfect six-pack? The What’s Good For You team put some popular methods to the test.

60 min

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Episode 21

Facing your fears – Giaan takes the terror test to discover why we feel fear and how we can use it to our advantage. Slats looks at the causes and the cures of heartburn while Dr Rochford takes a look at shiftwork and its impact on our health. Leila dons the rubber gloves on germ patrol to find out how clean your bathroom really is. And we put vegetarians and hardcore meat eaters head to head, to discover which diet is best for your body.

60 min

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Episode 22

Dr Rochford discovers the hidden dangers around the office and finds out if your workplace could be making you sick. Giaan weighs up the pros and cons of being a mum in your 20s, 30s and even 40s to see what age is the best age to start a family. Meanwhile Slats hits the treadmill to find the best way to re-hydrate after a hard work out and Leila puts her honesty on the line to discover why we lie and when lying becomes a problem. And the What’s Good For You team has the ultimate survival guide to managing menopause.

60 min

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Episode 23

The What’s Good For You team road test some ingenious cures to show you how to beat the afternoon slump. Is it possible that a shorter work out can lead to a bigger weight loss? Slats brings you the latest research in this exercise revoltuion. Dr Andrew Rochford looks at this growing epidemic of dementia and how best to protect your brain and Leila hits the gym to discover the best way to shape up. And how clean are our public spaces? Giaan spills the dirt on your high street.

60 min

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Spring Special

In this special, Dr Andrew Rochford tackles the number one Spring ailment, hay fever. Dr Andrew will also explore the good and bad ways to tone up for Summer as we become a little more body-conscious on the beach. Domestic queen Shelley Craft will look at a classic Spring colour mistake that people make when home decorating: too bold and too bright. Landscaper Melissa King takes care of the outdoors with a tough experiment for a dedicated gardener: unearthing what’s good for your yard. She creates a garden that won’t die off in the scorching Aussie sun. Spring is also a great time to get your finances in order and the “Barefoot Investor”, Scott Pape, will put you on track for saving money. Meanwhile, with the rising cost of fuel, the “Barefoot Investor” will also show you how to save nearly $1000 a year in petrol.

60 min