Coronacast Podcast
1) Should you add snail slime to your skincare routine?
Snail slime, or snail mucin, has become a popular product in skin care. Some claim it has anti-ageing properties, but if the early research shakes out, snail mucus could have even more significant use...Show More
2) Could headphones be damaging our ears?
Walking down the street, most people you pass will be wearing headphones or ear buds. Chances are you are too! But is this trend of noise-cancelling harming your ears or the way your brain processes s...Show More
3) Vitamin C: can it cure colds and cancer?
Many people believe that taking vitamin C supplements helps their immune system fight off colds. But there are even bigger claims attached to this supplement â that it not only boosts immunity, but fi...Show More
4) Can peptides keep you young and buff?
Unless you're in certain corners of the internet, you won't be aware of the peptide craze promising to grow your muscles and slow ageing. That's because your average GP won't be printing a prescriptio...Show More
5) Can flossing benefit more than your teeth?
Your dentist might be nagging you to floss to avoid cavities, but does flossing have more to given than pearly whites? Interdental cleaning has been recommended for a while, but for many people itâs a...Show More
6) Doing nothing: the benefits of boredom
With endless entertainment at your fingertips on your phone, how often do you really sit and do absolutely nothing? It turns out that even when youâre staring into the middle distance, your brain is f...Show More
7) Should we all be taking fish oil?
How many times a week are you eating fish? What about oily fish, like salmon and tuna? Our dietary guidelines recommend the regular consumption of fish to potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular...Show More
8) Should you wait to swim after eating?
Itâs so common to tell kids to wait an hour after eating to swim that many of us never question it. But what are the actual consequences of jumping straight back in the pool after youâve had your lunc...Show More
9) Is retirement bad for you?
Last year Norman made the shocking statement that people shouldnât retire because itâll be bad for their brains. After an influx of requests, weâve looked at the evidence not only when it comes to bra...Show More
10) Diet vs exercise: which is more important?
A few weeks into the new year you might be reassessing your resolutions and wondering where to put your energy. Is it possible to choose between diet or exercise? Or are the two inherently intertwine...Show More