An innovative, fun, and exploratory factual series that addresses the state of the nation's health, the latest in medical treatments and the future of healthcare as we know it.
Cast: Shalin Naik, Sandro Demaio, Caroline West
TV-PGHDCC
12 episodes
1. Weight LossThe premiere of this brand new series exploring the nation's health. Why do the majority of people that diet & lose weight put it back on? Plus the hidden environmental triggers that encourage us to eat too much.TV-PGCC30minMay 16, 2017
2. DietLike many Aussies Dr Shalin believes he is lactose intolerant. He wants to know if there any health risks to giving up dairy. While, Dr Sandro heads to the country to find out how our diet could be used to treat depression.TV-PGCC29minMay 23, 2017
3. SleepDiscover why sleep is imperative for healing, staving off disease and brain function. Dr Shalin heads to the sleep clinic and find out why we snore, if it's bad for our health, and most importantly, is there a cure?TV-PGCC29minMay 30, 2017
4. AllergiesThis week we look at allergies, Dr Sandro discovers what life is like for kids living with severe food allergies and checks out a world-first Australian trial to cure peanut allergy.TV-PGCC29minJun 6, 2017
5. PainThis week we discover why pain is one of the most common reasons we visit the doctor and see how recent research is shaking up our understanding of how it works.TV-PGCC27minJun 13, 2017
6. AlcoholThis episode looks at alcohol. Australians have always used alcohol to celebrate just about everything but our doctors are investigating the enormous impact drinking is having on our health.TV-PGCC28minJun 20, 2017
7. ExerciseWith more than two thirds of Aussies not doing the recommended amount of exercise, sitting has become the new smoking. Sandro checks out the 7-minute work out & Renee looks at the link between exercise & mental wellbeing.TV-PGCC28minJun 27, 2017
8. GenesDr Shalin has the confronting experience of having his genomes sequenced. What will the test reveal about the future of his health?TV-PGCC30minJul 4, 2017
9. GutThe doctors investigate the role our digestive system plays in our health, Dr Sandro reveals what the contents of our gut looks like and which body functions are supported by the 40 trillion-or-so microbes that live there.TV-PGCC28minJul 11, 2017
10. Cold and FluIn this episode, we're helping you to fight off colds & flu. Dr Sandro reveals which home remedies work & which ones don't. Dr Shalin finds out what the difference is between colds & flu and what we can do to prevent them.TV-PGCC27minJul 18, 2017
11. SensesThe Doctors explore our senses - Dr Shalin finds out why hearing deteriorates with age; Dr Sandro busts some myths about improving your eyesight; and Dr Renee explores the link between smell & memory.TV-PGCC28minJul 25, 2017
12. SexDoctor Shalin uncovers the extent of male infertility in Australia, Doctor Sandro reveals the raw truth about sexual disease in our communities and Doctor Renee explores the various contraceptives available to women.TV-PGCC29minAug 1, 2017
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An innovative, fun, and exploratory factual series that addresses the state of the nation's health, the latest in medical treatments and the future of healthcare as we know it.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ariel White
- Studio
- WTFN Entertainment
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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