What's Good for You

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.