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2017 - 2019 2 seasons 24 eps TV-PG

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30 min

S2 · E1 · Oct 2, 2018

Sugar Episode 1

More than half of Australians are exceeding the WHO guidelines of limiting added sugar. What effect is sugar really having on our nation's health and economy? Sandro intros the facts from a bath of coke.

30 min

S2 · E2 · Oct 9, 2018

Ageing Well Episode 2

We are living longer than ever before. But with that longevity are we living better lives than our predecessors? With obesity and mental health problems on the rise, how can we make our longer lives younger lives?

30 min

S2 · E3 · Oct 16, 2018

Alcohol Risks Episode 3

The team uncovers alarming evidence that drinking alcohol can lead to cancer. But can the damage be reversed? Shalin quits booze for a month with surprising results, and Sandro road-tests confronting warning labels.

30 min

S2 · E4 · Oct 30, 2018

Stress Relief Episode 4

Sandro submits to a humiliating stress test, Caroline discovers how school students can manage their moods, and Shalin explores the science of 'comfort food'.

30 min

S2 · E5 · Nov 6, 2018

Immunity Wars Episode 5

Shalin reveals the ground-breaking therapy creating cancer fighting super cells. Plus, arch-rivals 'team virus' and 'team immune' battle it out on the sports field - all in the name of science!

30 min

S2 · E6 · Nov 13, 2018

Fitness Episode 6

Caroline learns easy ways to combat dangerous sedentary habits, Shalin tries strength training without going to the gym, and Sandro gets sweaty for science.

30 min

S2 · E7 · Jun 25, 2019

Food (Part 1) Episode 7

In part one of a two-part special, Caroline convinces volunteers to road-test four popular diets: Keto, Paleo, 5/2 and Flexitarian, Sandro examines which milks are healthiest, Shalin investigates if going gluten-free is safe.

30 min

S2 · E8 · Jul 2, 2019

Food (Part 2) Episode 8

In part-two, Caroline's diet experiment reveals spectacular weight-loss, along with worrying health implications. Shalin lifts the lid on fats and oils and Sandro navigates Australia's confusing food labelling system.

30 min

S2 · E9 · Jul 9, 2019

Loneliness Episode 9

Being lonely is the silent health crisis deadlier than obesity. The doctors explore why and give advice on how to make new friendships that last.

30 min

S2 · E10 · Jul 16, 2019

Modern Life Episode 10

The doctors reveal which complimentary therapies actually work, when to get screened for cancer and how to create nutritious lunchboxes.

30 min

S2 · E11 · Jul 23, 2019

Antibiotics Episode 11

Shalin risks his life eating street food in a superbug hotspot, and Caroline examines one of the greatest threats to mankind - antibiotic resistance.

26 min

S2 · E12 · Jul 30, 2019

Heart Episode 12

Heart disease is the number one killer world-wide. The team expose the hidden danger lurking in processed foods, demonstrate life-saving CPR, and reveal a surprising rehabilitation program for heart attack survivors.

12 episodes in Season 2

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