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Whether it be for our health, ethical reasons, or to help reduce our impact on the planet, many of us are either reducing our meat intake or taking it to the next level and deciding to go vegetarian or vegan.  What’s the difference and why do some vegetarians still eat meat?

Guest: Laura Marchese, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

The term Man Flu it’s still commonly used and many believe that it’s actually a real condition.

So let’s bust this myth once and for all – well maybe?

Guest: Thea van de Mortel is a Professor of Nursing at Griffith University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

According to Animal Medicines Australia’s 2022 Pets in Australia report, 48% of households have at least one dog.

Non-dog owners are claiming there’s a stigma if they don’t share the collective love of our canine best friends and it’s affecting their relationships.

So – where do you sit…are you with the dog owners or the non-dog owners?

Guest: Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne from the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Are plant-based (fake meat) burgers really bad for your health? What’s behind the scary headlines?

New research out a couple of weeks ago including the health effects of ultra- processed plant-based foods is attracting global attention.

And the headlines can be scary if that research and the publicity surrounding it suggests eating these foods increases your risk of heart disease, stroke or dying early.

Guest: Dr Evangeline Mantzioris – Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences at The University of South Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

Find out what’s happening on TikTok with Edith Hill.  In this episode:



* Brooke Schofield and Clinton Kane

* Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is trending on TikTok again, for two reasons this time.

* Belle Gibson is back! Well, not really.



Guest: Dr Edith Hill – Associate Lecturer – Learning & Teaching Innovation, Flinders University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

The Director and Founder of Celebrate Ageing – Dr Catherine Barrett talks about a new initiative to help LGBT+ older adults provide anonymous, positive feedback to aged care organisations and health providers.

Presenter: Warren Andrew