What's That Rash? podcast artwork
Health & Fitness

What's That Rash?

by ABC Australia
MedicineHealth & Fitness

Not on the United States charts we track today.

If you like What's That Rash?, try…

Latest episodes

  • Is 'old person smell' a thing?

    October 27, 2026 · 19 min

    We've received questions from listeners worried that other people can smell their age. So is "old person smell" a thing? And do you need expensive soap to combat it? Norman and Tegan discuss some of the science underpinning this supposed…

  • How important is a social life?

    October 20, 2026 · 24 min

    Introvert or extrovert, we've all been told about the importance of social connection to our health. Isolation can have knock-on effects for your brain health – and the health of the rest of your body. Norman and Tegan unpack how many…

  • Should you exercise on an empty stomach?

    October 13, 2026 · 17 min

    You might've heard you'll burn more fat if you exercise in the morning before, or in lieu of breakfast. There is some research to back that claim up, but the science on fasted exercise isn’t clear cut. Norman and Tegan work through the…

  • Does hypnotherapy work?

    October 6, 2026 · 23 min

    Sit back and relax. Close your eyes. Imagine you're sitting on a calm beach. Now, do you feel more open to suggestion? Hypnotherapy has been around for centuries, and you might've heard about it being used for everything from PTSD to…

  • NMN, NAD+ and other acronyms of anti-aging

    September 29, 2026 · 16 min

    As we age, levels of a vital molecule called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) decline. Could reversing this be the key to eternal youth? There’s huge interest in NAD-boosting supplements like nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). But…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
  • How bad is shift work for your health?

    September 22, 2026 · 22 min

    Shift workers make a lot of sacrifices to keep the world running. What are they sacrificing in terms of their own health? There are harms associated with working at all hours against your body clock. Norman and Tegan work through what…

  • Eat the rainbow: what can food colour tell us?

    September 15, 2026 · 22 min

    When you're done with your weekly grocery shop, how colourful is your trolley? We know eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for you, but colour could matter. Norman and Tegan discuss what gives fruit and veggies their hue and…

  • Mouthwash: good or bad for you?

    September 8, 2026 · 23 min

    How much time does your oral hygiene routine take? You brush, floss, interdent, maybe even use a tongue scraper. Is using a mouthwash going to give you any additional benefit? Or could you be doing some harm? Norman and Tegan answer…

  • Why wear a continuous glucose monitor?

    September 1, 2026 · 22 min

    Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, have transformed how people with diabetes manage their blood sugar. But in wellness circles, more and more people without diabetes are being encouraged to try these devices. Norman and Tegan get to the…

  • Are rest days from exercise necessary?

    August 25, 2026 · 21 min

    Not many people would argue that rest isn’t important, but how would you define a rest day? For an elite athlete a rest day could be going for a long walk. For your average person it could mean sitting on the couch. Norman and Tegan ask…

  • What has your nose got to do with sleep?

    August 18, 2026 · 18 min

    Have you ever spritzed your pillow with lavender and wondered, is this actually doing anything? There are some surprising ways that smells can affect sleep, and it might have something to do with how our brains work. Norman and Tegan…

  • Why do we cry?

    August 11, 2026 · 20 min

    Do you feel better after a good cry, or do you feel worse than ever? There can be a lot to cry about, good or bad: a break-up, a milestone, a tragedy, a sappy movie. Norman and Tegan discuss why we evolved to cry, and the purpose it serves…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

About the show

Get answers to the health questions everyone's asking. Our experts give you the information you need to feel good and make the best decisions for your brain and body.