When Two Pandemics Collide: How obesity affects COVID-19
A new research article explains why obesity increases the risk of serious, and even fatal, outcomes of infection with the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2.
Living sicker for longer
The latest instalment of the Global Burden of Disease Study shows Australians are living longer lives but in poorer health
A reader’s response to ‘5 reasons to think twice before taking an antidepressant’
A reader shares her inspiring recovery from deep depression – and how she freed herself from psychiatric medications.
Nutritional self-defence against COVID-19
Nutrition research has revealed some surprising allies in our immune system’s battle against viruses including SARS-CoV-2.
The surprising – and disturbing – effects of paracetamol on your mind
Research on the effects of Australia’s most widely-taken pain relieving drug on our thoughts, emotions and perceptions has uncovered some disturbing findings.
COVID-19 Science: Testing, Masks and Public Health
Take a deep dive into PCR testing for SARS-CoV-2, the (lack of) science supporting universal mask-wearing in community settings, and the censorship of vital scientific debate with vegan psychologist Clare Mann, World Vegan Day Melbourne founder Mark Doneddu and I.
The PCR test and asymptomatic spread of SARS-CoV-2
Please enjoy and share my conversation on the PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and the contentious issue of asymptomatic transmission with my friend and fabulous health coach, Shukul Kachwalla of High Carb Health.
How to change – Part 2: Personality neuroscience
Understanding personality neuroscience can help us bridge the gap between ‘knowing’ and ‘doing’.
How to change – Part 1: Cybernetics
If having more information about healthy eating was the key to actually eating better, we’d all be downing kale instead of potato chips! Understanding cybernetics and personality neuroscience can help us bridge the gap between ‘knowing’ and ‘doing’.
This is your brain on the Pill
Two recent studies add to a small but rapidly growing body of research showing that the oral contraceptive pill affects both the structure and function of women’s brains, and the implications are worrying.