As a society, we’re obsessed with weight. One way to measure it - the BMI - has been a mainstay of our society for decades. But is it the best way to understand our collective health?

In this episode, Cosmos journalist Matthew Ward Agius straps on his bike helmet to find out. Joined by Dr Evangeline Mantzioris and Dr Emma Beckett, they unpack our preconceptions about the Body Mass Index.

This episode was produced by Jacinta Bowler and edited by Helen Karakulak. Theme music by Will Berryman.

For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and follow us on Instagram @cosmosmagazine

Love the show? Let us know by rating and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

As a society, we’re obsessed with weight. One way to measure it - the BMI - has been a mainstay of our society for decades. But is it the best way to understand our collective health?
In this episode, Cosmos journalist Matthew Ward Agius straps on his bike helmet to find out. Joined by Dr Evangeline Mantzioris and Dr Emma Beckett, they unpack our preconceptions about the Body Mass Index.
This episode was produced by Jacinta Bowler and edited by Helen Karakulak. Theme music by Will Berryman.
For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and follow us on Instagram @cosmosmagazine
Love the show? Let us know by rating and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Debunks is your myth busting-guide to all the big science questions. We sort fact from fiction and tell you if something really is too good to be true.

Debunks is your myth busting-guide to all the big science questions. We sort fact from fiction and tell you if something really is too good to be true.

Debunks

Weight: Should you care about your BMI?

Excessive screen time is parents’ number one child health concern. But should they be so concerned? 

Let’s check the research. In this episode, Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler exceeds the screentime guidelines to chat with experts Anthea Rhodes, Taren Sanders and Luci Pangrazio to find out whether watching too many episodes of Bluey poses any real risk to young kids.

This episode was produced by Petra Stock and edited by Andrew Wyrill.

For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and follow us on Instagram @cosmosmagazine

Love the show? Let us know by rating and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Excessive screen time is parents’ number one child health concern. But should they be so concerned? Let’s check the research. In this episode, Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler exceeds the screentime guidelines to chat with experts Anthea Rhodes, Taren Sanders and Luci Pangrazio to find out whether watching too many episodes of Bluey poses any real risk to young kids.
This episode was produced by Petra Stock and edited by Andrew Wyrill.
For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and follow us on Instagram @cosmosmagazine
Love the show? Let us know by rating and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Screens: Should parents worry about kids screentime?

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From girl dinner to fitspiration, there’s no escaping social media – its memes and hashtags - for today’s teens and young people.

In this episode, Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler does some mindless scrolling. They also DM experts Associate Professor Ivanka Pritchard, Dr Danielle Einstein, Associate Professor Gemma Sharp, and Nicola Palfrey uncover the evidence for whether social media is bad for mental health?

This episode was produced by Petra Stock and edited by Andrew Wyrill.

Danielle Einstein’s website www.thedip.com has tips for dealing with devices, social media and anxiety.

If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 ,36 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800, Headspace 1800 650 890 (in Australia).

For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and follow us on Instagram @cosmosmagazine

Love the show? Let us know by rating and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

From girl dinner to fitspiration, there’s no escaping social media – its memes and hashtags - for today’s teens and young people.
In this episode, Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler does some mindless scrolling. They also DM experts Associate Professor Ivanka Pritchard, Dr Danielle Einstein, Associate Professor Gemma Sharp, and Nicola Palfrey uncover the evidence for whether social media is bad for mental health?
This episode was produced by Petra Stock and edited by Andrew Wyrill.
Danielle Einstein’s website www.thedip.com has tips for dealing with devices, social media and anxiety.
If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 ,36 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800, Headspace 1800 650 890 (in Australia).
For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and follow us on Instagram @cosmosmagazine
Love the show? Let us know by rating and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Screens: Is social media bad for mental health?

Streaming has changed everything in television and movies, offering us more choice than ever before, even more than titles available at the local video store.

In this episode, Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler tracks down one of the last video rentals in the country, and then fast forwards to experts Professor Amanda Lotz and

Associate Professor Ramon Lobato to view the evidence on whether the rise of streaming and smart TVs has changed the way we watch.

And veteran TV presenter Tony Jones tells us who's still watching the nightly news. 

This episode was produced by Petra Stock and edited by Andrew Wyrill. 

For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and follow us on Instagram @cosmosmagazine

Love the show? Let us know by rating and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Streaming has changed everything in television and movies, offering us more choice than ever before, even more than titles available at the local video store.
In this episode, Cosmos journalist Jacinta Bowler tracks down one of the last video rentals in the country, and then fast forwards to experts Professor Amanda Lotz and
Associate Professor Ramon Lobato to view the evidence on whether the rise of streaming and smart TVs has changed the way we watch.
And veteran TV presenter Tony Jones tells us who's still watching the nightly news. 
This episode was produced by Petra Stock and edited by Andrew Wyrill. 
For more science news, visit cosmosmagazine.com and follow us on Instagram @cosmosmagazine
Love the show? Let us know by rating and leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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