Many people will claim to be a chocoholic or sugar addict, but can we really be addicted to food? 

A new study has suggested that not only are some foods addictive, they can actually be just as addictive as alcohol and almost as addictive as some drugs. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what foods are getting under our skin so efficiently that we really can't live without them. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

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Michael Cowley - Obesity Expert at Monash University 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Many people will claim to be a chocoholic or sugar addict, but can we really be addicted to food? 
A new study has suggested that not only are some foods addictive, they can actually be just as addictive as alcohol and almost as addictive as some drugs. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what foods are getting under our skin so efficiently that we really can't live without them. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Michael Cowley - Obesity Expert at Monash University 
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

The Foods Meant To Be As Addictive As Alcohol

The Quicky news update for Friday, May 10th 2024.

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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

The Quicky news update for Friday, May 10th 2024.
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Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Did you know 1 in 4 year four to year nine Aussie students report being bullied every few weeks?

It’s an alarming statistic, one that Dolly Everett’s parents never thought they’d lose their daughter to.

Six years on from her death, Kate & Tick Everett are determined to not let Dolly’s death be in vain, continuing to spread awareness of bullying and what we can do to stamp it out.

To find resources for your family to help deal with bullying, find Dolly's Dream here

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With thanks to: Kate Everett - Mum to Dolly and Meg, co-founder of Dolly's Dream

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Did you know 1 in 4 year four to year nine Aussie students report being bullied every few weeks? It’s an alarming statistic, one that Dolly Everett’s parents never thought they’d lose their daughter to.
Six years on from her death, Kate &amp; Tick Everett are determined to not let Dolly’s death be in vain, continuing to spread awareness of bullying and what we can do to stamp it out.
To find resources for your family to help deal with bullying, find <a href="https://www.dollysdream.org.au/">Dolly's Dream here</a>
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Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to: Kate Everett - Mum to Dolly and Meg, co-founder of Dolly's Dream
Producers: Claire Murphy 
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Jacob Round

"Her Death Can Not Be In Vain": Do It For Dolly Day 2024

The Quicky news update for Thursday, May 9 2024.

The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.

Click here to take the latest Mamamia survey and you’ll go in the running to win one of five $100 gift vouchers

Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia.

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Host/Producer: Isabella Ross

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

The Quicky news update for Thursday, May 9 2024.
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.
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Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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