It Can't Hurt To Ask
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It Can't Hurt To Ask
Explore your health questions, concerns and curiosities with It Can’t Hurt To Ask, the new myth-busting podcast from Queensland Health. Featuring interviews with expert clinicians from across Queensland, this podcast takes a deep dive into your curly health questions. Season one focuses on all th...
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Ep 1. | Meet your Parents' Group
What if there was a parents' group you could join from anywhere... one that was honest, supportive, and always had a laugh (or a cry) when you needed...
Supporting the mental wellbeing of new parents
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back!
This season, we’re diving into the different challenges each stage of parenthood presents — from pregnancy through...
Ep 6 | Ageing well | How men can future-proof their mind and body and improve longevity
This season of It Can't Hurt To Ask, we're taking a deep dive into your men's health questions and concerns.
In this episode we're exploring how...
Ep 5 | Chronic conditions | How genes and lifestyle increase a man's risk
This season of It Can't Hurt To Ask, we're taking a deep dive into your men's health questions and concerns.
This episode, we’re talking about c...
Ep 4 | Substance use | Alcohol, drugs and performance hacks for men
[Content warning: This episode contains discussions about drug and alcohol use. Substance use is nuanced with many contributing factors which cannot b...
Ep 3 | Sexual health | Optimising male sexual health, function and fertility
This season of It Can't Hurt To Ask, we're taking a deep dive into your men's health questions and concerns.
This episode, we’re talking about m...
Ep 2 | Mental fitness | Can men biohack their brains?
[Content warning: This episode mentions mental health, suicide and suicide ideation.]
Join us for season 3 of It Can't Hurt To Ask to take a dee...
Ep 1 | Risk taking and injury | Surprisingly dangerous risks men take and how to optimise recovery
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back. This season we're taking a deep dive into your men's health questions and concerns.
We're starting this season by...
This season, we're tackling tough tasks on men's health
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back.
This season will focus on all things men's health. You'll hear real stories from Queensland men, along with expert...
Ep 6 | Empowered Through Menopause | Support, resources, and how loved ones can help
How can my partner support me during menopause? Can menopause be a positive experience? Where do I go for help or more information about menopause? Li...
Ep 5 | Menopausal Hormone Therapy | How MHT is changing lives
What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)? Is it right for me? Is it safe? What are some alternatives to MHT if I can't have it?
In this episode,...
Ep 4 | Menopause, relationships and sex | How to manage menopause symptoms for improved wellbeing and connection
How can menopause affect my personal and work relationships? I don't feel like having sex, is that normal? What can I do to help deal with the stress...
Ep 3 | Menopause and life after | Leaving perimenopause and what symptoms will you experience now?
When does menopause start? Are menopause symptoms different to perimenopause symptoms? What does a hot flush feel like? Listen to find out.
Thi...
Ep 1 | Perimenopause | Entering perimenopause and how to prepare
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back! This season we're taking a deep dive into menopause with leading menopause experts and everyday Queenslanders.
We...
Ep 2 | Perimenopause | Managing symptoms, diet, lifestyle and how it affects your mental health
Does exercise help perimenopause symptoms? Do I need to change my diet? How does perimenopause affect my mental health? Listen to find out!
In t...
This season, we unpause the conversation on menopause
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back!
This season will focus on all things menopause. You'll hear real stories from women and people navigating menopau...
Ep 10 | Organ Donation | Can I donate organs while I'm still alive?
Would you donate your organs to give someone a second chance at life? Organ donation is a complex process and in this episode, we learn about why only...
Ep 9 | Antibodies | How does my body fight off pathogens?
Blood is a key player in your body’s immune response, carrying antibodies around your system to fight off infection and disease. In this episode, lear...
Ep 8 | Bruises | Why do I bruise so easily?
Do you bruise like a peach or is it rare that a knock makes a mark on you? What should you do if you feel like you’re bruising easily and should you e...
Ep 7 | Blood Cancer | What causes blood cancer?
What happens when your life force seemingly turns against you? For the 53 Australians diagnosed with one of the 100 types of blood cancer every day, t...
Ep 6 | Alcohol And Your Blood | How does alcohol affect my brain?
Does alcohol make you turn red? How does a breathalyser work? How would you know if you’re drinking too much, and where can you get support?
In...
Ep 5 | Mosquito Borne Viruses | What viruses do QLD mozzies carry?
Are you the main mozzie attraction at a barbeque, coming home with dozens of bites? Or have you had the unfortunate experience of contracting a mosqui...
Ep 4 | Blood Sugar | How can I keep my blood sugar at healthy levels?
Have you ever felt a bit cranky or lethargic, and had someone suggest your blood sugar is low? Or do you live with a condition like diabetes, which me...
Ep 3 | Periods | Colour and flow - what's normal?
We’re all here because of periods, period. But we don’t all know a lot about the process of menstruation and it’s time for that to change.
What...
Ep 2 | Blood Donation | Where does my donated blood or plasma go?
Have you ever given blood? Or are you a bit scared of the *shivers* needle?
Did you know that to meet demand, three Australians need to donate...
Ep 1 | How Blood Works | What is blood is made of and how does it work?
Right now, you’ve got about 5 litres of blood pumping through your body. Blood literally keeps you alive, but how much do you know about how it works?...
Introducing: It Can't Hurt To Ask
From the team that gave you My Amazing Body, we're putting the power back into your pockets as we tackle your health questions, concerns and curiositi...
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a treatable anxiety disorder affecting around 3 million Australians at some time in their lives. This episod...
Anxiety
One quarter of Australians will experience an anxiety condition in their lifetime. This episode is about anxiety. What is anxiety? Who does it affect ...
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Across Australia one in seven new mums and one in ten new dads experience postnatal depression each year, and postnatal anxiety is just as common. Thi...
Depression
Dr Daniel Gileppa, a mental health expert and psychiatrist at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, explains what depression is and how i...
Mental Health and Wellbeing
This episode is about mental wellbeing. What is mental wellbeing, how can we look after it and why is it so important? Tony Coggins, a mental wellbein...
The Heart
This episode is all about the heart. Dr Greg Starmer, the Director of Cardiology at the Cairns Hospital explains what the heart is, what it does and w...
The Brain 2.0
This episode is all about the Brain, with a focus on how your brain helps you move. We spoke to neurologist Dr Alex Lehn from the Princess Alexandra H...
The Lungs
This episode is all about the lungs - one of the most important organs in your body. The Director of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the Princess Al...
The Immune System
This episode is all about your immune system. What is your immune system, where is it and why do you need one? Dr Jane Peake, Director of the Queensla...
The Bowel
What does your bowel do, where is it and what does it look like? Is it all about poo? General and colorectal surgeon Dr Ming Ho explains how the bowel...
The Liver
This episode is all about your liver. Where is your liver, what does it do and how can you keep yours healthy? We hear from Princess Alexandra Hospita...
Pain
This episode is all about the pain. What is pain, why do we experience it and is it ever useful? We talk with Dr Joseph Kluver, a specialist pain phys...
Gender
This special edition episode is all about gender. Gender is something we all have. It's a part of us that influences how we live in our bodies and int...