Issues covered in series 5
All the issues from Trust Me’s fifth series
All the issues we’ve covered
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Is there a short-cut to getting fit?
High intensity interval training is all the rage and we find a way you can do it at home.
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Is apple cider vinegar really good for me?
We put the health claims of apple cider vinegar to the test and find a surprising benefit!
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How can I deal with anxiety and panic attacks?
Highly effective and free treatment is available, with no need to visit a doctor.
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Should I wear sports clothes from natural or synthetic fabric?
We pit cotton against 'technical' fabrics in a sweat test.
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Could viruses called bacteriophages be the answer to the antibiotic crisis?
Overlooked research from the Soviet era could be the solution to superbugs.
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How accurate are fitness monitoring gadgets and step counters?
We put some common consumer fitness devices to the test.
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When does a bang to the head need medical attention?
There are new guidelines on concussion: this is what everyone should know...
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Should I try... acupuncture?
Michael Mosley investigates the evidence behind this controversial treatment.
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Does eating cranberries help with urinary tract infections?
The evidence behind drinking cranberry juice is scant - so what should you do instead?
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Should I go gluten free?
We carry out an experiment: is there such a thing as ‘gluten sensitivity’?
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Can I improve my eyesight?
Could eating certain foods or taking supplements improve our eyesight?
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How can I improve my balance and core strength?
We reveal the simple home exercises that can protect from falls – or improve your sports!
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How can I spot the signs of depression?
It can strike anyone at any time – so how can you spot the early signs of depression?
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Could an electronic implant switch off rheumatoid arthritis?
The breakthrough that promises an instant treatment for autoimmune diseases.
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Should I try... hypnosis?
Is hypnotism merely a stage trick, or does it have a place in modern medicine?
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Should I monitor my blood pressure at home?
Home blood pressure monitors are on sale everywhere - but are they useful?
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Does stretching before exercise do any good?
Does stretching improve performance, or protect you from injuries when exercising?
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Do home allergy and intolerance tests work?
Many kits promise to identify your problematic foods – but should you believe them?
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Does turmeric really help protect us from cancer?
We do an ambitious experiment to discover whether turmeric really could be good for us
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Should I buy glucosamine for my joints?
We reveal the truth about glucosamine pills — and a more effective solution for joints.
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How can I spot the signs of meningitis?
The new vaccines we all need to know about, and how spotting the signs could save a life
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Should I try... mindfulness?
Mindfulness is all the rage — but what does it really do to your brain?
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Could a new understanding of how cancer starts lead to personalised risk tests?
How preventative medicine could be transformed by helping us all reduce our risk of cancer
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Are more expensive painkillers worth the money?
Cheap painkillers are a tenth of the price of expensive brands — are they as good?
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Should I check my cholesterol levels at home?
We put home cholesterol test kits... to the test
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Are there natural alternatives to HRT?
With many women not wanting to take replacement hormones, what are the alternatives?
