October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on Tonic TV mum of three Rachel Chappell shares what she found when she finally did a self-check.
Also, this month, Dr Norman Swan on the catch with buying peptides online, and ABC's Sammy J on how the brain learns new tricks. On AHTV, Uncle Victor Wright on the Koori Knockout and staying strong.
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Even if you don't think it could happen to you
Rachel found a lump she'd never noticed before. She talks honestly about chemo, "scanxiety" and getting the all-clear, and why knowing your body matters even when you think you're not at risk.
The peptide trend has a hidden catch
Dr Norman Swan explains what peptides actually are, and why products bought online or through compounding pharmacies can come with contamination, unknown doses and side effects nobody warned you about.
Your brain is better at learning than you think
ABC's Sammy J meets Auckland researchers using a video game to help stroke patients move again, and runs through six things that help anyone pick up a new skill faster.
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Staying strong, on and off the field
Dunghutti man Uncle Victor Wright co-founded the Koori Knockout.
He shares the history of the game and how storytelling, culture and time on Country keep him strong after a dementia diagnosis.
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Health headlines that make you think.
We're featuring why kids are turning to AI for mental health support, what your biological age can tell you, and who should be thinking about the pneumococcal vaccine.
From GP waiting room to pharmacy, we're delivering timely, actionable content that sparks curiosity and supports healthier decision-making at every touchpoint on the healthcare journey.
