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Health and the Internet

June 10, 2021

There's no shortage of health advice on the Internet. Some of it's useful, but there's also a lot of misleading information. What to believe and what to ignore: This week's focus on In Good Shape.

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Erika Rischko – TikTok's elderly fitness queen

81-year-old Erika Rischko's workout routines have become an Internet sensation. Her hugely popular TikTok and Instagram posts have made her an international star.

 

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Working out at home – fraught with risk

Many of us began working out at home when the pandemic hit. But exercising from the comfort of your own home without a trainer on hand means there's a greater risk of injury. We ask the experts for advice.

 

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How trustworthy is 'Dr. Google'?

Many of us turn to the Internet for health and fitness advice, from how to weight loss to treating bad skin. But how do we know if the information we find is reliable? We ask communications expert Frank Stratmann.

 

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All fake – unrealistic beauty standards on social media

Social media conveys a false reality. Most pictures have been doctored with the help of filters and apps. Influencers set unrealistic beauty standards that can damage young people's mental health.

 

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Banishing wrinkles – the best skin food

Eating well can make your skin healthier. In Good Shape recommends three scientifically proven skin foods.

 

 

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Not all calories are created equal

To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Food packaging often lists the number of calories in the product - but how are calories actually measured?

 

 

 

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