tag:theconversation.com,2011:/uk/topics/we-asked-five-experts-54976/articlesWe asked five experts – The Conversation2023-11-01T19:24:31Ztag:theconversation.com,2011:article/2167402023-11-01T19:24:31Z2023-11-01T19:24:31ZShould people who had disability before they turned 65, be allowed to become NDIS participants after 65? We asked 5 experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/556985/original/file-20231101-27-242t0x.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=37%2C0%2C6193%2C4147&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">
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<p>It is being asked again as we wait for the <a href="https://www.ndisreview.gov.au/">NDIS Review</a> to release its final report. The report is expected to explore eligibility, sustainability and how costs should be split between the scheme and other government departments to provide an <a href="https://www.ndisreview.gov.au/news/ecosystem-supports">ecosystem of supports</a> for people with disability.</p>
<p>Currently, once someone turns 65 they are no longer eligible to apply for NDIS support, even if they had disability before then. (NDIS support can <a href="https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/changing-your-plan/leaving-scheme">extend beyond 65</a> for people who are already participants in the scheme.) Some <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-31/ndis-age-cap-complaint-united-nations/103013742">people</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/21/ndis-over-65s-age-exclusions-national-disability-insurance-scheme-class-action">groups</a> say this is discriminatory. </p>
<p>So, should people who had disability before they turned 65, be allowed to become NDIS participants after 65? We asked five experts. </p>
<h2>Four out of five said yes</h2>
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<p><em>Disclosure statements: <strong>Elizabeth Kendall</strong> does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment; <strong>Helen Dickinson</strong> receives funding from the Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council and Children and Young People with Disability Australia; <strong>Henry Cutler</strong> currently sits on the Investment Effectiveness Program Academic Advisory Panel for the National Disability Insurance Agency; <strong>Kathy Boschen</strong> was formerly a senior compliance officer for the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, an advisor for the NDIA Administrative Appeals Tribunal Team, and an NDIA subject matter expert on mental health access; <strong>Mark Brown</strong> is an Honorary Research Fellow at La Trobe University and a Senior Research Fellow at the Summer Foundation. He is also an NDIS participant.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/216740/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Currently, when someone turns 65 they are not eligible to apply for NDIS support, even if they had disability before then. We asked experts if that should change.Lucy Beaumont, Health + Disability EditorLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/2096812023-07-13T20:06:13Z2023-07-13T20:06:13ZShould GPs bring up a patient’s weight in consultations about other matters? We asked 5 experts<p>Australian of the Year and body positivity advocate Taryn Brumfitt has <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/doctors-should-avoid-discussing-patient-s-weight-australian-of-the-year-says-20230707-p5dmhv.html">called for</a> doctors to avoid discussing a patient’s weight when they seek care for unrelated matters.</p>
<p>A 15-minute consultation isn’t long enough to provide support to change behaviours, Brumfitt says, and GPs don’t have enough training and expertise to have these complex discussions. </p>
<p>“Many people in larger bodies tell us they have gone to the doctor with something like a sore knee, and come out with a ‘prescription’ for a very restrictive diet, and no ongoing support,” Brumfitt <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/doctors-should-avoid-discussing-patient-s-weight-australian-of-the-year-says-20230707-p5dmhv.html">told the Nine newspapers</a>. </p>
<p>By raising the issue of weight, Brumfitt says, GPs also risk turning patients off seeking care for other health concerns. </p>
<p>So should GPs bring up a patient’s weight in consultations about other matters? We asked 5 experts.</p>
<h2>Three out of five said yes</h2>
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<p><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></p>
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<p><em>Disclosure statements: <strong>Brett Montgomery</strong> is a general practitioner. He does not have a specific interest in obesity, but like almost all GPs, he treats many patients who are overweight or obese. He is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; the college’s position statement on obesity prevention and management is linked to from this article. However, Brett writes here as an individual, and not on behalf of any organisation; <strong>Emma Beckett</strong> has received funding for research or consulting from Mars Foods, NHMRC, ARC, AMP Foundation, Kellogg, and the University of Newcastle. She works for Nutrition Research Australia and member of committees/working groups related to nutrition or the Australian Academy of Science, the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Nutrition Society of Australia. Emma has lived experience of GPs bringing up her weight; <strong>Liz Sturgiss</strong> receives funding from NHMRC, RACGP Foundation, National Centre for Healthy Ageing, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation. She is an appointed committee member of the Guidelines Development Committee for the review and update of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, Adolescents and Children in Australia and is the co-founder of the RACGP Specific Interest Group in Poverty; <strong>Nick Fuller</strong> works for the University of Sydney and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and founder of the Interval Weight Loss program; <strong>Helen Truby</strong> has received funding from the NHMRC, the MRFF, the Commonwealth Department of Health, Health and Wellbeing Qld, Clinical Therapy Research in the Specialist Health Services (KLINBEFORSK, Norway), the Andrea Joy Logan Trust, the Victorian Cancer Agency Health Services Scheme.</em> </p>
<p><em>Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include Helen Truby’s final sentence, which was erroneously cut off during layout.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/209681/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Australian of the year Taryn Brumfitt has called for doctors to avoid raising the issue of weight in consultations about other matters. We asked the experts if they should – or not.Fron Jackson-Webb, Deputy Editor and Senior Health EditorLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1952772022-11-25T00:56:41Z2022-11-25T00:56:41ZShould pharmacists be able to prescribe common medicines like antibiotics for UTIs? We asked 5 experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/497114/original/file-20221123-26-2pn0oa.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=76%2C0%2C5035%2C2835&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">
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<p>UTIs are <a href="https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/urinary-tract-infections-uti">common</a>, especially among women, with half getting at least one in their lifetime. </p>
<p>Last week the New South Wales government <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/pharmacy-reform">announced</a> a trial allowing pharmacists to give a range of travel vaccinations and prescribe antibiotics for UTIs. And on Tuesday, the Northern Territory <a href="https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/mixed-response-to-state-s-gp-workforce-solutions">passed legislation</a> to expand the role of pharmacists. </p>
<p><a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/95679">Queensland</a> was the first state to expand this scope of practice – pharmacists can prescribe medicines for UTIs, after a two-year trial. The state is now trialling a <a href="https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/1178434/FAQs.pdf">pilot program</a> allowing pharmacists to prescribe for a range of other common conditions. </p>
<p>Proponents of pharmacist prescribing argue it expands health-care options for people who can’t access a GP and highlights pharmacists’ expertise with medicines. Meanwhile, those opposed raise concerns about safety and antibiotic resistance. </p>
<p>So should pharmacists be able to prescribe common medicines such as antibiotics for UTIs? We asked 5 experts. </p>
<h2>Three out of five said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosure statements: <strong>Brett Mitchell</strong> receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. He has received research funding from the NHMRC, HCF Foundation, Medtronics, Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control, Nurses Memorial Centre, Senver, GAMA Healthcare, Ian Potter Foundation and Commonwealth (Innovation Connections grant). He is Editor-in-Chief of Infection, Disease and Health; <strong>Henry Cutler</strong> receives funding from the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association; <strong>Jaya Dantas</strong> receives funding from Healthway, Lotterywest, & DISER. She is International Health SIG Convenor of the Public Health Association of Australia, a member of the Global Gender Equality in Health Leadership Committee, Women in Global Health, Australia and the President of Australian Graduate Women; <strong>Lisa Nissen</strong> received funding from Queensland Department of Health to evaluate the implementation of the recent Queensland Urinary Tract Pharmacy Pilot in her previous role at Queensland University of Technology. She is a past president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (Queensland) and past Chairman of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (Queensland); <strong>Louise Stone</strong> is member of the RACGP, ACRRM and ASPM.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/195277/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Three out of five said yes.Fron Jackson-Webb, Deputy Editor and Senior Health EditorLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1677882021-09-15T03:40:18Z2021-09-15T03:40:18ZDuring COVID lockdown, is it OK to go to the beach? We asked 5 experts<p>Many Sydneysiders have been heading to beaches in their local areas as the weather warms, leading authorities in certain spots to <a href="https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/sydney-beaches-closed-as-thousands-flock-to-shorelines-on-sunny-saturday-despite-covid-19-lockdown-restrictions-in-nsw-c-3937020">restrict access</a> last weekend and prompting furious debate <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=beach%20covid%20sydney%20&src=typed_query&f=top">online</a>.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/file/Public%20Health%20(COVID-19%20Additional%20Restrictions%20for%20Delta%20Outbreak)%20Order%20(No%202)%202021_210914.pdf">current NSW public health orders</a> allow people to leave home “to undertake exercise or outdoor recreation” under certain strict conditions (which may be different depending on what local government area you live in). </p>
<p>In Victoria, stay at home <a href="https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19">restrictions</a> allow people in most areas to leave home for exercise, also under certain strict conditions.</p>
<p>So, if it’s allowed under the public health orders for your area, is it OK to go to the beach? We asked five experts.</p>
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Many Sydneysiders have been heading to beaches in their local areas as the weather warms. So, if it’s allowed under the public health orders for your area, is it OK to go to the beach?Sunanda Creagh, Senior EditorLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1405502020-07-08T19:46:17Z2020-07-08T19:46:17ZIs watching porn bad for your health? We asked 5 experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/343878/original/file-20200625-132951-1p0cl31.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=0%2C789%2C5996%2C3204&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">
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<p>But have you ever wondered what effects consuming adult content can have on your health?</p>
<p>We asked five experts whether watching porn is bad for our health.</p>
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<h2>Three out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p>Their main concerns were about the creation of unrealistic expectations, links with gender-based violence, and the potential for addiction.</p>
<p>But some suggested education can help offset some of these possible harms, and porn can play a positive role for LGBTIQ+ young people.</p>
<p><em><strong>Here are the experts’ detailed responses:</strong></em></p>
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Some experts were concerned about the creation of unrealistic expectations, links with gender-based violence, and the potential for addiction. Others said education might help to offset these harms.Liam Petterson, Deputy Politics Editor, The Conversation AustraliaLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1235242019-10-22T18:59:45Z2019-10-22T18:59:45ZIs coconut water good for you? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/293520/original/file-20190923-23784-1ivpi9f.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=0%2C1%2C998%2C664&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Nutritionally, coconut water is OK, but it's healthier to stick to plain water. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>In recent years coconut water has left the palm-treed shores of tropical islands where tourists on lounge chairs stick straws straight into the fruit, and exploded onto supermarket shelves – helped along by beverage giants such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. </p>
<p>Marketed as a natural health drink, brands spout various health claims promoting coconut water. So before we drank the Kool-Aid, we thought we’d check in with the experts whether the nutritional claims stack up. Is coconut water part of a healthy diet or we should just stick to good old water from the tap? </p>
<p>We asked five experts if coconut water is good for you. </p>
<h2>Four out of five experts said no</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Clare Collins is affiliated with the Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, the University of Newcastle, NSW. She is an NHMRC Senior Research and Gladys M Brawn Research Fellow. She has received research grants from NHMRC, ARC, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Meat and Livestock Australia, Diabetes Australia, Heart Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, nib foundation, Rijk Zwaan Australia and Greater Charitable Foundation. She has consulted to SHINE Australia, Novo Nordisk, Quality Bakers, the Sax Institute and the ABC. She was a team member conducting systematic reviews to inform the Australian Dietary Guidelines update and the Heart Foundation evidence reviews on meat and dietary patterns. Emma Beckett is a member of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Australian Institute for Food Science and Technology. Her research is funded by the NHMRC and AMP Foundation. She has previously consulted for Kellogg’s. Rebecca Reynolds is a registered nutritionist and the owner of <a href="http://www.therealbokchoy.com">The Real Bok Choy</a>, a nutrition and lifestyle consultancy.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/123524/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
We asked five experts if coconut water is good for you. Four out of five experts said no.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1238702019-10-01T20:04:02Z2019-10-01T20:04:02ZDoes your mental state affect recovery from illness and disease? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/293521/original/file-20190923-23774-1d3xavc.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=0%2C1%2C997%2C664&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">A positive mindset can affect some aspects of disease, but grief is normal and to be expected. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Many of those who’ve suffered from illness or disease would have received the advice to “stay positive”. Is this sage advice that can truly have a positive effect on health, or an added burden for someone who is already suffering – the need to also feel good about it?</p>
<p>We asked five experts in various fields whether a positive mindset can affect outcomes for those suffering from illness and disease. </p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p>However, they had some important caveats. It depends on the disease – for example, one expert said studies in cancer have not found positive thinking affects disease progression or the likelihood of early death. </p>
<p>And while our mental health can have powerful effects on our physical health, the perceived need to “stay positive” can be an added burden during a difficult time. So it’s also important to remember grief is normal.</p>
<p><strong><em>Here are the experts’ detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Erica Sloan is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Cygnal Therapeutics. Jayashri Kulkarni receives funding from the NHMRC.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/123870/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
We asked five experts if your mental state can affect how well you recover from illness and disease. Five out of five said yes.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1206642019-08-21T19:54:02Z2019-08-21T19:54:02ZShould I get my DNA tested? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/285222/original/file-20190723-11350-1ud463r.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=0%2C2%2C1000%2C651&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Is it worthwhile to know you're 25% Irish? </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>With the advent of online ancestry DNA testing, and advancements in genetic screening for various medical aliments, we’re able to know more than ever about the genes that make us who we are. </p>
<p>But is there a point to knowing we’re 25% Irish? And is there a point to knowing we could one day be struck down with a disease we’re unable to prevent? </p>
<p>We asked five experts if we should consider a DNA test.</p>
<h2>Four out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>If you have a “<strong>yes or no</strong>” health question you’d like posed to Five Experts, email your suggestion to: alexandra.hansen@theconversation.edu.au</em></p>
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<p><em>None of the authors have any interests or affiliations to declare.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/120664/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
We asked five experts if DNA testing was worthwhile. Four out of five said yes.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1219352019-08-15T20:03:47Z2019-08-15T20:03:47ZShould school uniforms be compulsory? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/288113/original/file-20190815-136222-1ji5whk.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=8%2C575%2C5558%2C3087&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">People have different views when it comes to school uniforms.</span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Whether schools should mandate a uniform is a controversial issue. Some believe wearing the same clothes smooths out inequality. Others see uniforms as authoritarian; believing them a symbol of repression, stifling freedom of thought and individuality.</p>
<p>We asked five experts from various fields whether school uniforms should be compulsory. Rather surprisingly, among the experts at least, there was little division.</p>
<h2>Four out of five experts said no</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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We asked five experts from various fields whether school uniforms should be compulsory. Four out of five said no.Sasha Petrova, Section Editor: EducationLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1208282019-07-24T20:00:00Z2019-07-24T20:00:00ZIs whitening bad for teeth? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/285221/original/file-20190723-11370-1uprw7f.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=0%2C7%2C4930%2C3723&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">At-home dental whitening kits might be bad for your teeth. Better to talk to a dentist. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>If you’re anything like me, celebrity smiles and Colgate ads make you feel guilty about your regular consumption of coffee, red wine, tea, and all the other fun things we’re told will stain our teeth. </p>
<p>And the solution seems so easy – a box of whitening strips from the supermarket shelf tells us so. But does whitening teeth also remove some of what keeps them healthy? And might they be more easily stained afterwards?</p>
<p>We asked five experts if whitening is bad for teeth. </p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said no…</h2>
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<p>But they all had a pretty big caveat. It’s safe provided it’s done by a dentist. So for this you’re looking at upwards of a few hundred dollars, rather than just a trip to the supermarket.</p>
<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>If you have a “yes or no” health question you’d like posed to Five Experts, email your suggestion to: alexandra.hansen@theconversation.edu.au</em></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Alexander is a Federal Councillor for the Australian Dental Association Inc. and occasionally works clinically within private dental practice. Kelly is employed by CQUniversity to teach in the Bachelor of Oral Health program. Under the supervision of registered dental professionals, students deliver professional tooth whitening procedures at the university clinic. Madhan is a NHMRC Sidney Sax Research Fellow in Public Health and Health Services at the University of Sydney and Kings College London. He is a full time oral health researcher, and is not currently involved in any clinical practice. Rebecca works in paediatric practice that does not offer whitening procedures.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/120828/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
We asked five experts if whitening is safe for teeth. They all said it is, so long as it’s by a dentist.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1125232019-04-07T19:53:44Z2019-04-07T19:53:44ZShould we nap during the day? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/260939/original/file-20190226-150708-1rzgd98.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=0%2C0%2C6699%2C4476&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">It's important to keep your daytime naps to ten to 30 minutes and no longer. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">zohre nemati unsplash</span>, <a class="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC BY</a></span></figcaption></figure><p>Often during the day I feel the need to have a bit of a lie-down. Whether it’s been a busy day, I didn’t sleep well the night before, or for no particular reason I know of. But some will warn that you’ll be ruined for sleep that night if you nap during the day. </p>
<p>We asked five experts if we should nap during the day.</p>
<h2>Four out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>If you have a “<strong>yes or no</strong>” health question you’d like posed to Five Experts, email your suggestion to: alexandra.hansen@theconversation.edu.au</em></p>
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<p><em>None of the authors have any interests or affiliations to declare.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/112523/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
We asked five experts if a daytime kip is OK. Four out of five said yes.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1042512019-03-26T17:58:42Z2019-03-26T17:58:42ZShould Australia lower the voting age to 16? We asked five experts<p>Voting is a key part of the democratic process. It allows all citizens of a certain age to have a say on matters important to them. Voting in federal elections and referendums is compulsory for every Australian aged 18 and over. </p>
<p>But decisions made by elected governments – especially in areas such as education, health and energy – impact young people too. Legal and political voices <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/voting-age-should-be-lowered-to-16-law-expert-argues-20180711-p4zqvx.html">have long called</a> for Australia to lower the voting age to 16. After all, people under 18 can leave school, get a job, drive a car and pay taxes. So why not vote? </p>
<p>A <a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Electoral_Matters/VotingAge">parliamentary inquiry</a> is currently looking into the issue. In the meantime, we asked five experts their views. Here’s what they said.</p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>If you have a “<strong>yes or no</strong>” education question you’d like posed to Five Experts, email your suggestion to: sasha.petrova@theconversation.edu.au</em></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Louise Phillips has received competitively awarded funding from The Spencer Foundation, and the Queensland Department of Education, and is a current member of the Early Childhood Australia and the Australian Association for Research in Education.</em></p>
<p><em>Philippa Collin has received funding from a range of government and quasi-government agencies (NHMRC, Australian Research Council, Department for Industry and Innovation, Western Australian Children’s Commissioner, UNICEF) as well as industry (Google, Navitas English) and non-profits (Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW and the Foundation for Young Australians). She is a member of the Technology and Well-being Roundtable and the Australian NGO Child Rights Task Force and an expert advisor to the Raising Children Network.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/104251/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
People under 18 can leave school, get a job, drive a car and pay taxes. Should they be allowed to vote too?Sasha Petrova, Section Editor: EducationLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1121332019-03-03T19:14:06Z2019-03-03T19:14:06ZIs vegetarianism healthier? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/259879/original/file-20190220-148545-1t286yd.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Four out of five experts say a vegetarian diet is healthier.</span> <span class="attribution"><a class="source" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/jUPOXXRNdcA">brooke lark unsplash</a></span></figcaption></figure><p>Vegetarianism is <a href="http://www.roymorgan.com/findings/vegetarianisms-slow-but-steady-rise-in-australia-201608151105">on the rise</a> in Australia, as many vegetarians will gladly tell you. While many people who eschew meat products do so for the sake of animals and the environment, we’re starting to learn more about the <a href="https://theconversation.com/interactive-body-map-what-really-gives-you-cancer-52427">negative health effects</a> of meat and the <a href="https://theconversation.com/why-you-should-eat-a-plant-based-diet-but-that-doesnt-mean-being-a-vegetarian-78470">benefits</a> from eating a plant-based diet.</p>
<p>We asked five experts if a vegetarian diet is healthier. </p>
<h2>Four out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>If you have a “<strong>yes or no</strong>” health question you’d like posed to Five Experts, email your suggestion to: alexandra.hansen@theconversation.edu.au</em></p>
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<p><em>None of the authors have any interests or affiliations to declare.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/112133/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Not eating animals might make you feel more virtuous, but is it good for your health?Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1044892019-01-27T19:00:53Z2019-01-27T19:00:53ZIs it safe to run while pregnant? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/239648/original/file-20181008-72130-ixa82p.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Exercising during pregnancy is fine, so long as it's not a tough new regime. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Pregnancy can be a magical time, but also a stressful one. With so many things you can and can’t do, it can get confusing. <a href="https://www.physicalactivityaustralia.org.au/pregnancy-and-exercise/">Guidelines</a> recommend women without complicated pregnancies should be maintaining fitness. But how?</p>
<p>Many women love the alone time pounding the pavement for a nice run out in nature, but is this too strenuous? We asked five experts if it’s safe to run while pregnant.</p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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Five out of five experts agree running during pregnancy is OK.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1044872018-11-26T19:06:30Z2018-11-26T19:06:30ZDoes everyone need eight hours of sleep? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/239652/original/file-20181008-72106-jnqqkq.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&rect=2%2C0%2C995%2C652&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">How much sleep we need depends on us as individuals and varies by age. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Many of us try to live by the mantra eight hours of work, eight hours of leisure, eight hours of rest. Conventional wisdom has long told us we need eight hours of sleep per day, but some swear they need more, and some (<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/3-hours-sleep-is-all-the-pm-needs-20090718-doqe.html">politicians, mostly</a>) say they function fine on four or five.</p>
<p>So is the human brain wired to require eight hours, or is it different for everyone? We asked five experts if everyone needs eight hours of sleep per day.</p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said no</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Hailey Meaklim is the recipient of an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/104487/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Five out of five experts agreed not everyone needs eight hours of sleep.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1039912018-11-05T18:51:30Z2018-11-05T18:51:30ZAre light dairy products better? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/238294/original/file-20180927-48634-jo2fgx.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Should we all be consuming the low-fat versions?</span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>There are always two options on the shelf when we reach for the milk, cheese or yoghurt: normal or “lite”. Less fat is better, right? But what about the goodness found in dairy – is it all there in the reduced fat version? </p>
<p>We asked five experts from various fields if light dairy products are better for our health.</p>
<h2>Three out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Caryl Nowson has received consultancy funds from Meat and Livestock Australia, Dairy Australia DRDC (Dairy Research Development Corp) and and Nestle. Malcolm Riley worked for Dairy Australia from 2006-2010. In his current role, he has worked on projects commissioned by the dairy industry and companies manufacturing dairy foods.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/103991/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Five experts were divided on whether or not we should choose the “light"dairy option.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/1037712018-10-15T19:03:37Z2018-10-15T19:03:37ZShould we use food as a reward for kids? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/237698/original/file-20180924-85782-1miod29.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Rewarding a child with ice cream for eating vegetables teaches a child certain things about vegetables, ice cream, and behaviour. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Finding means of cajoling the kids into behaving in certain ways or doing things they don’t want to do can be challenging. And most parents at some point would have offered up sweets as a reward for finishing veggies or cleaning up a mess.</p>
<p>But this raises some questions about the relationship we could be encouraging between our children and food. Do we want kids to see food as fuel for the body rather than a treat to be sought after? And as junk foods are more often than not the rewards on offer, are we encouraging a taste for the wrong types of foods?</p>
<p>It also raises questions about parenting more generally. Should we be trying to teach our kids to do the right thing for the sake of it, and not in the hope of being rewarded? </p>
<p>We asked five experts from various fields if we should use food to reward kids.</p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said no</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: David receives funding from the NHMRC and Movember. Jade Sheen receives funding from Commonwealth agencies including the Office of Learning and Teaching and the Department of Health.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/103771/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Five out of five experts said we shouldn’t reward kids with food. But for very different reasons.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/987012018-09-04T20:03:38Z2018-09-04T20:03:38ZDo we have to poo every day? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/224164/original/file-20180621-137746-11witkq.png?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">The Goldilocks rule of pooing says you should go between three times a day and three times a week. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Some days you might find yourself in and out of the toilet, and some days might go by without a single visit for a Number Two. Should this be a cause for concern?</p>
<p>We asked five experts if we have to poo every day.</p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said no</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Damien Belobrajdic has worked on projects commissioned by food companies manufacturing cereal, dairy and oil products.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/98701/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
All experts agreed there’s nothing to worry about if you don’t go every day.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/986992018-08-15T20:11:12Z2018-08-15T20:11:12ZIs it possible to catch up on sleep? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/224140/original/file-20180621-137708-3hcxbu.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">If you try to go too long without sleep, your body will just force it upon you. </span> <span class="attribution"><a class="source" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/ZxtDyP0tHd8">Stephen Oliver/Unsplash</a></span></figcaption></figure><p>It’s Friday and you’re clocking off, and after a few sleepless nights you want to tuck yourself up early and catch up on all the sleep you’ve lost. But does it really work that way? </p>
<p>During sleep our <a href="https://theconversation.com/why-our-brain-needs-sleep-and-what-happens-if-we-dont-get-enough-of-it-83145">memories from the day are solidified</a> and our brain does a bit of a clean-up sorting through the things we need to <a href="https://theconversation.com/why-our-brain-needs-sleep-and-what-happens-if-we-dont-get-enough-of-it-83145">hold onto and discard from the day</a>. We also get the rest we need to ensure we can <a href="https://theconversation.com/why-getting-enough-sleep-should-be-on-your-list-of-new-years-resolutions-88007">function properly</a> the following day.</p>
<p>But not all of us manage to get eight hours sleep per night, and might miss out on some of these benefits. So we asked five experts if it’s possible to catch up on missed sleep later.</p>
<h2>Three out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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If we don’t get enough sleep, can we catch up later? Experts are divided.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/981562018-07-23T20:07:04Z2018-07-23T20:07:04ZIs cheese bad for you? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/222716/original/file-20180612-182733-pcwywc.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Cheese contains saturated fats, but we don't actually know if that's what clogs our arteries.</span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Almost everyone loves a good vegemite and cheddar sandwich or some brie with a glass of wine. But the evidence seems to shift about whether or not cheese should be part of a healthy diet.</p>
<p>Most types of cheese contain salt and saturated fat, but it’s also high in protein and calcium, so what’s the verdict?</p>
<p>We asked five experts if cheese is bad for our health.</p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said no</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Rebecca Reynolds owns The Real Bok Choy, a nutrition and lifestyle consultancy.</em></p>
<p><em>Clare Collins is affiliated with the Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, the University of Newcastle, NSW. She is an NHMRC Senior Research and Gladys M Brawn Research Fellow. She has received research grants from NHMRC, ARC, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Meat and Livestock Australia, Diabetes Australia, Heart Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, nib foundation. She has consulted to SHINE Australia, Novo Nordisk, Quality Bakers and the Sax Institute. She was a team member conducting systematic reviews to inform the Australian Dietary Guidelines update and 2017 evidence review on dietary patterns for the Heart Foundation.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/98156/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Good news for cheese-lovers: all five experts said no.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/969852018-07-02T20:10:02Z2018-07-02T20:10:02ZIs BMI a good way to tell if my weight is healthy? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/219881/original/file-20180522-51105-dj1quu.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">BMI takes into account your height and your weight, and that's it. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Staying a healthy weight can be a challenge, and knowing what weight is healthy for you can be too. Most people rely on the body mass index, or BMI, which is a measure of our weight in relation to our height. </p>
<p><a href="https://theconversation.com/does-my-bmi-look-big-in-this-and-does-it-really-matter-35156">Many experts</a> have <a href="https://theconversation.com/bmi-is-underestimating-obesity-in-australia-waist-circumference-needs-to-be-measured-too-89156">criticised</a> this fairly limited measure of the health of our weight, yet it still remains the most popular way for most people to judge a healthy weight. </p>
<p>We asked five experts if the BMI is a good indicator of a healthy weight.</p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said no</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Emma Gearon has received an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/96985/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
All five experts said BMI is not ideal for determining the health of your weight.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/987082018-06-27T19:56:04Z2018-06-27T19:56:04ZShould mobile phones be banned in schools? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/224824/original/file-20180626-19416-ap3yzp.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">We should teach students how to use technology appropriately, rather than banning it.</span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">Shutterstock</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>NSW Minister for Education Rob Stokes <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/massively-overdue-smartphone-review-to-tackle-predators-cyberbullies-20180621-p4zmsz.html">has ordered</a> a review into phone use in schools. He <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-21/ban-on-smartphones-in-nsw-schools-on-the-cards/9893186">said</a> the review would look at the risks and rewards of social media. The review will ultimately decide whether to ban mobile phones in NSW schools.</p>
<p>Finnish education expert Pasi Sahlberg also recently <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/schools-need-to-react-quickly-education-expert-urges-smartphone-ban-20180525-p4zhm4.html">said</a> he believed mobile phone-related distraction is a main reason for Australia sliding down in <a href="https://www.acer.org/ozpisa">PISA</a> rankings.</p>
<p>Parents and teachers have similar concerns about cyberbullying and safety, as well as technology distracting from schoolwork. But do the benefits of having phones in classrooms (such as contact with parents, access to mental health text lines, and learning opportunities) outweigh the risks?</p>
<p>We asked five experts if schools should ban mobile phones in classrooms.</p>
<h2>Four out of five experts said no</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Matthew Kearney receives funding from the ARC and Erasmus+.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/98708/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Four out of five experts say we shouldn’t ban mobile phones in classrooms.Sophie Heizer, Commissioning Editor, Education, The ConversationLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/954442018-06-14T20:38:33Z2018-06-14T20:38:33ZShould all women do pelvic floor exercises? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/216067/original/file-20180424-94149-16edwtn.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Doing them properly is key. </span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://www.continence.org.au/pages/key-statistics.html">Over a third</a> of Australian women suffer from urinary incontinence, and it’s estimated at least <a href="https://womhealth.org.au/conditions-and-treatments/genital-prolapse-fact-sheet">half of women</a> who’ve had more than one child have some degree of genital prolapse. </p>
<p>Pelvic floor disorders affect many women, and <a href="https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/pregnancy-and-birth/a-healthy-pregnancy/the-pelvic-floor">health professionals often recommend</a> exercising the pelvic floor muscles in order to keep them strong to reduce symptoms and prevent disorder.</p>
<p>We asked five experts if all women should be exercising these muscles regularly. </p>
<h2>Five out of five experts said yes</h2>
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<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>If you have a “yes or no” health question you’d like posed to Five Experts, email your suggestion to: alexandra.hansen@theconversation.edu.au</em></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Hannah Dahlen has received funding from the NHMRC and ARC. Victoria Salmon receives funding from the UK National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR, NHS or the Department of Health.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/95444/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
If you haven’t had kids you probably haven’t given much thought to your pelvic floor muscles. But 5 out of 5 experts say all women should regularly exercise them.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/951482018-05-17T20:06:38Z2018-05-17T20:06:38ZIs it ok to give children pain killers? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/215131/original/file-20180417-101486-y014b.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">Fever is a normal part of healing, so whether we should stop it with pain killers should be questioned.</span> <span class="attribution"><span class="source">from www.shutterstock.com</span></span></figcaption></figure><p>Children get sick and hurt a lot. Whether it’s playground injuries or cold and fever, we’re frequently wondering if we should reach for the kids’ Panadol. </p>
<p>But pain relief has side effects, and we know as adults we shouldn’t take it too liberally, so what about for our kids?</p>
<p>We asked five experts if it’s OK to give our kids pain killers.</p>
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<h2>Four out of five experts said yes</h2>
<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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<p><em>Disclosures: Greta Palmer has previously received grant support from Cadence Pharmaceuticals for a paracetamol study in neonates.</em></p><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/95148/count.gif" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" />
Parents worry about giving their kids pain relief. Four out of five experts say it’s OK.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/949912018-04-22T19:18:06Z2018-04-22T19:18:06ZIs walking enough exercise? We asked five experts<figure><img src="https://images.theconversation.com/files/214680/original/file-20180413-105522-1pxcaba.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&q=45&auto=format&w=496&fit=clip" /><figcaption><span class="caption">I love to go a-wandering. </span> <span class="attribution"><a class="source" href="https://unsplash.com/photos/ey1Obz7I2fw">Lacey Raper/Unsplash</a></span></figcaption></figure><p>We humans need to exercise in order to stay healthy. Exercise protects against disease and early death, and keeps us mobile and able to perform daily tasks. </p>
<p>Walking is an easy, free and enjoyable form of exercise. But is a nice stroll enough to confer the life-saving benefits we know come from exercise?</p>
<p>We posed this question to five specialists in the field. </p>
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<h2>Four out of five experts said yes</h2>
<p><strong><em>Here are their detailed responses:</em></strong></p>
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Four out of five experts say walking is enough exercise.Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation AUNZLicensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.