Health misinformation on social media - Which?

How do you know whether the health advice you’re seeing online is actually helping you? Dr Nighat Arif explains the rise of cyberchondria – when Googling symptoms sends your anxiety spiralling and convinces you something’s wrong. Hear Dr Nighat explain why online health information can be misleading, how to spot red flags, and what to do instead. Listen to our ‘Can we get healthier as we age’ podcast in full to hear our expert panel discuss sleep, nutrition, HRT and all things wellbeing