Can you bio hack your way to performing better at work? Lisa Leong is giving it a red hot go.

Since a health scare two years ago This Working Life Lisa has been using science and technology to try help her body and brain function better.

But in order to sort which are useful from those which are a waste of time and money we brought in a couple of scientists. ABC Science editor and neuroscientist Jonathan Webb sorts and ABC science journalist Jo Khan who puts her body on the line to trial a couple of these bio hacks.

* Blue light blockers

* Long cold showers

* Light emitting ear buds

Then executive coach Karen Gately unpacks whether you can be both a boss and a friend.