This Month
These changes helped Matt run a sub-3-hour marathon. They can be risky
Changing how you jog could make you much faster. But researchers say you should “tread carefully” and work with a coach to avoid causing more harm than good.
The cheating allegations that rocked this world record run
William Goodge became the fastest person to run across Australia in May. But some people claimed he was too good to be true.
11 things you and your partner must talk about
These areas are common sources of conflict and can lead to feelings of frustration and disconnection if not discussed.
I tested my VO2 max – here’s what I learnt about fitness and longevity
VO2 max was once a fitness metric that only elite endurance athletes cared about. A growing body of research linking it to healthy ageing has changed that.
Australia set to break a fitness world record
Recruiter Dominic Sheppard earns $2000 a month on the side coaching people to compete in Hyrox, which will break a world record in Sydney this weekend.
June
Philip Lowe has his golf handicap down to 9.5. Next target: a chin-up
A near-death experience nine years ago gave the former Reserve Bank governor a new perspective on healthy living, and is part of the reason he is joining the board of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
Lowe backs GST, company tax shake-up
Former Reserve Bank governor urges the Albanese government to embark on an ambitious overhaul of tax and policy settings to make Australia a great place to invest.
The heart condition that’s a side effect of being super fit
Research has found frequently performing intense exercise is, counterintuitively, a risk factor for a heart condition that can have serious consequences.
How Ben went from 4.5 to 7 hours of sleep a night
Studies show cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, or CBT-i, is more effective than taking sleeping pills over the long term and has no side effects.
Rich Australians are paying $3500 for this scan
Rebecca Keen believes a full-body MRI may have saved her life, but doctors say getting one could cause more harm than good.
IVF patients share horror stories amid Monash embryo bungle
The revelation of a second mix-up at a Monash IVF clinic this week has led to renewed calls for greater industry regulation.
Monash IVF bungle leaves booming sector under the spotlight
After two embryo transfers were botched, there are growing calls for nationally consistent laws to strengthen regulation of the sector.
Monash IVF CEO resigns after second embryo mix-up
Chief executive Michael Knaap has resigned days after the embattled fertility company admitted to a second embryo error in just three months.
Monash IVF admits to second embryo transfer bungle this year
Shares in the fertility services group, the largest in the country, have fallen by half since the first incident was disclosed two months ago.
Waking up tired? AI may be able to tell you why
The overwhelming majority of people with obstructive sleep apnoea are unaware they suffer from it. A new wave of technology could change that.
April
Meet the man running from Cottesloe to Bondi in 35 days
British ultra runner William Goodge is attempting to run across Australia – the equivalent of 90 marathons – in 35 days to claim a new world record.
Forget perks and benefits. This is what employees really care about
The things that make a workplace great haven’t really changed that much. The Financial Review BOSS Best Places to Work awards reveal what they are.
What the research actually says about WFH
Peter Dutton has ditched his pledge to force public servants back to the office, calling the policy a mistake. So, what do we know about working from home?
How your brain changes when you run a marathon
Scientists have discovered another fuel source for marathon runners, and it could lead to new treatments for diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Put tech-savvy 20-year-olds on ASX company boards: HR boss
Should companies add tech-savvy Gen Z workers to their company boards? Some HR professionals think they are missing a trick if they don’t.