Yesterday
How to get rid of a ‘dowager’s hump’ – or ‘tech neck’
Experts say poor posture is as big a health risk as obesity and urge people to be checked by a registered chiropractor. Here are nine tips to help prevent it.
This Month
The three key ages your brain declines dramatically – and what to do
The clear spikes seen at 57, 70 and 78 are significantly more pronounced in some people. The reason for that is simple.
For this MD, golf is the ultimate challenge – both mental and physical
Nick McKimm’s lifelong love of the sport revolves around golf’s core values: respect, integrity and sportsmanship.
Hyrox is a global fitness phenomenon. Here’s how to get started
Hyrox athletes need to be strong enough to push and pull heavy sleds and fit enough to run for 90 minutes or longer. Here’s how to get started.
In basketball and in business, this MD knows when to take the shot
A lifetime of playing has taught Lawrence Lam that the best opportunities reveal themselves when you stay patient and read the flow.
How to stop comparing yourself with others
Weighing your life up against peers and strangers can damage your self-esteem. But how do you ditch this potentially corrosive habit?
Why rich men are so obsessed with living longer
Tech bros are trying to hack their way to longevity – but is an extended life a better one?
‘Thankful’ Scolyer surprised to be alive despite brain cancer’s return
But the former Australian of the Year says “I feel devastated and upset” after prolonging his life with a revolutionary treatment.
Healthscope preparing for potential sale after reaching lender deal
The Brookfield-owned private health operator says it is preparing for a potential sale of the business as part of options being explored with its lenders.
The ultimate German philosophy for a happier life
Dial down – just a bit – on individual satisfaction and lean – just a bit – into community well-being. Here’s a four point checklist to help.
Why do women live longer than men?
It holds true regardless of where females live, how much money they make and many other factors. It’s even true for most other mammals.
We may finally know why women age better than men
The biological clock of the female brain ticks a little slower than that of men’s.
Are you a super-recogniser? The science of superior facial processing
People’s ability to recall faces is a crucial skill in business. But it also falls within a spectrum – from those with relative blindness to outperformers.
What we should tell first-time mothers about maternity leave
Women would feel better if saying anything negative about maternity leave was not frowned upon.
This MD and confirmed speed freak intends to pedal his way to old age
Sodali & Co’s Paul Ryan lives for the thrill of a fast descent, but it’s time spent cycling with family that he most cherishes.
If your eye is twitching, this is what your body is trying to tell you
Before you jump to grim conclusions, some simple lifestyle tweaks could be the solution to your twitch.
Olympic weightlifting is hard. This boss uses the 1pc rule to get it done
When you’re lifting 50kg worth of iron above your head, there’s no room for distraction. For Cristina Chang, those moments of focus provide needed respite.
February
Treating patients with cancer, I’ve learnt 5 crucial life lessons
As an oncologist, I’ve tried to be a good student and take notes from those I’ve helped. One thing they’ve taught me? Don’t wait until retirement to enjoy life.
Is ‘Zone 2’ the magic effort level for exercise?
The real benefit may turn out to be that it allows you to recover quickly and do it again the next day – while perhaps even enjoying it.
Should weight-loss drugs be given to children?
A battle over how to treat childhood obesity is brewing between two groups who each believe their approach has young people’s best interests at heart.
The secret to supercharging your health? Upping your fibre intake
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or dodge diabetes, this once-unsung dietary hero is the ultimate nutritional silver bullet.
A lifetime of tennis taught this MD to turn challenges into triumphs
BNB Butler’s Charlotte Brett first picked up a racquet as a toddler. Now she’s passing on the values she’s learnt on court to the next generation.
US pharma giant Cosette makes $672m bid for Mayne Pharma
US pharma giant Cosette has offered $7.40 a share for Mayne Pharmaceuticals, a premium to recent trading but a fraction of the $42 it was trading at in 2016.
Young and slim? You still may not be safe from middle-aged spread
A study of almost 4000 people investigated how a person’s unique genetic make-up affects their risk of becoming obese in midlife.
Think moderate drinking is a good option? Think again
Just one alcoholic beverage a day increases the risk of liver cirrhosis, oesophageal cancer, oral cancer and injuries of various kinds, says a new analysis.