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Matthews opted for warmth over mobility with a thick and buoyant wetsuit in Antarctica. He says it was like “wearing a bin bag in a sauna”.

7 continents, 21 days: How TV star shaved years off triathlon record

Reality TV star turned endurance athlete Spencer Matthews braved Antarctica’s frigid waters and the persistent threat of leopard seal attack to smash two world records.

Sam Freeman experienced some loneliness when he moved to Sydney.

What you may be getting wrong about male loneliness

The feeling peaks in men’s 40s, before declining at age 50 and rising again at 70. But contrary to popular belief, the most troubling trend is in another group.

Clare Bailey Mosley during the British Podcast Awards in September 2024.

Michael Mosley’s widow: ‘I hoped he’d been kidnapped’

Clare Bailey Mosley says her husband’s death last year was “one of those freak, crap things that happen”, and is coping with his loss by continuing his legacy.

Oprah Winfrey, pictured here in Sydney last Thursday, has returned to Australia for the first time in a decade for a series of in-conversation live events sponsored by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.

Why Oprah Winfrey can’t discuss what brought her to Australia

Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of weight-loss drug Mounjaro, is sponsoring a series of Oprah Winfrey live events. But local laws restrict her explaining why.

People taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are undergoing a “psychological shift”

Ozempic is already changing what we buy, from clothing to holidays

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs will play a huge role in society. Even now, they are reshaping the consumer economy and what companies are doing to adapt.

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Even if your night is as bad as in The Hangover, help is on its way the morning after.

I got blind drunk in Las Vegas – here’s how I cured my hangover

Dr Jason Burke claims he can banish even the most violent hangover in less than two hours – but it will cost you several hundred dollars.

I’m more an explorer than a racer, says this sailing-obsessed VP

Gwilym Funnell has sailed his 42-foot catamaran Hwylio from Brisbane to Sydney, but mostly likes discovering local waterways with family and friends.

The best tracker for you depends on what you want to get out of it, says bioinformatician and wearables expert Rob ter Horst.

The best wearables for sleep, sport and general health tracking

From stress and sleep, to your breathing rate and cardiovascular strain, modern wearables claim to track an ever-growing list of health and fitness metrics.

Age is the main factor that drives infertility. But fertility does not suddenly plummet on your 35th birthday.

Why the idea of a ‘fertility cliff’ at 35 is not totally true

Doctors and researchers say that many women see their mid-30s as a tipping point. But getting pregnant hinges on a complex array of factors.

Scott Maggs with his mobile skin check clinic hooked up to the new Defender.

Australian skin cancer crusader wins inaugural Land Rover Defender Award

Scott Maggs has spent 15 years campaigning in memory of a friend who died of melanoma. A $200k bursary and Defender vehicle for two years will help him save more lives.

Simon Cowell has joined the ranks of the wealthy trying to look better, live longer and beat biology.

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the rise of the ‘Rejuvenati’

Simon Cowell is the latest to join the ‘Midlife Crisis Collective’ of men striving to solve the “problem” of ageing.

The makers of health and fitness trackers want to be able to provide personalised recommendations.

Blood test results on Whoop? Welcome to the future of wearables

Users can upload past blood test results to see how their habits and behaviours are affecting their biomarkers.

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Inflammation of the coronary arteries plays an important role in heart disease but has often gone undetected, leading to sudden heart attacks in otherwise healthy people.

This test predicts your chances of a heart attack in the next 8 years

Developed by researchers at Oxford University, the technology has been described by cardiologists as the “best predictor of a heart attack”.

Former prime minister John Howard leaves the Australian Club.

The Australian Club’s finances are creaking

The nation’s oldest and most esteemed gentleman’s club is full of businessmen and fund managers. What do they make of its accounts?

Dylan Winick.

Australia’s newest viral sport is this CEO’s go-to stress buster

Nayax’s Dylan Winik fell in love with pickleball – an easy-to-learn hybrid of ping-pong and tennis – thanks to its mix of social connection and strategic thinking.

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Dr Marita Long, Professor Blossom Stephan and Associate Professor Michael Woodward offer tips on how to reduce your risk of dementia.

Why your exercise routine may not be enough to protect your brain

Dementia has overtaken heart disease to become Australia’s No.1 killer, yet as many as half of cases could be prevented by lifestyle changes.

Plant-based fibre can help dilate blood vessels, reduce arterial stiffness and regulate blood pressure.

I’m a cardiologist. Here’s what you need to know about red meat

Our microbiome may play a much bigger role in heart health than we once realised. Eating more plant-based fibre, ferments and antioxidant-rich foods can help.

The viral health claim that taking estrogen in perimenopause could reduce one’s risk of breast cancer, heart attack and stroke by 60 per cent was based on a misinterpretation of a recent study.

Oestrogen the ‘ultimate longevity drug’? Not so fast

A flawed study caused panic about hormone replacement therapy for women. Experts think the backlash has gone too far.

Too much highly processed food, too often hurts our heart health.

43 global health experts push for tobacco-style war on processed foods

Citing big health risks, scientists argue in The Lancet that governments must act urgently to curb foods laden with harmful additives, fat, sugar and salt.

Nick Orchard, founder of Uncut Coaching and the coaching program The Big Refresh

This fighting founder discovered inner peace in the boxing ring

“Something magical happens when everything is clicking: the conscious you disappears entirely,” says Uncut Coaching’s Nick Orchard.

At least 5 per cent of people with Hodgkin lymphoma experience pain in a lymph node or another discreet area of the body after drinking, one study found.

I’m a cancer expert. Here are 4 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

An oncologist reveals four lesser-known symptoms, from alcohol-related pain to high calcium levels, that warrant a visit to your doctor.

From TV party boy to 7 ironman triathlons in 21 days

Spencer Matthews is tackling the challenge, including a stop in Perth, to raise funds for charity and continue his journey of self-transformation.

Moini goes through his paces on one of the machines in the gym.

He made hair removal and Botox popular. Now he’s enjoying his wealth

Laser Clinics Australia co-founder Babak Moini spends his time at the gym, socialising, ensuring he sleeps enough – and making a classic Sydney property play.

Dopamine creates the will to engage in effortful action in pursuit of a goal.

6 tips for beating dopamine distraction to get more done

Dopamine creates the will to engage in effortful action in pursuit of a goal. Here’s how to make it work for you, not against you.

The market for cosmetic surgery in Australia was worth about $2.6 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach about $6 billion by 2033.

Facelift in your 30s? Welcome to the age of agelessness

To maintain a perpetually “refreshed” look, cosmetic treatments are being sought earlier and more often. But what does it mean to grow older when no one appears to be ageing?

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