This Month
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.
This Young Rich Lister has a fear of flying. Here’s how she deals with it
Wellness entrepreneur Jessica Sepel is a nervous traveller, so each trip involves a lot of preparation.
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.
Your diet could be disrupting your sleep. Here’s what to eat instead
Studies show that when people consume foods rich in fibre, tryptophan and unsaturated fats, they rest well and have fewer cravings for junk foods the next day.
January
How these top CEOs stay fit and healthy
Chief executives understand that investing in regular exercise and proper nutrition is good for business. But not everyone likes to tick this box by hiring a personal trainer.
I’m a fitness-obsessed engineer. Here’s how I eat 5000 calories per day
This engineer and aspiring athlete relies on supplements and high-calorie meals while training for intense fitness races.
Broken your New Year’s resolutions already? Here’s your next move
If you’ve failed to live up to your saintly intentions, don’t despair: you can still get back on track, the experts agree.
Is it really such a big deal to skip breakfast?
It’s fine to not eat in the morning, as long as you do so thoughtfully and find other ways to get enough fuel to get you through the day.
How intermittent fasting helps you lose weight and live longer
A systematic evaluation of 40 trials concluded that intermittent fasting works, with a typical weight loss of three to five kilograms over 10 weeks.
How to know if you have ‘wine face’, ‘cheese face’ or ‘sugar face’ – and how to fix it
If you’re currently bothered by a puffier face and dull skin, the problem is largely due to inflammation, nutritionists and skin experts say.
The healthiest types of coffee – and the ones to avoid
The benefits swirling around your cup may be dictated by how it’s prepared. Experts reveal the benefits and potential pitfalls of your go-to order.
Dry January is driving me to drink
I don’t care if you abstain, but I reject the cultural politics of being clean and sober when I have never been dirty and I have never been an addict.
Eight ways to create the perfect morning routine
Staying hydrated, exercise, stretching and breakfast all play a role. So do tea and coffee.
I lived a 1950s lifestyle and got fitter, slept better and lost weight
The food wasn’t great and no one would want to go back to washing sheets in the bath, but there were some surprising upsides.
Cancer rates among the young are increasing. Is food to blame?
Early onset cancer cases have increased by a staggering 79 per cent in the last 30 years, alarming figures show.
ASX rises; 2025’s M&A wave starts; Why men get belly fat
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
The real reason men get belly fat (and how to get rid of it)
Research suggests it’s more harmful to be a man who is overweight than a woman who is carrying extra pounds.
This exec has a fix for jet lag that’s been staring you in the face
Booking.com Oceania manager and BOSS Young Executive Todd Lacey says he also swears by two supplements to keep him healthy.
December 2024
3 reasons vegans are going back to meat
The shift piqued my interest. Does this represent a growing trend, and if so, what does that mean for efforts to nudge people towards more plant-based diets?
Five health changes to try in the new year, according to experts
Here are some easy-to-implement tips we learnt over the past 12 months, from skipping the rinse after brushing to drinking tart cherry juice.