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40 Years of Zen offers enlightenment to those without time to waste.

Can you really gain 40 years of spiritual enlightenment in a week?

Time in darkened pods, brainwave mapping and remembering past hurts – after parting with $24,500 – are all part of a “neurohacking” retreat that promises a zen mindset in record time.

This Month

Doctors say patients taking the pill must lift weights regularly to ward off muscle loss.

5 things doctors want you to know before taking Ozempic

Lifting weights and eating a lot of protein are among the tips medics have for patients trying GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.

Kiwi fruits contain an enzyme that can aid digestion by helping to break down proteins.

I’m a gut doctor. Here’s why I tell my patients to eat this one fruit

It’s bursting with nutrients, packs two to four grams of fibre and contains an enzyme that can aid digestion by helping to break down proteins.

OpenAI chief economist Ronnie Chatterji

Why OpenAI’s top economist gets ChatGPT to check his meals

Ronnie Chatterji says the use cases for ChatGPT go well beyond work and study, including as a diet and fitness coach.

June

Bone broth is a key ingredient in ramen.

Why that bowl of ramen could keep you looking young

Bone broth is rich in collagen, which is good for your skin. It’s also healthier than stock, but do its other claims stack up? We asked nutritionists.

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Some families found that as parents lost their appetite through medication, they could get their kids cooking to compensate.

Ozempic can make some people lose weight without them even taking it

Families of those administering the drug are discovering a surprising side effect: they are changing their relationship with food.

A higher intake of plant oils such as canola has been linked to a lower risk of cancer.

I’m a cancer expert. Here are 11 science-based ways to cut your risk

About one in five people around the world will develop the disease throughout the course of their lives. Take these tips to help avoid it.

May

If you’re on Ozempic, you might not want much more than this for your main.

How Ozempic is changing the dinner date

The rising popularity of appetite-suppressing weight-loss drugs is creating new etiquette questions for restaurant diners.

Diets with comparatively higher amounts of plant-based foods were associated with a higher likelihood of healthy ageing.

Eat this to help you reach 70 without chronic disease

A diet rich in plant-based foods and fewer ultra-processed products is associated with healthier ageing, a study has found.

A curry containing turmeric will have a “significant GLP effect” and naturally decrease hunger.

How the Ozempic hormone works – and ways to increase it naturally

Weight-loss jabs can come with a range of side effects from digestive discomfort and wrinkled, sagging skin to kidney failure. But there is an alternative.

Cathy Sparks, Nike’s head of APAC at the Sydney Swans HQ.

Why this top Nike exec starts her day with a protein coffee

Cathy Sparks, Nike’s vice president and general manager for Asia Pacific and Latin America has learnt to eat a protein-rich breakfast.

April

Grant Hackett is now a CEO. But his diet is still heavy on protein

The long-distance champion rarely swims these days but uses his successes and failures in the pool to become a better leader and person.

The more protein, the better? Here’s a fact-check of 6 big claims

Social media influencers – many with medical or scientific degrees in their bios – claim most people are woefully deficient in the nutrient. Are they right?

Your mindset and the way you feel go a long way towards living longer.

5 science-backed longevity ‘hacks’ that don’t cost a fortune

Pursuing a longer life has become an expensive – and time-consuming – hobby. But it doesn’t have to be. Many practices that work are also the cheapest.

Janine Allis

Boost Juice founder on her top health hacks and her aversion for VERBS

Janine Allis, who is also behind Betty’s Burgers and a director of Kogan, explains why there is no such thing as imposter syndrome and why ‘yes’ always beats ‘no’.

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March

An unhealthy, unbalanced gut will also affect the health of your brain and liver.

What alcohol does to your gut health

Unfortunately, even if you’re maxing out on kombucha, much of the good work is undone by a boozy meal or a few beers in the pub. Here are four tips to help.

February

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.

The BSM gene increases the chance of becoming obese by 600 per cent.

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.

An unhealthy can disrupt sleep, which in turn can lead to poor food choices.

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.

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