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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.

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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’.

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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January

Private Healthcare Australia chief executive Dr Rachel David aims for five to six home workouts each week using the Les Mills workout app.

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.

Hyrox combines both running and functional workout stations.

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.

Some of just don’t find breakfast appealing.

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.

Intermittent fasting

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.

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