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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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There are more than 100 biologically active compounds in coffee.

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.

According to Cancer Research UK, alcohol causes seven different types of cancer.

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.

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Eight ways to create the perfect morning routine

Staying hydrated, exercise, stretching and breakfast all play a role. So do tea and coffee.

Models at the Japanese Trade Fair at the Trocadero in Sydney in 1959.

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.

A new study has found a correlation between ultra-processed food and cancer rates.

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.

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