This Month
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.
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
How Ozempic is changing the dinner date
The rising popularity of appetite-suppressing weight-loss drugs is creating new etiquette questions for restaurant diners.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.