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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.

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Nervous about going to the toilet at work? A gastroenterologist’s tips

I realise it can be hard to talk about subjects that many people consider uncomfortable. But the first step to normalising our bodies and gut is talking openly.

5 longevity hacks for busy people

It is well known that healthy habits help you age well, but which are the most efficient? Experts share anti-ageing strategies for the time-strapped.

This ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backers

A host of big-name investors from Tom Hardy to Bill Moss are backing a health company aiming to take curcumin mainstream.

Blood cancers, including leukaemia and lymphoma, are now the second most common and deadly form of cancer, according to the Leukaemia Foundation.

Doctors hail ‘potential cure’ for a common cancer

Oncologists have long considered multiple myeloma incurable. But the results of a last-ditch study mean they are daring to say what they previously had not.

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Matt Comyn gets up at about 6am but doesn’t use an alarm clock.

How Matt Comyn starts his day

You don’t need eight hours’ sleep or a fixed morning routine. Listen to the CBA chief executive on the extended version of the 15 Minutes with the BOSS podcast.

Wim Hof breaking a record for immersion in an ice bath. But are far shorter dips even healthy?

Are ice baths really good for you? Here’s what the science says

Podcasters, influencers and athletes tout them, but despite their popularity, cold plunges can undo the benefits of resistance training, a new study shows.

Katrina Burchell was taking vitamin B12 supplements, but that wasn’t enough.

‘I thought my brain fog was dementia, but it was a vitamin deficiency’

When solicitor Katrina Burchell was commuting, she got on the wrong train – for the third night in a row. It was the start of a journey that made her a CEO.

Most people with obstructive sleep apnoea aren’t being treated because they don’t know they have it.

Waking up tired? AI may be able to tell you why

The overwhelming majority of people with obstructive sleep apnoea are unaware they suffer from it. A new wave of technology could change that.

A new study of more than 47,000 women found links between coffee and healthy ageing.

The drink that makes healthy ageing 13pc more likely

Most people who consume coffee appreciate the quick jolt of energy it provides. A new study suggests it could also help you live better for longer.

A render of the upcoming The Commons Health Club in South Yarra, set to open in November.

Co-working hub morphs into wellness centre for members

Busy co-working operator The Commons is opening new facilities that cater to Australia’s fast-growing interest in luxury health and wellness.

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.

Lululemon managing director Tim Holland.

Why the Lululemon MD doesn’t prioritise physical health any more

There was a time when Trevor Holland would tell people his Lululemon role was a side job, even though he was working there 40 hours a week as store manager.

Could changing your plasma actually help you live longer?

A new study says this trendy anti-ageing treatment may be able to slow the biological breakdown that comes with age, even in otherwise healthy people.

Healthy sleep can range from six-and-a-half to 10 hours a night.

How to get eight uninterrupted hours – by a sleep professor

Our modern fixation with getting eight solid hours’ sleep, you may be glad to hear, is nonsense, according to a sleep professor.

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May

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Common vitamin may slow ageing, new study suggests

A large trial shows that it may delay one biological mechanism. But do not rush out to buy supplements just yet, say experts.

Swimming is a low-impact full-body workout and great for burning calories.

Which exercise burns calories fastest – walking, cycling or swimming?

Here’s how to lose 450 grams of fat a week for healthy, sustainable weight loss, according to an expert.

Matt Heine in his home gym. “Routine is essential. Making sure I find time to stay fit, enjoy downtime and, most importantly, get enough quality sleep is critical.”

From normal to nuts, the fitness habits of top entrepreneurs

Personal trainers aplenty, at-home Pilates studios and full-body scans put the “well” into wealthy.

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Use this brain hack to get a better sleep tonight

A Canadian professor has come up with a simple solution to stop the doom spirals that keep so many of us awake at 3am. It worked for me.

It’s important to consider your health status and what work means to you.

What the science says about death and working longer

Researchers have spent decades trying to find a link between retirement and longevity.

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