Yesterday
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.
This Month
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May
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.
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.
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.
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.
What the science says about death and working longer
Researchers have spent decades trying to find a link between retirement and longevity.