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A grapefruit and three ravioli: What a dietitian makes of Roxy Jacenko’s food choices

The entrepreneur shares her day on a plate.

  • Nicole Economos

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The self-help industry is estimated to be worth $50 billion a year worldwide.

My boss spouts self-help nonsense. Why do my colleagues believe it?

In some workplaces, self-help is innocuous. But in this case, your boss’ views deserve to be treated with disdain.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Content creators have been touting quick ways to lower cortisol levels, with the latest being the ‘Cortisol Cocktail’. Experts say the premise of the problem, and the solutions, are misleading.

The biggest myth about the trending ‘Cortisol Cocktail’

Everything from poor sleep to weight loss can be solved if you ingest this sweet beverage, some claim. It’s too good to be true... so why do we believe it?

  • Bronte Gossling
Creatine is one of few performance enhancing supplements that isn’t banned and has a solid evidence base behind it. But should you take it even if you’re not an athlete?

Should you take creatine? The performance-enhancing drug may help non-athletes

It’s one of the few supplements in sport that’s legal, safe and has solid supporting evidence. That evidence suggests even the most lax gym-goer could benefit from taking it.

  • The Economist

A dietitian calls this netballer’s diet an ‘excellent mix’, except for this one thing

NSW Swifts player Teigan O’Shannassy shares what she eats to fuel her day.

  • Nicole Economos

I gave up booze five years ago: these are the 10 questions I always get asked

I never planned to stop drinking altogether, but here we are. And people have questions, lots of questions. This is what I tell them.

  • Genevieve Quigley
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Fiona Dews (at left) and Rose Glassock at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, NSW. After surviving breast cancer “the dragon boats brought us together”, says Dews.

‘Go us! Look at what we can do!’ The water sport empowering breast cancer survivors

The ancient sport of dragon boat racing is breathing a new spirit of joy and camaraderie into these rowers’ lives.

  • Sue Williams
Weight training has many benefits for long-term health.

Want to get into strength training? Experts explain the top four options

Lifting weights has become a popular way to build muscle strength and improve bone density. Which method you use depends on a number of factors.

  • Stephen Wade
This project by Carla Middleton is a pleasure to be in all year round, with sunlight celebrated, but not overwhelming, the space.

Why this is the No.1 test of a successful home

If you’re going home to a dark and gloomy residence in winter, it’s not giving you what you need.

  • Robyn Willis
Just because an old friend has reconnected online, it is not necessarily a green light to renew the friendship.

Should you renew an old friendship? Ask yourself these questions first

Just because an old friend has accepted an online connection doesn’t mean it’s an invitation to take up where you left off. Not all friendships are meant to last a lifetime.

  • Sarah Gundle

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