Diet and Fitness
'Fat but fit' may be a myth, researchers say
Ariana Eunjung Cha One of the most controversial ideas in medical science today is whether people can really be fat and fit. That is, is weight in itself a marker of health - or simply a suggestion of a person's physical fitness?
Saliva test could identify those at risk of early death
Laura Donnelly A simple saliva test could provide an early indication of how likely a person is to die prematurely, new research suggests.
Why it's time to quit sit-ups
Sarah Berry Back strain is one of the most common exercise injuries. It turns out that one of the most common exercises is likely to be causing it.
Alcohol's effect on your health: What the science says
Aaron E. Carroll Looking to have a few drinks these holidays? There are risks, but done right, benefits too.
Five myths about gluten
Alessio Fasano For people with coeliac disease, complex proteins found in gluten wreak havoc on the small intestine. For the rest of us, it's a different story.
Benefits of yoga may go bone-deep
Jane E. Brody Yoga enthusiasts link the practice to a long list of health benefits.
One addition will make your next barbecue healthier
Paula Goodyer So you've bought the steaks, the drinks are chilling and the barbecue tools are poised for action but did anyone remember the resistant starch?
What alcohol does to your body after 40
Anna Magee One glass might be good for your health but more is associated with a host of illnesses and problems.
Five kitchen rules: the healthiest, leanest ways to cook
Paula Goodyer Sometimes it's not so much the food we eat that makes us fat and sick, but how we cook it.
Yoga trends 2016: Activewear, Instagram and introspection
Sarah Berry I recently - inadvertently - succumbed to a popular - but largely inadvertent - trend in yoga; see-through pants.
Fast moves to slow down ageing
Paula Goodyer We've known for decades that exercise is a great anti-ager when it comes to how we look and how we function. It keeps pot bellies at bay by burning kilojoules and fights frailty by building stronger muscles. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. It may also have the power to work deep down in our cells to slow biological ageing.
More menus count calories, but obesity rate remains high
Aaron E. Carroll Does calorie labelling really make a difference, asks Aaron E. Carroll?
Body fat can fight your efforts to lose weight
Sarah Berry A new study sheds light on why some people struggle to lose weight.
No-strings-attached exercise Bodypass launches in Brisbane
Sarah Berry Two to three exercise classes a day.
Chew on this
The kindness cure - a new way to tackle problem eating
Paula Goodyer We all know by now (or at least we should) that fat shaming is more likely to make a weight problem worse, not better.
Goodbye bootcamp, hello wearable tech: Top fitness trends for 2016
Sarah Berry Pack up your war paint and turn the volume down on your shouty exercise instructor, because the days of bootcamp are thankfully behind us.
Yoga classes banned over 'cultural genocide'
Michael Koziol The University of Ottawa Student Federation raised international eyebrows when it cancelled yoga classes because of concerns about "cultural genocide", colonialism and "western supremacy".
Personalised nutrition: Is this the future of food?
Sarah Berry This could change the future of food.
