Diet and Fitness
The key to improving your memory
Lissa Christopher Science has found that working up a sweat helps you remember, but you need to wait.
'Biggest Loser' researcher explains why weight loss won't stick
Sammy Caiola "It's not just because I like cheeseburgers" says researcher, of his own weight loss battle.
Coffee itself isn't cancerous, but watch out for 'very hot' beverages
Ariana Eunjung Cha Just be sure to wait a few minutes more before drinking your latte.
Should Australia have overweight-only gyms?
Sarah Berry When Kishan Shah weighed 180 kilograms, he wanted to lose weight but was too ashamed to step foot inside the very place that would help him to achieve that.
Should we sleep twice a day?
Melinda Jackson and Siobhan Banks Around a third of the population have trouble sleeping, including difficulties maintaining sleep throughout the night.
How to beat the bloat (a.k.a. food baby)
Ellie Krieger Do you feel so bloated you feel like you're having a 'food baby'? Follow this advice.
Do fat-soled, ultra-cushioned shoes help you run better?
Gretchen Reynolds Can fat-soled shoes that appear to have been constructed in part from marshmallows help you run better?
Bowl of porridge a day could be secret to a longer life
Sarah Knapton A bowl of porridge a day could protect against heart disease and cancer, say scientists
Let's talk about sober socialising and social anxiety
Sarah Berry I stood, clutching my champagne glass with sweaty palms, and tried to look enthralled by the floral arrangement.
Should we still be choosing fat-free over full-fat products?
Rebecca Charlotte Reynolds Light or “lite”, 99% fat-free, reduced fat, low fat, less fat, reduced calorie, low calorie, lean, extra lean – are products with these labels always healthier?
Turning down the heat for a healthier diet
Paula Goodyer Now that science is telling us that gut microbes are important to our health, what foods should we eat to encourage healthy gut bacteria to flourish?
Overeater
How overeaters can keep their food intake under control
Susie Burrell Are you an overeater? Nutritionist Susie Burrell reveals smart, simple ways to keep your food intake under control.
Why 'everything in moderation' doesn't work
Catherine Rodie There is an obvious flaw to this oft-cited nutritional advice: it's very subjective.
Hollywood star's incredible transformation
J.K. Simmons goal for his role in the movie, Whiplash, was to have 'sick arms.'
Are we driving ourselves fat? Time spent in car leads to bigger belly
Sarah Berry Time spent sitting in traffic is enough to raise most people's frustration levels. Turns out it raises more than that.
The problem with vitamin pills and supplements
Sarah Berry A magic pill is a sexy concept. With it we can instantly remedy any wrongs in our diet or lifestyle.
When you lose weight, where does it actually go?
When you lose weight, it literally vanishes into thin air. For real.
Should you walk or should you run?
Paula Goodyer Want to get fitter and burn up some kilojoules? By all means go for a walk – but going for a run will help you reach your goals faster.
Unexpected pregnancy, hair loss - meet Australia's 'dangerous' new diet
Liam Mannix Unexpected pregnancy, halted periods, hair loss, leg cramps, nausea, rash and a general feeling of coldness.
The 10-3-2-1-0 formula can help you sleep better and increase productivity
Mark Molloy Better sleep and more productivity during the day could be just around the corner using this very simple technique.
