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The benefits of a low-sugar diet, and the foods to eat and avoid
If you're confused about which sugars are healthy, here's a guide to the sweet stuff.
How long does it really take to sober up?
Gareth Davies attempted to sober up after binge drinking with an alcohol monitor attached.
What you should – and shouldn’t – do two hours before you want to sleep
From doomscrolling to drinking an extra glass of wine, what wrecks our sleep?
Why multi-tasking is bad for your brain
The ability to do several jobs at once causes stress - and could be rewiring our brains.
The 10 health benefits of giving up alcohol
With Dry July coming up, here's why going dry will improve many aspects of your life.
What are compound exercises and why should you try them?
Interested in quick exercise and healthy ageing? Consider this workout.
How Friday-night running became more popular than going out for a drink
More people are ditching weekend pints in favour of the social run.
How probiotics can revolutionise our health
Our skin, immune system and mental health can all improve if we improve our microbiome.
'Keep accountable': Lessons from a mum of three who runs a half-marathon a day
A single mum balances fulltime work and raising three kids with 21km of running a day.
Making these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementia
Midlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.
How much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?
A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.
The types of stones our bodies make - and how we can prevent them
You've heard of kidney stones and gallstones - but did you know there are more?
Have smartphones killed the art of conversation?
Once upon a time, human relationships developed without smartphones.
The surprising health benefits of dirt
Digging into some dirt can unearth the secret to a strong immune system.
Revealed: The foods most recalled over safety concerns
Undeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.
Why your favourite sleep position may be shortening your life
The position you favour has the potential to trigger its own set of health issues.
How a month without meat slashed my cholesterol
How do you give up meat and dairy when you hate most vegetables and love cheese?
‘Free-from’ foods could be doing you more harm than good
Unless you have an allergy, 'free-from' foods probably not the best option, say experts.
Does this TikTok freezing hack make your bread healthier?
Several recent TikToks have claimed that freezing bread actually makes it better for you.
Four effective ways to reduce food waste at home
Wasting food is a serious emergency around the world.
From rugby field to $350m retirement village: Summerset nears tryline
Deposits taken on the first stage or 180 units amount to around $100m of sales.
Alcohol tolerance changes with age - how can you minimise the damage?
If you think you can drink like a 20-year-old in your 60s, think again.
World’s oldest man shares the secret to his longevity
Guinness World Records has confirmed John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, as the new title holder.
Warnings of abdominal cancer 'epidemic' as Kate reveals diagnosis
Cancer is affecting fit, younger people more often – researchers don't yet understand why.
How to ‘switch on’ your anti-ageing genes – and live longer
Lifestyle habits are intertwined with how our genes are expressed.
Why a few drinks change your personality
Turning from a happy to a sad drunk? How to know which kind you are, and how to change.
How can I lose my beer belly and still drink alcohol?
It can be taxing for not only the bank account, but also long-term health.
This simple act is a protective factor against dementia
Prioritising this act can make all the difference to your risk down the line.
Microplastics are everywhere - including throughout us
With new studies revealing the reach of microplastics, scientists urge action.
What your cravings say about your healthy eating goals
Why we crave bad foods when we're doing a health reset - and what we can do about it.
Can bananas really lower your blood pressure?
Undiagnosed high blood pressure can put you at risk of heart disease and stroke.
2024 transformation
Kiwi personal trainer Samantha Bluemel's tips for how to build lasting habits for a longer life. Video / Corey Fleming
The real reasons why men and women lose weight differently
Ever wondered why your partner sheds pounds faster – or slower – than you do?