Why you shouldn’t follow the health regimes of these ‘peak zen’ people
While some health advice is right, some of the regimes these people follow are just ridiculous.
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Meat vs veg: how does a vegetarian diet stack up?
Ethical and environmental considerations are often the prompt for adopting a meat-free diet. But better health may also push some towards vegetarianism, with a new study showing vegetarians have a lower…
Girls in single‑parent families at greater risk of obesity
In Australia, girls in single-parent families are at a higher risk of being overweight or obese than children in dual-parent families. This fits with recent research findings from the United States showing…
The ‘French paradox’ turned out to be an illusion, but it led to some interesting research
Red wine may not explain the French paradox but chemicals within it do have a positive effect on health.
How to eat chocolate without piling on the pounds this Easter
It’s all about what you do after you indulge.
What’s made of legumes but sizzles on the barbie like beef? Australia’s new high‑tech meat alternative
Australian supermarkets and fast food chains will soon be stocking a homegrown meat alternative that tastes and feels like meat and even sizzles on the barbecue.
Taxes on sugary beverages are not enough on their own to halt march of obesity in Asia
To fight against obesity, a huge issue in Asia, governments must promote lifestyle changes through education and improve access to healthy foods.
Five lifestyle changes that might help you live longer and slow down ageing
Understanding your ‘biological age’ can help you live longer.
Mediterranean diet reduces stroke risk in women – but not men
A 17-year-long study finds that a Mediterranean-style diet reduces stroke risk in women by more than a fifth.
New dietary guidelines – evidence for healthy choices more certain
After nearly four years in the making, around 55,000 research publications reviewed, nutrients modelled into food and food groups, independent expert review and several rounds of consultations, the National…
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