Today
The five-day diet that cuts belly fat
Professor Valter Longo’s eating plan called “Pro-Lon” was awarded the first patent for “promoting longevity and health span”.
- Jessica Salter
This Month
Will Ozempic crush the junk-food business?
Developers inventing products for big food companies are trying to work out how to sell convenience food to those who suddenly crave fresh fruit.
- Tomas Weber
November
I ate like Trump for a week. I don’t understand how he is still alive
Donald Trump’s diet is that of a child, just a bland bonanza of beige – and it properly affected my body.
- Gareth Davies
The supplement that burns fat and boosts energy
Can MCT, a natural fat found in coconuts and palm oil, really help you lose weight?
- Lebby Eyres
‘Sounds like a comedy sketch, lunch with a person on Ozempic’
After a lifetime of being overweight, best-selling author Johann Hari lost 20 kilograms on Ozempic, but he says it’s much more than a weight-loss drug.
- Fiona Buffini
I’ve tried 20 different fad diets, but this is how I finally lost 31kg
A former actor and model reveals how she slimmed down in a healthy way – and became an online health and fitness coach.
- Tara Dixon
What fizzy drinks really do to your body – and the worst ones for you
A single can of Coca-Cola or Monster Energy will put you over the daily recommended sugar limit. But artificially sweetened beverages may not be much better.
- Sue Quinn
- Analysis
- Analysis
Is it healthy to eat just once a day?
Bruce Springsteen said he does, so experts were asked about the science behind the one-meal-a-day diet.
- Updated
- Amanda Schupak
October
I was an exhausted banker. I’ve now reversed my biological age, to 37
As a director with one of the biggest banks in the world, I suffered a meltdown that became my wake-up call. Here’s how I made a stunning transformation.
- Sanjeev Pathak
Are plant burgers better than beef? Here’s how to decide
Are burgers made from plants really better for you than real beef burgers? Scientists have found that in most cases, plant-based meat substitutes can improve your health.
- Anahad O’Connor
September
The doctor-turned-CEO aiming to beat Ozempic
Adam Steensberg leads Zealand Pharma, a Danish drug maker whose stock has risen by more than 800 per cent since he took over in 2022.
- Sara Sjolin
ASX nears record; Housing eats economy; Top lawyer’s $18m home
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Posh people have got the right idea when it comes to diet
Beef, vegetables from the garden and proper butter are the bare necessities for your average toff.
- Sophia Money-Coutts
- Opinion
- Opinion
How to eat for a long and healthy life
The length and quality of your life will be determined in part by your genetics. But how you live your life is important, too.
- Alice Callahan
August
Can a healthy diet help autistic children to thrive?
It’s early days but researchers are hopeful that diet could be a key factor in easing some symptoms of the condition.
- David Cox
July
The cheap vegetable that could save your life
According to a new study, eating carrots increases carotenoids in your skin. These phytonutrients lead to a lower risk of chronic disease and a stronger immune function.
- Jack Rear
The five best exercises to beat burnout and stress
Knowing what type of exercise to focus on when needed is key to allowing the stress chemicals to move through you more effectively.
- Boudicca Fox-Leonard
How to nail the 30-plants-a-week meal challenge
A major study found that the greater number of plants a person ate, the healthier they were. So we had a crack at it.
- Luke Benedictus
Getting tired as you grow older? Here’s how to keep your energy up
If you feel like you’re often exhausted and needing more naps as you age, you should try to put a stop to it before it becomes more serious.
- Trisha Pasricha
Study finds a treatment more effective than Ozempic for slimming down
The analysis found a rival drug made by Eli Lilly leads to faster and better weight loss, causing shares in to Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk’s to also drop.
- Reuters
