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Avoid the winter weight: Sticking with your diet goals as the colder months set in
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How can intermittent fasting help with weight loss

How can intermittent fasting help with weight loss

Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular way to improve overall health. But does it work for over 60s? Here's what older adults should know.
Understanding hormonal weight gain for women over 60. Source: Getty
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Tips to avoid hormonal weight gain

Tips to avoid hormonal weight gain

Understanding which hormones are responsible for imbalances can help women over 60 get their hormonal weight back on track.
This CSIRO expert sheds light on new weight loss research. Source: getty
Experts

Mind doesn’t matter when it comes to weight loss

Mind doesn’t matter when it comes to weight loss

“Many people feel they have to be in the ‘right’ headspace to start eating well and exercising more. Waiting for this day to come can really hinder even starting the process."
The findings concluded that of the sample group of adults studied, those who underwent bariatric surgery were at a significant 32 per cent less likelihood of developing obesity-associated cancer. Source: Getty
Cancer

Surgery-based weight loss linked to substantial decrease in cancer risk

Surgery-based weight loss linked to substantial decrease in cancer risk

New research published by the JAMA network has discovered a link between bariatric surgery and a substantial decrease in developing cancer.
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Top tips for staying motivated when trying to lose weight

Top tips for staying motivated when trying to lose weight

CSIRO health expert Dr Pennie McCoy explores the top tips for staying motivated when looking to lose weight
Maintaining weight may be a helpful solution to ease arthritic pain. Source: Getty
Arthritis and joint pain

Get to the point with joints: fight arthritis with weight loss

Get to the point with joints: fight arthritis with weight loss

CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian, Pennie McCoy, talks about the importance of weight management to ease the pain of arthritis and joint pain.
Nuts are a good healthy snack that will keep you feeling full for longer. Source: Getty
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Beat the winter bulge: Smart snacks to stave off unwanted weight

Beat the winter bulge: Smart snacks to stave off unwanted weight

Leading nutritionist Dr Gina Cleo shares her top tips to help you avoid weight gain during the winter season.
Weight loss supplements have boosted in popularity over the last few years. Source: Getty
Weight management

Do they really work? New research targets popular weight-loss supplements

Do they really work? New research targets popular weight-loss supplements

The study compared supplements with placebos and found some surprising results.
Our health expert looks into whether eating a night is bad for you after all. Source: Getty.
Weight management

Does late night eating really cause weight gain?

Does late night eating really cause weight gain?

Our health expert looks into whether eating a night is bad for you after all.