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Feasts, chocolates and gifts: How to stay healthy over the Christmas celebrations

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Discover the secret that helped a woman lose almost 30 kilograms in 5 months

Discover the secret that helped a woman lose almost 30 kilograms in 5 months

This great hack lets you set your own pace, allowing you to achieve realistic expectations while integrating your weight loss journey with everyday life.

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Six bizarre food combinations that can actually improve your health

Six bizarre food combinations that can actually improve your health

Eating chocolate with apples is just one example of a food combination that's better for your health.

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Common foods that can increase your ‘bad’ cholesterol

Common foods that can increase your ‘bad’ cholesterol

From egg yolks to fruit juice, this surprising list highlights the hidden flaw of foods both healthy and unhealthy.

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Gordon Ramsay reveals the one common food item that you should forego to lose weight

Gordon Ramsay reveals the one common food item that you should forego to lose weight

From sharing starters and desserts to snacking beforehand, these are the surefire ways to make the most of a dinner out, according to the master chef.

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Woman reveals secret to losing nearly 30 kilograms in 5 months

Woman reveals secret to losing nearly 30 kilograms in 5 months

Jessica’s go-to fitness regime was simple — and life-changing.

Why do we reach for that block of comforting chocolate over a piece of fruit when the mercury drops? Source: Getty Images.

Avoid the winter weight: Sticking with your diet goals as the colder months set in

Avoid the winter weight: Sticking with your diet goals as the colder months set in

With the the colder weather well and truly here the desire to reach for comfort food over something healthier can sometimes be hard to ignore.

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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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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