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Evidence for green tea’s effects on other metabolic markers, like weight or blood sugar, is limited. For a safe boost, enjoy green tea as part of a balanced diet, but avoid high-dose supplements. Read More.

Monk fruit has long been known as a zero-calorie sweetener. But new research shows the fruit is quietly carrying far more nutritional power than anyone realized. Scientists digging into its peel and pulp found a potent mix of antioxidants, plant compounds, and bioactive molecules that may support multiple aspects of health — and different varieties appear to offer different benefits. Read More.

Scientists are beginning to explore a hidden world of thousands of food chemicals that go far beyond the nutrients listed on nutrition labels. This “nutritional dark matter” may hold the key to understanding disease risk, healthy aging, and why different diets affect people in dramatically different ways. Read More.

Magnesium is crucial for overall health — It supports muscle and nerve function, blood sugar and blood pressure regulation, bone health, energy production, and even DNA repair. Read More.

A youth spent sipping sugar-laden spirits, more hungover pilgrimages to the Golden Arches than you care to count or a cheeky cig on a rare night out. Whether your poison is in your past or present, we suspect you have one – you’re only human, after all. But while the best time to overhaul your health is now, can you undo the damage you’ve already done? Read More.

It’s the Nordic formula training lovers are using to chase better endurance, heart health and a stronger VO2 max – all in less time than your average strength class. But if you’re wondering whether this cardio shortcut is all it’s cracked up to be, here’s what the experts say. Read More.

Ticks are having a big year, and ERs are seeing it. More tick bites mean more people suddenly asking the same question: What do I do now? Read More.

Skip the supplement. Dietitians say most Americans can get enough Vitamin K through their plate. Read More.

High cholesterol affects millions of people, and daily habits can make a difference. Skipping ultra-processed foods, moving your body and getting enough sleep all help. Read More.

The Office Romance star combines heavy strength training with mobility work to stay strong, fit and energized. Read More.

A plastic chemical hiding in everyday products is raising new questions about how early‑life exposure might shape anxiety later on. Read More.

Studies show eating more fruit can help lower your risk of heart disease. Other strategies include exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding smoking. Read More.

MEN across the Bass Coast and South Gippsland are being urged to stop putting their health on hold as Men’s Health Week runs this week with a simple message that there are plenty of reasons to book that overdue check-up. Read More.

Vibration plates have become one of the latest fitness trends on social media, with users claiming the machines can burn fat, build muscle and improve overall health. But fitness experts at the University of Rochester Medical Center say many of those claims are overstated. Read More.

GLP-1 drugs are changing the way we treat obesity. But a new multinational report says if you rely on the shot alone, you’re leaving a lot of health — and money — on the table. Read More.