The Iron Files - Part 2

Iron supplements are routinely recommended to people with low iron stores, but are they making the problem worse?

The Iron Files - Part 1

We can't live without iron, but too much of it is just as dangerous as too little. A little-known hormone…

Fasting: New research on an ancient practice

Fasting is one of the most ancient documented practices for enhancing health. It's also the subject of some of the…

Fibre: The forgotten nutrient that could save your brain

New research from Rush University highlights the crucial role in fibre in reducing the risk of dementia.

In Defense of Sunlight

It's high time to end the 40+-year war on sunshine.

5 reasons to think twice before taking calcium pills

One in ten community-dwelling Australian women aged over 65 takes calcium supplements. Practically none of them need to, and all…

Nutritional Dark Matter: Understanding what really matters in your diet

Advice to eat "high protein" or "low carbohydrate" diets is completely missing the point. It's the nutritional matrix, not the…

Strong body, younger brain

Resistance training keeps your brain healthy as you age - and you don't have to lift heavy to benefit!

Rewiring the traumatised brain

The scars left by adverse childhood experiences CAN be healed.

Psychedelics vs antidepressants

There's a lot of hype around psychedelic-assisted therapy, but a new study has poured cold water on it.

Get stronger, live longer

’ve written several articles about the benefits of maintaining a strong, muscular body as one gets older, for easing the…

The Healing Power of Light

For decades, Australians have been told that we should stay out of the sun. What if that advice is making…