Cold and flu

The best immunity-boosting foods

Key nutrients to focus on that could help to boost your immunity, and the how to get them.

Can catching a cold throw your emotions off?

We spoke to Medibank’s Group Medical Director, Dr Shona Sundaraj to unpack the link between your immunity and mental health.

Signs to look out for when a cold is getting more serious

When you should see a doctor for a cold.

Why you should get the 2023 flu vaccine

More than three years on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, getting a flu jab this winter is even more important. Here’s why.

8 ways to prepare for cold and flu season

How to stay healthy this cold and flu season.

Proven ways to prevent a cold

We explore the effectiveness of supplements, and our top tips to keep you as healthy as possible this winter.

Bouncing back from the flu

Recovering from the flu? Here are our top tips to boost your health.

Whole chicken broth recipe

Jennifer McGruther shares her recipe for wholesome broth.

What is antibiotic resistance?

Busting myths of antibiotics

Cutting back on caffeine

Where’s that caffeine really hiding?

Teachings from the Blue Zones

Learning from those with the longest lifespans

Beating cancer step by step

Benefits of exercise after cancer diagnosis

The real deal on cooking and nutrient loss

A look at whether nutrients really are lost throug

Do you really need to detox?

Nutrition expert Dr Tim Crowe untangles the myths and facts.

Food to fuel your run

A diet for success.

Can a healthy diet help cancer survivors?

How healthy eating can improve the odds of cancer survival.

The power of beetroots

Beetroot juice looks promising as a supplement

How diet can reduce your risk of cancer

Reduce your cancer risk with these guidelines

Do you really need vitamin supplements?

Should everyone be taking vitamin supplements?

Busting popular food myths

The truth about metabolism, the fat burning zone and more

Will the real superfoods please stand up?

Professor Tim Crowe looks past the hype

Is there one ‘best’ way to eat?

The perfect diet can be condescend into 6 words

The Paleo diet: pros and cons

Adapting the diet to suit your body and its needs

The Mediterranean diet - fact or fad?

Professor Tim Crowe takes a closer look at the science.

What Australians are really eating

Australia, your health results are in

Myth busting obesity

Popular obesity myths busted

The real deal on meat and cancer

Tips for eating meat for a healthy life

What pro athletes really eat

A guide to healthy eating and addresing some myths

Does exercise make you gain weight?

Tim Crowe sets the record straight

Could exercise help beat ovarian cancer?

New studies show promising signs, says Dr Tim Crowe.

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