February
Why is there no Alzheimer’s cure? Lies, greed says a new book
In ‘Doctored’, Charles Piller, a science journalist, details how groupthink and dishonesty steered Alzheimer’s research off course.
Ozempic may protect against Alzheimer’s
A recent analysis found that people taking semaglutide were about 40 per cent to 70 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
January
Is busyness a cure for ADHD?
Recent research suggests periods of remission from ADHD symptoms are more likely to occur during demanding times of life.
Arbitration won’t change psychiatrists’ resignation plans: union
The workplace umpire’s urgent intervention has failed to stop the threat of a mass exit of doctors that could deplete the NSW hospitals’ workforce by a third.
What a year without beer really does to your body
You might lose a few drinking buddies, but this 52-year-old reports the pros of not drinking alcohol far outweigh the cons.
I quit drinking four years ago. I’m still confronting drinking culture.
People who stop drinking are constantly quizzed about why.
‘We lost everything’: How wildfires leave psychological scars
Researchers found that about 4 per cent of the people affected by a bushfire in Victoria, Australia, were still suffering distress a decade later.
December 2024
‘I saved a starving otter – and she saved me’
A new documentary captures the magic of an unlikely friendship amid the wilds off the west coast of Scotland.
It’s a Wonderful Life is a ritual, but its darkness must be dealt with
The organisers of a festival celebrating Frank Capra’s classic holiday film are finally tackling the difficult subject at its heart.
Diagnosed in 10 minutes. Inside Australia’s ADHD industrial complex
Prescriptions for ADHD drugs have doubled in the past four years and private clinics are cashing in. Doctors fear profits are taking priority over patient care.
The CEOs are tripping. Can psychedelics help the C-suite?
A growing cottage industry is dedicated to the theory that mind-altering drugs can improve business leadership.
A workaholic’s guide to successfully unwinding on holiday
How to mentally clock off to reap the benefits of your break from the office.
The alcoholic drinks making you anxious – and what to have instead
There aren’t any tipples that benefit mental health, but when it comes to the post-booze jitters, some beverages appear to be better than others.
Oliver Sacks’ letters from a beautiful mind
The great neurologist offered a lesson in treating our fellow humans with care and true attention.
November 2024
‘Punitive regime’: X warns social media ban won’t work
Elon Musk’s social media platform says the government’s moves to stop under-16s using social media is likely unlawful and technological ineffective.
Dispatches from a midlife crisis summer camp
Ice baths, soul readings and conspiracy theories: inside the growing men’s wellness movement.
Feeling lonely? You’re probably making 3 mistakes
Technology and loneliness are interlinked, stoked by the ways we interact with social media, text messaging and binge-watching. Here are some solutions
The half-hour habit these three CEOs swear makes them sharper
Mecca’s Jo Horgan began meditating while her business and baby were in their infancy. Today, it’s an essential part of her personal and professional life.
October 2024
The mental health crisis gripping Australia’s private hospitals
Some health insurers say stand-alone mental health hospitals are unlikely to exist in 10 years’ time given the challenges they face.