Why Sam Wood is taking a break from social media
The fitness guru and reality TV star reveals why he is logging off social media and his personal connection with teen Mac Holdsworth who died by suicide.
Mental Health
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
‘I tried 15 mins of hypnotherapy a day for IBS and it’s life-changing’
Joanna could only book afternoon flights because she spent her mornings on the toilet with crippling IBS – now her life isn’t dictated by her chronic condition.
Son of former AFL star dies suddenly
A Queensland man in his 20s, the son of a former AFL player, has died, leaving his family “heartbroken” and “devastated”.
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Why social media ban is for 16yo, not 14yo
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Grim statistic on pokie machines in Aus
If you’re busting for the bathroom in Australia, you’ve got a better chance of finding a pokie machine than a public toilet.
Signs you have Michael Clarke’s compulsive condition
Australian cricketer Michael Clarke has revealed he believes he has lived with OCD his whole life. See what the disorder is and how you can treat it.
Do you have carcinophobia? Here’s how to manage it
Cancer is prevalent, and a fear of it is booming
They were healthy. Then a brain injury triggered anorexia.
They had never had an eating disorder – until their brain injury. Their MRIs could revolutionise treatment for countless anorexia patients across the globe – starting here in Melbourne.
Girls who start puberty earlier have an increased risk of anxiety and depression
It’s not called puberty blues for nothing
This is the worst message you can send someone with anxiety
Do us a favour and never send us this text
Physical touch can reduce pain and depression, research confirms
Skin-to-skin, anyone?
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