Telltale signs someone is lying to you
ELIZABETH Martin busts liars for a living, and she has reduced it to a fine art. Now she’s revealed the signs she looks for.
Mental Health
Put down that glass of champagne
SOME of champagne’s properties may help prevent forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s, research suggests. But don’t go cracking the bubbly just yet.
People who killed in their sleep
A STRANGE thing happens to some people when they sleep. In four extreme cases, people rose from their beds, grabbed weapons and did the unthinkable.
Could you pass ‘world’s hardest test’?
TEST the power of your mind-grapes with some of the hardest exam questions in the world.
Gadget we all carry could cure diseases
THE technology within the humble mobile phone is about to be harnessed to extraordinary effect to bring relief to Australia’s elderly in a totally unique way.
Why you lose your memory after you drink
WE’VE all been there. It’s the morning after a big night out and you’re battling to remember anything you did or said. So what’s happening in your brain?
Jesinta Campbell opens up on love and life
JESINTA Campbell and her fiance Buddy Franklin have been going through a lot in recent months. She says the situation has left her “feeling violated”.
Videos nobody should have to watch
WARNING: Disturbing content. Narelle Fraser’s job required her to watch 1700 of the most horrific videos imaginable.
‘She cries when I leave the room’
VANESSA can’t leave her mum alone for even a moment. So to make sure they can be together, she’s taking her on one last road trip around Australia.
How to tell if you’re a narcissist
WE’VE been reading a lot about how to spot narcissists lately. But what if the narcissist is you? These are the three things you need to ask yourself.
This blind woman can see through walls
IT sounds like the sort of gift a superhero might have. Brisbane woman Julee-Anne Bell, who was born blind, can effectively “see” through solid objects.
So you think you can get into Oxford?
DO you have what it takes to get into Oxford? The prestigious uni has released its bizarre interview questions and answers it wants.
‘The only answer is to talk back’
ONE man’s inner demons told him he deserved to burn in hell. He could’ve ignored it but instead he started talking back.
‘I can do things that medicine can’t’
CHARLIE Goldsmith isn’t a doctor. But he claims he can heal ailments by simply meeting with someone, or talking over the phone. He’s even got scientists – and Miranda Kerr – backing up his claims.
We need to talk about kids’ mental health
IN trying to destigmatise mental illness, are we making things worse for some young people? One expert believes we’re having the wrong conversations.
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You’re being tricked into working more
HAVE you noticed lunchtime yoga and mindfulness classes springing up in your workplace? Watch out. Your boss could be sneakily getting you to work more.
Five steps to breaking any bad habit
WHETHER it’s quitting smoking, losing weight or saving instead of spending, these five steps are the only way to change your ways. And the best part is, failing is an important part of the process.
Woman intentionally blinds herself with bleach
THIS woman felt she ought to be blind so she poured drain cleaner in her eyes and she says she couldn’t be happier with her decision.
Easy ways to manage anxiety
FEELING anxious? You wouldn’t be alone. But this psychologist says you can cure your anxiety in 90 days by following these four simple steps.
Why you need to stop multitasking. Now.
IF YOU’RE trying to keep on top of your work by doing everything at once, stop. Stop right now. It turns out you’re actually getting less done.
At what age are we happiest?
A NEW study of 27,000 Australians has figured out at what life stages were are at our happiest. And the answer might surprise you.
How to keep work from killing you
PUTTING in too much effort at work might actually kill you. But there are simple steps we can take to de-stress, and actually enjoy our work week.
How to live a truly happy life
WE ALL want to be happy in life. Sometimes, we get caught up in the day to day rat race and forget to think about what creates true happiness.
Why this day is not OK enough
CAROLINE’S friend has been dreading this day. It’s supposed to help him cope with a pernicious mental health issue, but instead, it makes him want to chuck a sickie.
Mental health issues costing $10b a year
BUSINESSES are being hit hard by the cost of mental illness on their workforce. But evidence shows supporting their employees will benefit everyone in the long run.
Silent killer we need to talk about
A VICTORIAN community lost 24 young lives in two years to a problem we refuse to talk about. That has to change.
Psychological toll of working at Hooters
IT’S the controversial “breastaurant” no one visits for the food. Now a world-first investigation has revealed the toll working at Hooters takes on its employees.
Why you should be napping at lunch
PEOPLE should follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill — as well as Kanye and North West — and enjoy a lunchtime nap, health experts say.
‘A voice started narrating my life’
THE first voice Corina heard was a woman who narrated everything she did. She’s now been joined by a host of others, including a terrifying man she calls Drop Dead Fred.
What it’s like to be emotionally blind
THEY are the people who look blank on their wedding day, indifferent to the birth of their own child and puzzled by the tears of a bereaved friend. This is why.
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