Freakiest phobias and how to cure them
FRIGHTENED of small birds, the mother-in-law or even stars? Never fear … your phobia maybe weird, but there is a cure.
Mental Health
The five words you don’t know how to use
EVER heard someone talk about their beauty regime? Or is it regimen? Are you nauseous or nauseated? Don’t be caught out by these simple word mistakes.
Six ways nature can boost your health
WE SPEND so much time indoors that it’s no surprise we’re missing out on the health benefits of being outside. Here are six easy ways to get back to nature.
How music sharpens the mind
PLAYING a musical instrument could help protect against mental decline through age or illness, according to a new study.
How I beat rape and abuse trauma
RAPED and abused as a teenager, this woman’s painful journey of self discovery is inspiring. She shares her tips for finding fulfilment.
Eight ways to deal with failure
MISSED out on a promotion? Suffered a setback? Here’s how to make the most of things when they don’t go your way.
The life of a hoarder: $54k in debt, can’t stop
DEBRA is a mother, wife, medical lab technician – and she has been hoarding for as long as any of her kids can remember. She just can’t stop.
Inside the ageing brain of a rocker
A MEMBER of one of the best-known psychedelic rock bands of the sixties has donated his brain to science. Amazing finding: It still works.
How to tell if you’re an extrovert or introvert
YOU might think you’re an extrovert. But you’d be suprised how many people are secretly introverts. Here’s how to tell if you belong to the club too.
Parties ‘both fail’ on mental health
THE head of the government’s Mental Health Commission has lashed the major parties for failing to outline a mental health policy in the election.
Why you feel stressed 234 times a year
OUR inability to deal with stress leaves us frustrated and anxious an average of 234 times a year, according to research. This is why.
7 Days, 7 ways to deal with bullies
TRY these techniques in the fight against this insidious form of harassment. And remember you are not on your own.
Change your mood from ‘f*** off’ to ‘fabulous’
WAKE up on the wrong side of bed? Ran out of coffee? Sun shining, but you just don’t care? Here’s how to shake off a sluggish morning and get your game-face on.
The 25 things happy people do differently
I USED to be sad, depressed, and insecure. Today my life is much different; I’m happy, healthy, fulfilled, and I love every second of my life. This is why.
Wiggle Anthony’s blue health battle
BLUE Wiggle Anthony Field has opened up about his private health battles and urged Australian men to stop suffering in silence.
Stress less if you’ve gone grey
BIT of salt and pepper in your quiff, or are you a serious silver fox? If you’re going grey before your time, just try to relax. Experts reckon stress really does change your hair colour.
Young men in crisis: mental health study
HALF of Australia’s young men feel stressed and nearly one in 10 have thoughts about suicide, according to alarming new research.
Depressed Facebookers hit spas
SUFFERERS from “Facebook depression” are seeking treatment in spa retreats in a desperate bid to wean themselves off social networking.
Being happy is making you miserable
THERE are three secrets to a good life. But none of them involve being happy. Here’s what you need to know.
20 things happy people never do
WHAT separates people who are always happy from those who only feel happy in short bursts? Here are 20 things that truly happy people don’t do.
Miracle survival: ‘Nearly dying transformed my life’
SAM Cawthorn survived this shocking accident. But it is what he did next that will truly inspire you.
What you need to give up if you want to be happy
EVERYONE wants to attain happiness – it’s life’s essential pursuit. But you’ll have to give up more than you get back in order to get anywhere close to it.
What’s better for your brain than sudoku?
IT GIVES a whole new meaning to the word ‘brainteaser’ – orgasms give our brains a better workout than ‘mental exercise.’
Happiness myth debunked – this may hurt
SOCIETY is obsessed with how to get it, and people are constantly chasing where to find it. But you may be surprised to discover happiness hiding in one of the most unlikely places.
Late retirement ‘lowers dementia risk’
PEOPLE who delay retirement have less risk of developing dementia, a study of nearly half a million people has found.
The 50 most annoying things in life
THE average person is driven nuts by something beyond their control up to seven times per day. Check out the top 50 bugbears that can make life a daily hell.
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