When being in prison is ‘a relief’
BEATINGS, self-harm, anxiety and depression. That’s the reality of life for these people, who describe it as a ‘hell’ that nobody gets to see. Until now.
Mental Health
Things your brain does while you sleep
WE spend a third of our lives sleeping and it turns out our brains are doing some pretty cool stuff while we get our nightly shut-eye.
Revealed: The secret to a long life
A GROUP of Queensland scientists has discovered the key to longevity – and for many people it’s remarkably easy to achieve.
‘My mum has dementia’
A YOUNG woman gives a brutally honest account of what it’s like to see her youthful and bubbly ‘supermum’ succumb to a rare form of dementia.
Seductive secret hashtags
YOUNG people are seeking out “cutting communities” online where how deep you drive the razor can determine whether you belong. WARNING: Disturbing images.
Fatal mistakes according to religion
ARE you doomed to an eternity of fire and brimstone? A graphic of every fatal mistake shows it’s not difficult to invoke the wrath of at least someone’s god.
‘I never thought my brother would end his life’
WHEN 23-year-old Kane Gillespie took his own life last year, sister Fawn and best friend Jessica were determined not to let any other family suffer like they had.
Cold hard proof we’re getting dumber
SCIENTISTS believe a century-long rise in IQ across the world may be going into reverse. Have we passed our peak?
Sydney’s best five spas for summer
WHERE to enjoy the ultimate pamper sessions and rejuvenation treatments in designer locations – and harmonise your body and soul in time for summer.
8 ways to feel more confident
FEELING a little blue today? Here are eight scientifically-backed ways to help you put a spring back in your step, starting with … rap music.
‘I was literally fighting for my life’
AT 49, Kate was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia. As everything around her began to change, she became determined not to let it happen to anyone else.
The hidden toll of living in the bush
YOUNG men in the bush are almost twice as likely to take their lives as those living in cities in a devastating toll underlining the crisis in rural mental health care.
Hidden pain behind Bondi Rescue
TWO lifeguards from Australia’s most iconic beach lift the lid on the dark secret no one talks about, and explain why it changed their lives.
The new way to beat the midday slump
STEP one: drink coffee. Step two: nap. Scientists have found that if you drink a cup of coffee quickly then go for a 20-minute nap, you will win at life.
‘My monster was obsessing about everything’
SCOTT Draper hasn’t been to hell but if it does exist, he reckons he’s got a pretty good idea of what it’s like. He has lived through it and it’s worse than any nightmare.
‘Everything felt muffled’: My experience of post-natal depression
IT WAS looking in the mirror and knowing the features, but not really being able to connect with the face. This is one woman’s experience of post-natal depression.
7 Aussies will take their lives today
THE tragic death of Robin Williams has sparked a new conversation about mental health and suicide. Experts hope we do something this time.
Calls spike after Williams’ suicide
MENTAL health services are reporting the biggest reaction to a celebrity death ever following Robin Williams’ suicide yesterday.
Drunken over-share: here’s why
THOSE weren’t just random thoughts. What your drunk mouth spouts is what your sober mouth doesn’t have the guts to — and science proves it.
Inside the mind of a girl posting to Instagram
THESE are all the crazy thoughts that go through a girl’s head before her picture goes up on Instagram. Warning: Brace yourself …
The stuff we’re all getting wrong
WHAT is gluten? How many planets are there and what does GOP really mean? Welcome to the stuff we’ve all been getting wrong.
NRL star: ‘I just wanted the pain to stop’
PRESTON Campbell doesn’t remember the exact moment he slipped into a deep, dark pit but he knew he was carrying a secret that could destroy him.
What will sleep be like in 2030?
BEDS that can stop you from snoring, change temperature and sing you to slumber? Welcome to the future of sleep technology
Ian’s coming out ‘will save lives’
IAN Thorpe’s coming out will not only affect him but potentially thousands of other Australians, leading activists say.
How much grit do you possess?
THINK you are a tough nut? Think nothing can crack you? You might be surprised by how much inner strength you have or don’t have once you take this telling quiz.
7 biggest sleep myths debunked
THINK binge-sleeping on the weekends and a few wines before bed is the key to getting quality shut-eye? Wrong.
Eight things to throw out today
IF WATCHING an episode of Hoarders gives you that sinking feeling of recognition, do your health and home a favour and start clearing out these clutter culprits.
Can’t switch off? This is likely why
WE’VE all been there: We get home after a long day, throw ourselves into what we think will help us unwind and … nothing happens. We can’t shut off our brains. We just can’t relax. So what can we do?
Why you should speak another language
BEING bilingual is not only totally cool, it’s actually better for your brain health. Here are seven reasons why.
Why you should speak another language
BEING bilingual is not only totally cool, it’s actually better for your brain health. Here are seven reasons why.
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