Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Swimmer’s ear can ruin a summer holiday. Here’s how to avoid it
Travelling somewhere humid, or swimming in fresh water? Keeping ear infections at bay can be as easy as taking a few preventive actions.
- by Shona Hendley
Latest
Series
Ageing
Forever young
Whether we like it or not, ageing is inevitable. But that hasn’t stopped it from becoming a source of both fascination and fear.
A new wave of ‘age-reversing’ pills is upon us. Should we bite?
As new drugs and supplements promise to help extend our lives, it’s hard not to be intrigued.
- by Angus Dalton
‘We’ve been constructed to think a certain way’: The psychology of ageing
In a culture that worships youth, preventing the signs of ageing has become synonymous with self-care. But are we being set up to fail?
- by Jewel Topsfield
From food to fitness: How to enjoy living with your body and brain as you age
Some of Australia’s top experts share what happens to our bodies and brains as the years pass, and what we can do to mitigate less-desirable changes.
- by Sarah Berry
What would you give up in the name of health? For these biohackers, the list is long
Biohacking is the idea that we can enhance our biology to improve our health span, wellbeing and performance. And it’s becoming more common.
- by Sarah Berry
When it comes to health, how important is our biological age?
Unlike our chronological age, our biological age refers to damage done to our cells by genetics, lifestyle, nutrition and medical conditions.
- by Sarah Berry
From menopause to mood lighting: The biggest health lessons of 2024
We’ve rounded up the biggest things we learned about our health this year – and what the experts had to say about them.
- by Lauren Ironmonger and Sarah Berry
‘Like a faulty speedometer’: What sleep trackers can actually tell us
Sleep tracking devices are not always accurate, but they can still be useful.
- by Sarah Berry
Opinion
Body image
Germans get it. We need to stop being so hung up about our naked bodies
Like many Australians, I had anxieties about my body. Getting nude in front of strangers has made all the difference.
- by Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
Do you really need to throw out your black plastic spatula?
According to recent headlines, black plastic cooking items can be dangerous for your health. Here’s what the experts say.
- by Emily Schmall
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness