Lifestyle
Health & wellness
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Health
‘What if they’re wrong?’ When to get a second opinion from a doctor
Getting another view can be the sensible thing to do, or simply reassuring. When might you want one – and what are the red flags?
- by Jackson Graham
Latest
‘I feel so much better’: Why improving flexibility is the key to ageing well
Losing flexibility – which can make you more susceptible to injury – is often seen as in inevitable part of ageing. It doesn’t have to be that way.
- by Claire Burke
Meghan shares the ancient medical treatment she turned to during pregnancy
As the Duchess of Sussex posted a birthday image of son Archie overnight, she reveals she sought advice from an alternative medicine practitioner when she was pregnant.
- by India McTaggart
Sitting for long periods can cause weak hips. Try these moves to strengthen them
Among the many risks of a sedentary lifestyle, tight hips may not rate highly, but they are a common cause of lower back, hip and knee pain. Here’s how to loosen things up.
- by Alyssa Ages
This is how much an athlete eats to run across Australia. Does a dietitian approve?
Athlete and former footballer Fran Hurndall shares her day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
So you’ve gained weight in menopause. Here’s how to deal with it
Understanding the reasons for those additional kilos is the first step to finding effective ways to manage it. A little self-love doesn’t hurt either.
- by Claire Burke
Opinion
Real life
I’m locked out of voting this election. I feel less Australian than ever
I haven’t lived in Australia for 12 years, but I keep finding myself back here at election time. It’s ironic, really, because I no longer have a say in who leads my homeland.
- by Megan Clement
Opinion
Healthcare
I have all my teeth and my brother has none. There’s a reason why
Recently, I accompanied my brother, Simon, to the dentist to have his final 12 teeth removed. For decades, they had been rotting in his head.
- by Rosie Beaumont
Exclusive
Wellbeing
‘I fall asleep in class’: New program to tackle teens’ screen habits
A school-based digital wellbeing program created by the Black Dog Institute has been launched in Australia. Can it change the way teenagers use their phones?
- by Sarah Berry
Why improving your balance could change your life
There’s a belief you either have good balance, or you don’t. But it can be learned, and the ramifications as you age are significant.
- by Paula Goodyer
Exclusive
Suburban Rail Loop
As the Suburban Rail Loop drives up rents, this affordable health clinic could become homeless
Policies aimed at better public transport and more housing in Box Hill could have the perverse effect of forcing out a not-for-profit clinic that provides health services to the same, fast-growing population.
- by Chip Le Grand
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