Are you lying to your doctor?
Are doctors and patients losing trust with each other? And how far is advice from social media influencers reaching into the consultation room?
Wellbeing
The real damage of suppressed emotions, especially for men
Many men can’t directly express their distress or anxiety, but repressing feelings can cause extreme anxiety and chronic stress — which can ultimately lead to physical diseases and symptoms.
How extreme is your daily routine? Ask the new health-obsessed
Before their first date, biohacker Kayla Barnes asked her future husband for his gut, toxin and nutrient levels. He passed. They’re part of a generation who are doing whatever it takes to live beyond 100.
On the bus to the retirement zone, first stop old fogeydom
It could be when you reach pension age but the true point of ascending into old fogeydom is the moment someone offers you their seat on the bus. So when do you decide to get off?
What women need to know to support the men in their lives
After producing a guide to women’s health for the men in their lives, our expert GP columnist offers a baseline look at male health for mothers, wives, sisters and female friends.
‘Is that illegal?’ Calls for greater clarity over cosmetic injectables
‘It just started feeling really, really, unsafe’: calls for nationally recognised minimum training standards to be applied to those practising cosmetic injectables.
Labor ‘is abandoning’ aged care: Coalition
The Coalition has accused the government of ‘forgetting’ about the aged-care sector in the wake of Tuesday’s budget, as providers raise alarm at a lack of extra funding.
The eight ways to get a really good night’s sleep
Heather Darwall-Smith is an expert on why we struggle to switch off at the end of the day — it’s because we scare ourselves awake, she says. Plus: how to work out your true sleep needs.
‘Urgent’ need for more support goes begging
The mental health sector calls for more support amid growing crisis crisis that has been exacerbated by increased demand for help and workforce shortages.
Varicose veins, shaving and acne: 13 skin myths busted
Shaving makes hair grow back thicker. Steroid creams will thin the skin. You should stop drinking milk to prevent acne. Only one of these is close to the whole truth.
The vitamins king who changed his life
Frank Caruso is the embodiment of a commitment to good health. The vitamins king changed his life in his 20s and still out-trains younger gym-goers every morning.
The A-lister (and billionaire) mentor’s rules for a better life
Robin Sharma advises rock stars and CEOs. Here he reveals that one of the keys to happiness is a ‘consistent’ life.
MAFS is great couples therapy; what’s in it for singles?
More and more Australians are destined to be single. Where’s our reality TV show?
Ten new things Gwyneth has taught us about her fabulous life
As she returns to acting, the queen of woo-woo, sexual health and mental healing has given a revealing interview. We have picked out the best bits.
Why do humans go to extreme lengths to alter their bodies?
It is certainly not to be different, but perhaps to be the same as their clique. It goes back as far as Viking tooth filing (and Gold Coast shopping malls).
Contraceptives, IVF bankrolled ahead of election
Women will have access to cheaper birth control, IVF and endometriosis treatments by May, with new entries to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
My father knew the meaning of a life well lived
There was a serenity to this humble man, who we buried this week: it came of valuing duty, sacrifice and love above all else.
Ever heard of ‘sleep divorce’? It’s more common than you think
Poor sleep can be bad for your health and put unnecessary strain on relationships and intimacy, and new data suggests Australians are less likely to seek help for it.
27 easy (and unheard of) ways to improve your health
Want to keep your body and mind in top form with as little effort as possible? Experts swear by these quick fixes to make a real difference to our health and wellbeing.
‘The endless cycle of maintenance’: hard rocker Tim Rogers’ big life change
After a deeply personal confession about his drinking made headlines, the You Am I frontman reveals his relationship with booze now, taking up team sport in his 40s and ‘outrunning the black dog.’
Kids’ teeth troubles? You can’t always blame the parents
Parents are used to copping the blame for their children’s health, but sometimes problems with teeth have another root cause. The trick is knowing what you do next.
The essential guide to women’s health for the men in their life
As a father, brother, partner or workmate, you want to understand some of the basics about the health of the women in your life. Here’s some practical information that will help.
The facelift is back, but not as we know it
What’s driving its return, and why it looks different this time around.
The best version? Why not just be yourself?
Patience, grasshopper. There’s still time to work out who you really are. Or maybe you already know.
Four tips to get the most from your health insurance
We asked insurers and consumer advocates how you can get the best value from your private health cover ahead of looming price rises. Here’s what they said.
Hold the buffet. It’s possible to be healthy on a cruise
Cruises are famously indulgent, but with a little perseverance they can be calibrated to make you feel healthier and happier. Travel + Luxury tested the idea on a chicly equipped Ritz-Carlton ship.
Green light for red light therapy, sort of
Some users swear by the therapeutic regimen but its broad benefits are unclear.
‘Knocks out the fat!’: Why we get sucked in to kitchen gadgets
Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say, which could explain the tidal wave of kitchen contraptions that had been rolled out over the years — some curious, some inexplicably ridiculous.
‘I got the shock of my life’: when the NSW Governor became aware of her diagnosis, she took action
NSW Governor Margaret Beazley was thrown when the results of a general health exam indicated she has a condition that can be a prelude to osteoporosis.
Women hesitating on ambulance calls, study shows
When Debra Clare had a sudden heart attack, her first thought was not to call an ambulance; she is not alone in that.
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