‘Tis the season for a parable of kindness
Did I just imagine that? Here among the snorters, meat-slappers and moaning joggers were two strangers, partaking in an exchange of kind words, witnessed by no one else in the world.
Wellbeing
Be happy, keep friendships and know your GP: how to live a longer life
Be social, find a GP you get along with, and keep an eye on the future. Experts weigh in on how to put preventive health principles into practice.
Menopause and perimenopause – cutting through the hype
This discussion is now at the forefront of women’s health, and a whole-of-society approach is recommended to destigmatise this naturally occurring life event.
Cheese, parties, wine! Christmas is healthier than you think
As research shows that wine can be good for your heart, here are other ways festive foods, drinks and traditions can benefit both body and mind.
Perimenopause shook Katherine’s confidence. Now she’s taking it to the boardroom
She’s smart and successful, but perimenopause left Katherine Milesi rattled. Then the former Deloitte executive realised corporate Australia was in need of a strategic plan.
Why do we still have no consensus on how to approach menopause?
From HRT to fears about over-medicalisation, navigating menopause and perimenopause can be confusing. In our new health series, we will put your most pressing questions to some of the most respected voices in this field.
Snack bars out, salmon in for US ‘healthy’ food labels
The US has redefined what qualifies as ‘healthy’ food for the first time in 30 years, striking items such as white bread from the list.
Teeth issues as an adult? It probably started at birth
Think baby teeth care is futile – or not a big deal – because they fall out later as adult teeth come through? Think again.
Why falls are so risky with age, and what you can do to prevent them
Falls are riskier as we age, and can be life changing. But they are not inevitable.
Step out for a healthier life
The Australian is teaming up with The Heart Foundation’s Walking Program to show you how to get your free, six-week Personal Walking Plan.
The drugs young bankers use to get through the day — and night
Many on Wall Street see Adderall and Vyvanse as tools to plough through long hours of tedious work amid high-pressure competition. In Australia the equivalent to Adderall, Dexamphetamine, is known as a party drug.
Is there something to be said for the power of the nanna nap?
Does the daily nanna nap really contribute to overall health and longevity? Or is it a sign of physical deterioration and cognitive decline?
‘I just want to hear anything else than my music, or Australian Idol’
Following a national tour in support of her chart-topping third album, Sunday Sadness, ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Shark reveals her secret to balancing health, diet and wellbeing on the road.
Mental health system is ‘fundamentally broken’
One of the nation’s most prominent psychiatrists says those with the most severe conditions are critically neglected and marginalised, as the AMA calls for systemic reform.
Why a former governor-general needs her neighbours
In a long career, she’s experienced the best and toughest of Australia. But nothing prepared former governor-general Quentin Bryce for her greatest loss.
Poor record keeping, welfare fraud: the real ‘secret’ of living to 100 uncovered
Are there parts of the world that offer lessons in how to live to 100? An Australian academic cautions us to beware.
‘It was the best day ever’: Fitzy’s take on winning confidence
‘Don’t beat yourself down’ is Ryan ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald’s mantra on how to keep going when you feel overwhelmed. Entertainer Cameron Daddo interviewed Fitzy for his new book on how to gain confidence.
UK puberty blocker ban rejected here
Australia remains unlikely to follow the UK’s indefinite ban of puberty blockers for people aged under 18, after the government there formalised emergency measures introduced in March.
I joined the 5am club so you don’t have to
Waking up at 5am is popular among celebs like Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Obama and Jennifer Lopez. But for this writer, the trend had mixed results.
Shocking plight of mentally ill ‘a stain on nation’
Health Minister Mark Butler describes the atrocious health outcomes, social exclusion and widespread homelessness as ‘a shocking reflection on our community’. The situation is revealed in a report by The Australian and Australian National University.
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