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.
Wellbeing
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.
After a double tragedy, this is how Sarah Wheeler found purpose in grief
Driven by sorrow but also determination, Sarah Wheeler embarked on a charity horseback ride 290 days ago. On Saturday, she returns home.
Gaming linked to problem gambling
Gaming and problem gambling have been linked in an international study that warns of the dangers of ‘loot box’ rewards in video games.
Food to eat for better sleep — and what’s keeping you awake
Studies suggest cottage cheese and kiwi fruit can improve your slumber but you might want to swap camomile tea for a camomile bath.
An exclusive look into Mecca’s most ambitious project yet
Beauty empire Mecca again captures the zeitgeist with the opening of a vast beauty emporium in Melbourne that puts wellness front and centre
Yes, it’s real, and we’ve got it: the footy blues
Sports fandom is essential to human psychological needs, the experts say. So how do rugby league fans cope during the off-season?
Sydney cosmetic physician Dr Joseph Hkeik takes his painterly approach to London
In Mayfair he has collaborated with interior architect Blainey North on a showstopping new seven-storey skincare haven.
Midlife rules: How to hit peak fitness over 40
Yes, you can be as fit as you were in your thirties, you just need to change the way you train.
Which sleep animal are you? It matters more than you think
Early-rising lion or late-night wolf? Our internal body clocks have a type.
Meet the CEO balancing work, life, and triplets
Juggling a corporate job, a personal life, and 13-year-old triplets is not for the faint of heart. But Dan Hunter would not have it any other way.
Five-year funding lifeline for ‘crucial’ savings support program
Expanding a charity savings support program marks the latest cost-of-living support from the Albanese government; for Melissa Hughes it allowed her to ‘start from scratch’.
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