GPs to be charged for digital referrals
HealthLink has made itself essential to government medical services, now its attempts at ‘harmonising’ could strip the last ‘fat on the bone’ from general practice.
Wellbeing
Purpose, love and security: the golden triangle of ageing well
Preparing yourself to have a happy, healthy life as you age requires thought, intention and preparation. Wherever you are on the health continuum, this may provide you with some food for thought.
Blood link suspected: loneliness seen as risk for dangerous illnesses
Those looking to boost their health might want to check their social calendar – as researchers have found that loneliness is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and infections.
Men, it’s time to talk about it
Despite public awareness campaigns and cultural shifts, men still struggle to talk about their mental health, meaning issues fester and can result in dire personal, social and relationships consequences.
Wellness trends that will dominate in 2025
2024 saw the rise of wellness trends like icy baths and salmon sperm injections. Which trends deserve to make the cut in 2025?
How to stay in control when it’s time for aged care
All Australians will need help as they move into older age. How will you know when it’s time for support? What are your options, and what are you entitled to?
The year of magical non-drinking
One year on from an alcohol-fuelled haze last New Year’s Eve when Matt Condon vowed off ever drinking again, this is how it’s worked out.
Endometriosis test gives hope to women
Long left ‘grossly underfunded’, clinicians and researchers have welcomed an innovation in potential testing for endometriosis.
Nothing is off limits in this women’s health trend
Social media influencers are pushing an assortment of ‘cures’ for the adverse symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, and it’s leaving experts furious.
Younger workers to carry boomer population bulge
Australia’s economic model and social compact will be tested in coming decades as it searches for a policy consensus that can deliver quality service and not impoverish younger workers.
Holiday hangover? Treat it like a doctor would
Korean pear juice may be hard to find but there are some other ‘cures’ doctors recommend for your aching head after alcohol. The ‘hair of the dog’ is not one of them.
‘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.
The keys to living better, for longer
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 wanted to hear anything other 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.
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