I could blame Julia Hawkins for almost landing me in hospital, but I won’t
‘Hurricane’ Hawkins may have been responsible for a very short-lived attempt to return to my youth when running was my addiction. But I am wholly at fault.
Wellbeing
Study sweetens stance on sugary treats, not drinks
Eating sweet treats such as pastries is not nearly as dangerous for your health as drinking sugary drinks and may even be good for you in moderation, a new study has found.
Why is everyone ‘sober-ish’ all of a sudden?
More people are entering the holidays with a mindful relationship with alcohol. It turns out this isn’t a total drag.
‘I hesitate to say sexy, but I think I look pretty good’
He has one of the biggest brains in the country. So how does Barry Jones approach life at 92?
Meditation caves and cryotherapy: how the wealthy stay healthy
The rich have more money than most to help stave off ageing. So what are they doing, mainstream and experimental, to stay in tip-top shape?
Vegan meat, milk not so Earth-friendly
Vegans hoping to save the planet should stick to eating beans and avoid trendy alternatives such as almond milk and lab-grown meat.
Dancing through life: ex-ballerina reflects on a lifetime of exercise
She was one of the greatest Australian dancers. But in her 80s, former ballerina Marilyn Jones is no fan of exercise – apart from cartwheeling her legs over her cat.
It’s no big secret, but this really is how to live your best life longer
Taking that first step to doing more physical activity can put you on the path to a longer, healthier – and independent – life. But you have to keep moving.
Bad back? Why T’ai Chi and Qigong could help
A new study shows that the ancient Chinese techniques alleviate back pain. This is why you should work it into your regular routine.
Energy drink companies using unis to get students ‘hooked’
Red Bull and V Energy are running sophisticated marketing campaigns at universities across Australia and student unions are the gateway to campus.
Yes, it’s ok to workout at the weekends only. Here’s how
Working out only on Saturday and Sunday is just as beneficial as exercising throughout the week. Here’s how to work out safely and smartly when pressed for time.
The documentary all teenagers should see
Skin cancer prevention is taught in primary schools, but once kids hit their teens, that lesson flies out the window. About 80 per cent of them think having a tan rocks. This may change their minds.
Don’t despair. There’s something you can do about your hair loss
Some of those seeking treatment for hair loss have already spent thousands on failed cures from so-called experts before they finally arrive at the dermatologist.
‘I had the worst response to chemo possible’
Jacinta Frawley, a psychotherapist from Sutherland in Sydney, had a stage three ovarian cancer diagnosis that was unresponsive to treatment – until a new treatment handed her a new lease on life.
Can trying to solve the ageing puzzle end up ageing you in the process?
If the universe is expanding, black holes are sucking everything in and time is relative, surely getting older could be like an elastic band. Right?
How to get a good night’s sleep — and the real reasons you’re not
We know sleep is good for us, and now we can track every moment of it. But is our anxiety about a good night’s rest becoming counterproductive?
More women using fertility treatment to go it alone
Single women in their 30s are increasingly choosing to ‘take the future into their own hands’ and have a baby alone, official data shows.
Do you need a ‘menopause doula’?
Fed up with being dismissed by medical professionals, women are increasingly turning to coaches to guide them through midlife.
The age-bomb about to detonate in Australia
Australia will look very different in the next few decades as the population ages and the number of elderly people almost doubles. Are we ready for the coming era of ageing?
The trailblazing ex-judge with a ‘body building’ regime … at 91
She has one of the greatest minds of her generation. So what does Elizabeth Evatt, the former chief justice of the Family Court, think about keeping fit in her tenth decade?
Seven changes to make to your diet to help you age well
There’s the Mediterranean diet, and the protein rich diet. And what about blue foods? Eat your way towards healthy ageing with these simple rules.
Why Samsung wants to get into your bed
Alarm blaring? Just double tap your fingers and the problem disappears with this new smart ring which tracks your sleep and tells you how much energy you have.
Eating a healthy diet? It could be key to avoiding dementia
Enriching your gut in middle age appears to play a bigger role than previously thought in preventing memory decline, a study suggests.
Be grateful kids! In the olden days food was offal
Yes, we ate the stomach linings of animals. And that wasn’t the worst of it. What about tinned fruit? This is the first of Matthew Condon’s musings on health | SHARE YOUR CULINARY MEMORIES
This isn’t the photoshoot you think it is
Midwife Annette Rockley adopted the classic Demi Moore pregnancy pose for this portrait as a provocation, a call to action. She died less than three weeks after these pictures were taken.
There’s a better way to walk for exercise
It isn’t just moving forward on autopilot — you also need to think about your eyes, shoulders and core.
The stretches that could help you live longer
If your focus on stretching goes no further than tying your shoelaces then the results of a new large-scale study make for a sobering read.
What too much sitting is doing to your health
A new study shows that a sedentary lifestyle is even worse for us than we thought – but a standing desk won’t help.
The ‘silent global pandemic’ that will undermine healthcare systems and food safety
If the danger of drug-resistant superbugs is not addressed there could be a return to the medical dark ages, where a superficial scratch could be life-threatening.
Counting calories? Why your calculations might not add up to losing weight
Calorie counting is the tried and true method of controlling or losing weight. Here an expert reveals what to do to shed unwanted kilos.
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