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The age that life satisfaction begins
You’re not imagining it. A wellbeing faultline is emerging in Australia, as satisfaction with life slumps to the worst level it has been in two decades. There is an age when it gets better, though.
Is the King’s interest in ayurveda healthy?
After their trip to Australia, Charles and Camilla returned to a wellness resort that’s famous for its ayurvedic treatments. But what is this ancient practice?
‘Rare, relentless’ lymphoma now treatable from home
Mycosis fungoides affects three in every million Australians; for those few sufferers it is a near-constant agony that renders the threat of hospitalisation constant.
Ultra-processed foods: 9 things you should never buy
As another damning report blames eating these foods for a whole host of health issues, Peta Bee reveals the worst offenders.
Sceptic to convert: how a week in a wellness resort changed my life
Mindfulness and self-care were not for me; I don’t like activated almonds or acai. But then I went to this Thai wellness resort and it changed my life.
What stress really does to your body — and what to do about it
It causes everything from headaches to gut pain. Claire Cohen meets a leading osteopath with the latest solutions.
I was a binge drinker. This is how I stopped
I felt alone in turning to alcohol to manage my stress, but as a middle-aged woman, I had plenty of company.
‘Deaths of despair’, obesity hit under-50s
Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, but like other high-income English-speaking countries such as the US and Britain, there’s a serious problem for those under 50.
There was no ‘holistic’ way to treat my mum’s cancer
Elle hath no fury like a cancer survivor saved by gruelling conventional therapy, only to be told by a celebrity that it might not have been necessary. Macpherson needs to take a leaf out of Kate Middleton’s book.
The cold plunge: a beginner’s guide to ice baths
Submerging yourself in very, very cold water is the wellness trend sweeping the nation, but is it really that good for you?
Want to slow down getting older? Go travelling
Could there be a better reason to travel? New university research has found evidence positive tourism experiences can slow the ageing process.
‘Dangerous, irresponsible, quackery’: doctors slam Elle’s cancer claims
The supermodel says her ‘holistic’ approach means she is now in remission for her breast cancer but specialists warn alternative treatments increase the risk of death six-fold.
How a script for medicinal cannabis ended a 27-year health battle
Partner of Australian rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns, Kate Kendall, had a positive experience using cannabis prescribed by her doctor. But while the battle for medicinal use has been won, why is the quest for full legalisation running out of puff?
‘Ageing challenge’: navigating demographic shifts; economic impacts
The global ageing trend, fuelled by declining birthrates and increasing life expectancy, presents significant challenges and opportunities that demand urgent attention, writes Hari Hara Priya Kannan.
This is what burnout feels like
In her pursuit of ‘perfect’, Lydia O’Donnell was running 170 kilometres a week. She was also exhausted, her social life and relationships in tatters.
How much alcohol can you drink a week and still be healthy?
Scientists are closer to settling on how much — or how little — you can consume without raising your risk for health problems.
Sea moss: The health world’s latest obsession explained
From gut health to a strengthened immune system, this trending sea vegetable claims to do it all. But is it all hype or is this slimy substance your new health hero?
Star scientist’s claim of ‘reverse aging’ draws hail of criticism
Other longevity researchers rebuke Australian-born Harvard geneticist; ‘The selling is a step too far’
‘We got a sleep divorce and our marriage has never been better’
These couples are trading restless nights for dual primary bedrooms and ‘snore rooms’.
Awake at 2am? Here’s how to get back to dreamland
Whether it’s a digital detox or the perfect sleep environment, there are a number of ways to try and achieve a better sleep. We asked two experts to share tips they swear by.
Waking up to Australia’s sleep crisis
Medico and long-time insomniac Michael Mosley was offered a good night’s sleep as part of a groundbreaking Flinders University trial. His results have ramifications for us all.
Knowing your ‘ageotype’ could add years to your life
Science has identified four distinct ways our bodies age. Paying extra attention to your biological ‘Achilles heel’ may be the key to staying healthier, longer.
Getting a good night’s rest lies in the basics
From rocking to noise therapy, swaddling to self-soothing, the back-to-basics approach to newborn sleep might hold the key to a better night’s rest at any age.
‘Battler’s disease’: UTI sufferers’ plight relegated by medicos
Chronic urinary tract infection affects women and children disproportionately – is this why medicine has failed to treat the condition seriously?
What a $3000 ‘longevity’ health assessment actually tells you
The old question of if you were given a box containing the exact date of your death, would you open it has now become: how much are you prepared to pay for the privilege?
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