Draconian Covid-19 measures were not justified after the initial wave of the pandemic and fuelled an erosion in trust in governments and mental health damage to children, a landmark inquiry has found.
It’s a dietary change that reduces both your weight and your risk of diabetes and cancer. You don’t even need to eat dry-as-dust cereal, says Antonia Hoyle
Rates of heart attack, cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases are decreasing in the nation’s wealthiest postcodes but escalating in disadvantaged pockets, a major report that tracks rates of premature death has found.
Heart attacks and strokes are expected to stay prevalent in past Covid patients for years after infection, a new study indicates.
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.
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As I’ve discovered, a heart attack is like bankruptcy: it happens gradually and then suddenly.
Cyril Tooze is the tragic face of the crisis in Australia’s home aged care system – sick, and so sick of waiting to receive any care that he would rather die peacefully on his own terms.
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Half of patients who taken antidepressant medication for more than six months experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping that can include ‘brain zaps’, anger and irritability, dizziness, nightmares, anxiety, panic and agitation.
As a keen runner, Lydia O’Donnell followed the advice of coaches over dieticians and it had serious, long-term ramifications. She did her own research and now joins a new generation turning med tech breakthroughs into business.
For too long Brendan Cowell had been the life of the party. The actor, writer and dedicated hedonist needed someone or something to help him through. He needed a hero – so he created one.
Growing up Indigenous in the Kimberley, their dream to become doctors seemed far-fetched. But Steph and Cath defied the odds to do it together – and provide their own brand of holistic care.
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.
The late-40s/early-50s is a time to reassess where you’re at in relationships and in life. The milestone birthday is also key for business owners. How does turning 50 redefine Australian business and our property decisions?
Keith Titmuss’s CTE revelation has triggered calls to ban tackling in junior football. But rugby league Immortal Wally Lewis says there is ‘no game’ if the proposal goes ahead.
Luke and Lisa were a picture-perfect couple busy with work and three kids, and looking forward to their future. Then Lisa started forgetting things.
Keith Titmuss is the youngest Australian sport player to be diagnosed with the fatal condition related to repeated head knocks.
Celebrities like Lenny Kravitz and Julia Fox are calling timeout on having sex but there’s a cohort of young people who are all too willing to join the celibacy movement.
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