I felt like I had bugs crawling under my skin all the time
An Adelaide mum who experienced “uncontrollable rage” and memory loss feared she may have early onset dementia – it wasn’t until she spoke with a female GP that she got a diagnosis.
Health
Get fit, quick — The superfast workouts going viral
You may know about the 5-2, but what about 10-20-30? The latest fitness trends are easy-to-remember concepts, but do they really work, asks Peta Bee.
Do you scroll your phone? Try this to avoid neck issues
If you look at your phone multiple times a day then experts say you should do this simple exercise to avoid a common problem being seen in people aged 16 and up.
I broke my neck on the footy field — now I’m making a comeback
Last year, Joel Bennett copped a knee in a marking contest and spent six months in hospital. On Saturday, he’ll run out again. This is his remarkable story.
More Stories
Forget Mediterranean cuisine — here’s the new health diet
For decades, the Mediterranean diet has been held up as a model of nutrition. But this less-heralded cuisine could be equally protective.
Star kept incurable STI ‘hidden’ from men
A popular Aussie reality star has revealed she’s been living “in silent” with a condition caught from sexual contact – but is no longer ashamed.
Why doing this may beat calorie-counting for weight loss
People who did this lost more weight than those who trimmed their calorie intake every day, according to a study.
‘Get vaccinated’: Cases surge in Australia
Aussies have been urged to get the flu vaccination as cases surge across the country, almost doubling in one state.
Fake Ozempic seized at Aussie border
The TGA has issued a warning after fake Ozempic-labelled products were seized at the Australian border.
Try this to improve your balance
Clinical exercise scientist Bill Dooley shows you some ways to improve your balance.
Lean back
Do this to work your stomach muscles.
Leg cycling
Try this exercise for your core, kind of like you’re riding a bike.
Chin tuck
This exercise is good to avoid “tech neck” caused by looking at our phones all day.
Side plank
This is how to do a side plank, which works the obliques, which are the muscles on the side of your torso.
Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/health