‘Talk is cheap’: Veterans’ plea for election
Two Aussies who served in uniform abroad have spoken up about the election campaign and their hopes for a better mental health future for Australia’s defence force heroes.
Health
I have ‘baby brain’ – it led to this frantic supermarket moment
I’m approaching the end of my third trimester and I’m starting to feel really pregnant. Tiredness, ‘baby brain’ and more involved hospital appointments are becoming the norm.
My smartwatch started going crazy – I’d been ignoring the symptoms
Brad Butvila had been feeling light-headed and dizzy, but he put it down to being tired due to being a father-of-two. However his smartwatch kept sending him alerts.
Champion surfer’s brain injury battle to be lifelong journey
Former world tour surfer Owen Wright says the battle with his brain health will be a lifelong journey in the aftermath of the concussions that nearly killed him. This is why.
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‘SkinnyTok’ exposed: Inside toxic unhealthy eating trend
A dangerous social media trend that has emerged under the name #SkinnyTok, promoting unhealthy eating and weight loss habits, sparking fears of the impact it could have on vulnerable youths.
Why I’m not telling anyone the name of my baby
In this chapter of Imogen’s pregnancy diary she reveals how her baby shower went and also why she’s keeping her son’s name a secret until he is born.
Do this 20-second exercise if you look at your phone a lot
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.
Global outbreak Australia can’t avoid
The global outbreak of a highly infectious disease is causing headaches for Australian health authorities as cases slip through the border.
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.
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.
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.
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