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‘Coffee and two pitted dates’: How does a dietitian rate this?

Activewear co-founder, Matilda Robertson, finishes her day with a sweet treat.

  • Nicole Economos

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Ian Kemp lost his wife Vera after 37 years of marriage.

‘A uniform feeling’: The grief and loneliness of losing a spouse

According to new research, social support has little impact on the loneliness someone experiences while grieving their partner.

  • Sarah Berry
A visit to the GP offers an opportunity to discuss your health goals and what might be getting in the way of meeting them.

Stick to the perimeter of the supermarket, and six other ways to improve heart health

Habits like smoking, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle can lay the groundwork for disease long before symptoms appear.

  • Nina Agrawal
BMI tells us nothing about a person’s health, experts say.

Could a new definition change the way we think about obesity?

A group of international and Australian experts say current approaches are too reliant on BMI.

  • Sarah Berry
‘The best feeling ever’: Maz Compton says her life changed for the better when she gave up alcohol.

Nearly half of Australians want to drink less. So, why don’t they?

People say that alcohol affects their physical and mental health along with their sleep. But why is it so hard to cut back or quit when they want to?

  • Sarah Berry
Yoga has long been associated with health, now it is being linked by research to improved cognition.

Seven simple habits you can start today to improve brain health

These small science-based tips can improve your mental and cognitive health.

  • Richard Sima
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Worry, anxiety and stress are all different. Here’s how to tell them apart

It’s important to know the difference because each requires different coping strategies, experts advise.

  • Lauren Ironmonger
CVC’s interest in Comvita comes during a busy time for investors in the premium honey sector.

I have daggy hobbies, but there are some you should seriously never adopt

On paper, my hobbies mostly mark me out as either an early settler or massive dag. Tapestry, for one. But some pursuits should be left to the experts.

  • Kate Halfpenny
If you want to make 2025 a great year, a MAP can help show you how to get there

Want to have a great year at work? You just need a map

There’s a simple way to set yourself up for your best work year yet – and ironically, it involves focusing on your life outside work.

  • Tim Duggan

The 12-year gap we should be paying attention to when it comes to ageing

Aiming to live to 100? A new report suggests we should be focusing on healthy longevity, rather than simple lifespan.

  • Lauren Ironmonger

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