Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Processed meats don’t just affect the heart. They could increase your risk of dementia
Experts suggest a link between cured meats and higher rates of dementia and worse cognition.
- by Anahad O’Connor
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Opinion
Real life
I live by one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. This is why I only swim at the pool
Our sandy white beaches are as much a part of our national psyche as meat pies and footy. But our collective romanticising obscures some harsh realities.
- by Caroline Zielinski
Opinion
Women's health
Wellness crazies are telling women to ditch the pill. It’s lunacy
Influencers are urging women to abandon hormonal contraceptives like the pill in favour of “period-tracking” apps. But it’s bad advice, unless you want to be pregnant.
- by Jenna Price
Bad sleep last night? Your pillow might be the problem
Choosing the right pillow – then caring for it accordingly – can make a world of difference to your sleep, according to experts.
- by Stacey Colino
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.
- by Sarah Berry
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Wellbeing
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?
- by Sarah Berry
Seven simple habits you can start today to improve brain health
These small science-based tips can improve your mental and cognitive health.
- by Richard Sima
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.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Could consuming seed oils give you colon cancer?
A new study has reignited claims that we are being “poisoned” by seed oils. But should we really be avoiding them?
- by Sarah Berry
‘Sunscreen is toxic’ and three other SPF myths to rethink this summer
Common misconceptions still stop Australians from using SPF products correctly, despite the country having the world’s highest melanoma rate.
- by Kayla Olaya
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.
- by Lauren Ironmonger