Women's Health Australia

At the moment, talk about resilience seems to be everywhere. As the world grapples with uncertainty, the ability to roll with the punches, adapt to change and deal with stress in a positive way has never been more important. And, as it turns out, the

I keep running my pills back to back. Is it safe? Answer In a word, yes. “The combined oral contraceptive pill pairs synthetic oestrogen with progesterone to stop ovulation,” says gynaecologist Dr Anita Mitra. Traditionally, it’s taken for 21 days

Feeling cooked after a huge workout? Make sure you’re not overdoing it. New research published in Current Biology has found that overtraining not only tires you out physically, but can leave you mentally exhausted as well. As the area of the brain af

Toss 4 cups sprouts (halved) with 3 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs apple cider vinegar, 1 tbs maple syrup and 2 tbs wholegrain mustard; roast at 230°C for 25 mins. Mustard seeds have anti-inflammatory selenium, omega-3s and disease-fighting phytonutrients. Toa

This just in: beauty sleep does exist. We replenish thin collagen fibres while we snooze, according to University of Manchester researchers. Its aim is to keep us active and alert throughout the day, but since collagen (an abundant protein in our bod

Last year, a small Melbourne company unveiled a room spray that claimed to break down airborne toxins. When it launched to the Chinese market, the Sensori+ Air Detoxifying Mist sold out in 15 minutes. Meanwhile, disposable face mask brand Tecmask saw

If you could only do one exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be? If push-ups came to mind, you chose wisely: they’re one of the best total-body exercises there is. Push-ups will tone not only your chest, shoulders and triceps, but also

Oh how European you felt, making reservations for 10pm and tucking into tapas hours after your usual bedtime. But what holiday eating habits deliver in feelings of reckless abandon, they also deliver in heartburn and sleepless nights. Research sugges

On the court, Sharni Layton was fierce. One of Australia’s premium netballers, her steely nerve opened the door to great success. She wore down her opponents and got what she came for. Intercepts usually. It was like she could see the ball before it

If inflammation were a person, we’d picture her as a confident power woman, AirPods in and belting out Mariah Carey’s “Why you so obsessed with meeee?” That’s because the wellness world is hooked on everything anti-inflammatory – from spa treatments

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If you want to understand your circadian rhythm better, it helps to think about The Bachelorette. (Stay with us!) The producers carefully map out each day, scheduling events in a particular order to keep the relationships progressing: from morning da

You’re all over the benefits of meditation for your stress levels, but guess what: it can be a major win for your sex life, too. Women who meditate score higher on measures of sexual function and desire compared to those who don’t get it Om, accordin

Heaven has an address: it’s the yoga pavilion overlooking the Indian Ocean at Barberyn Beach Ayurveda Resort. Just a two-and-a-half-hour drive outside of Colombo, located on a palm-fringed clifftop, this hotel-come-health centre is one of the most re

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Let’s be honest: when you think of new trends, the dental world probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. That’s why you might be surprised to know that it’s actually one of the fastest-growing sectors of beauty. The Australian oral care mar

Jamie Oliver attributed a 12kg drop in weight primarily to eating more seaweed. But this underwater marvel is also full of nutrients. “Seaweed is an amazing source of iodine,” says nutritionist Amy Savage. “Typically a 5g snack-size serving will exce

The morning of our cover shoot, Laura Henshaw woke to a voicemail from her best friend and business partner Steph Miller. The almost two-minute-long message wasn’t about work, although they have plenty of it (the duo co-founded wellness program Keep

There’s a holiday dedicated to it, a million poems about it, dozens of industries built around it and no synonyms for it: love. It’s perhaps the most fundamental human need, the one Buddhist monks consider the secret to a life full of joy – a life th

STYLING ASSISTANT: CHLOE DE TORRES. HAIR: BRAD MULLINS/VIVIEN’S.MAKE-UP: AIMIE FIEBIG/VIVIEN’S. MODEL: KENDALL VISSER/PRISCILLAS ■

In body-building circles, it’s a universal truth that anyone in search of gains needs to focus their mind as well as their muscles. ‘Internal attentional focus’, as it’s known among scientists, describes the connection between the two. The theory is

Really, that’s the only word that can describe the act of creating, delivering and raising a child. But there’s another sleight of hand at play, one that’s rarely discussed: the mysterious power to make the woman who endured nine months of pregnancy,

Don’t panic. For a day or two, your body produces colostrum, a highly concentrated fluid made of antibodies. The Fix: Be patient and prepare. When your milk does come in, your girls may go up a few cup sizes. Because you kinda are. Newborns need to

Why do women often feel a loss of identity after having a baby? Sacks: It’s a wild change. Just like how a child evolves into a teenager and an adult, there’s a period of body morphing and hormone shifts that a woman goes through when she becomes a

Six months after giving birth, writer Sara Gaynes Levy is still navigating fitness as a new mum. “At my postpartum check-up, I asked my doctor if there was anything I needed to be careful about as I got back into working out. Her vague response: ‘Don

HUNTING THE WATERS OFF THE QUEENSLAND COAST IS A DEADLY CREATURE. IT DOESN’T HAVE FINS AND IT’S ONLY A FEW CENTIMETRES LONG. BUT TO A FISH, THE CONE SNAIL CAN BE PROBLEMATIC. THE MOLLUSC USES A SORT OF TOOTH TO HARPOON THE FISH AND DELIVER A SHOT OF

Forget the morning-after sheet mask or 12-step Korean skincare regimen. Turns out what you pile on your plate every day is one of the most powerful things you can do for your face. Enter dietitian and author of The Australian Healthy Skin Diet, Geral

MAKES: 6 PREP TIME: 10 MINS, PLUS 20 MINS MARINATING COOK TIME: 6 MINS ◆ 600g ocean or rainbow trout fillets, skin on◆ 2 tsp red curry paste◆ 2 tbs coconut cream◆ 1 tsp fish sauce◆ 1 tsp pure maple syrup◆ Juice of ½ lime◆ Extra virgin olive oil, for

Picture this: you’re sitting across from the new psychologist you’ve been referred to for your depression. Instead of spending an hour discussing medications, you’re given a meal plan to take home. The recipes contain ingredients your grandmother wou

“At the start of each week, I plan my schedule [including] my workouts, which can involve everything from going to the gym to long walks. Routine is vital, but modify it when you need to. If I’m feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I try to change my imm