Health Advice
10 best things to do before you go to bed
Sleep is a precious commodity. Poor sleep habits can make you grumpy and irritable, lower your immune system and even make you fat. Following are Mim Beim'...
Beetroot juice, olive leaf extract: Natural ways to regulate blood pressure
You can't control genetics, but you can do something about your environment, says naturopath Rebecca Warren
What you need to know if you're considering freezing your eggs
If you’re not quite ready for a life of nappies and sleepless nights, freezing your eggs might seem like an easy way to beat the biological clock
How your partner's coffee habit could affect your pregnancy
It’s well known that excessive caffeine intake can increase the risk of early miscarriage, but new research suggests your partner's coffee fix could also...
Liver Detox 101: How to give your liver a post-party cleanse
Feeling weighed down by Easter excess? Lighten the load with these simple tips
Easy hacks for a healthier week
If you can only tick off one of these this week, you're a little closer to living a healthier life
Exercise or diet: What's the best way to curb your appetite?
Forget skipping meals as new research says exercise is the secret to eating less
Weight Loss, Eggs, Sleep: 4 easy hacks for a healthier week
If you can only tick off one of these, you're a little closer to living a healthier life
Easy hacks for a healthy week
If you can only tick off one of these, you're a little closer to living a healthier life
Jackie Stripling: "I had a heart attack at 30"
Only hours after giving birth, an otherwise healthy Jackie was dead. Here is her story, as told to Sarah Marinos
Female Incontinence: 7 surprising facts on bladder control, urinary incontinence
But pelvic floor problems are no laughing matter
The Pill After-Effects: What happens when you come off birth control
Our resident GP expert explains what happens to our body when we stopping taking the pill
A food poisoning expert reveals the six foods he never eats
If you want to know how to avoid food poisoning, lawyer Bill Marler is your man.
How to feel fresh after a long flight
Finish your next plane trip looking like you've been pampered since take-off
Is Dry February worth the effort?
Another month, another public health campaign asking you to give up a vice to raise money for charity. But is there any truth in the claims that doing so w...
Weight Loss, Stress, Mental Health: 10 strange bite-sized facts about chewing
Chewing the right way can help you score better, quell rowdy behaviour from kids and even knock off a few kilos, says Beverley Hadgraft
What coffee does to your body
Want sharper eyesight or better memory? Sue Quinn discovers the answer is in your daily brew
Botox, Antiperspirants, Prescription Medications: How to stop excessive sweating
Excessive perspiration causing you stress? Sarah Marinos tracks down treatments that work
Stress Relief: Why sugar tastes better when we're stressed
Eating when under pressure can offer relief but there are healthier options
Your New Year Health Checks: The appointments you should be making now
The health checks you should pencil in for the New Year
5 healthy holiday tips + How Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker stay in shape
From beachside fitness to feasting on seasonal food, it’s easy to pack good habits into your Christmas adventure, as Nina Karnikowski discovers
Feeling lonely? How to fly solo this festive season
If the festive season leaves you feeling less than jolly, help is at hand. Fiona Joy has expert advice for those going solo this yuletide
Weight Loss or Fitness: Which is more important?
We find out whether exercise matters more than eating well
Dr. Google: Should you use the internet to self diagnose health issues?
As more and more people turn to the web to understand their health problems – and yes, dabble in a little self-diagnosis – Oryana Angel talks to the ex...
Lemon life hacks: 10 genius uses for lemons
When life gives you lemons, rejoice, because there’s no shortage of household uses for this wonder fruit. By Dilvin Yasa
20 tips for a healthy summer
Look and feel your best with these fresh ideas for your healthiest season ever.
Flu Shot: The vaccine experts say everyone should have
Australia is coming out of one of its worst flu seasons on record, so is it time to follow in the UK’s footsteps with an annual kids’ vaccination progr...
8 embarrassing body problems and how to handle them
If you've got a body problem that's causing you to blush, don't book yourself a stint on Embarrassing Bodies just yet. Every body sign from dandruff to fun...
Christmas gifts, shopping and saving: 10 hacks to manage the silly season on a budget
Enjoy the silly season without blowing the budget
Is your work-life balance off? 10 signs you're stressed out
Feel like you don't have a good grasp on the balance between work life and home life? Here are 10 signs to look out for
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat: Is social media making us depressed?
Is social media platforms like Instagram a form of inspiration or fauxspiration, and is it making us depressed?
How many steps a day do you need to reduce death risk?
Your life expectancy could be in the amount of steps you take each day
4 Hangover cures (that don't involve fried food)
Don't let a hangover knock you down, try these hangover cures instead
When to change your household items: 20 items you should toss, wash or replace
From pillows to mattresses and your toothbrush, you might want to re-think how long you keep your household items
10 signs you're a healthy woman: Clear skin, energy levels & BMI
10 signs you're super healthy and right on-track
How much sleep do we really need? It's interrupted sleep that affects our mood
The amount of sleep you get doesn't matter, it's more about getting interrupted sleep
Fitness tips: Weekend binges could be sabotaging your health routine
Many of us do it – we spend all week being healthy and then undo all that good work by over-indulging on the weekend. Jo Hartley looks at simple ways to ...
Can Snapchat make you happy? Health, fitness & beauty accounts you should follow
Snapchat could be the key to your happiness, apparently
When you're most likely to get a UTI: Urinary Tract Infection symptoms, tips & treatments
Why summer might be the time you're most likely to get a UTI
Got credit card debt? 5 things you shouldn't do if you want to be debt-free
Need to get rid of your credit card? Make sure you're not doing these things
10 things you really shouldn’t feel guilty about
Hate the feeling of guilt that waves over you every time you think you’ve done something naughty? Cue the sighs of relief. Here are ten bad habits and in...
Health Apps: Are they really worth it?
Rosie King finds out if you really can turn your gadget into a personal trainer, life coach or source of motivation
How to find balance in your life
There’s no question that when life gets chaotic, your health is often impacted. It’s important to maintain a healthy balance for eating and living.
6 food swaps to make to enjoy the party season (minus the guilt)
To avoid overindulging this party season, make the switch with these food swaps
The celebrity health and fitness advice we should probably ignore
The health and fitness experts reveal their celebrity pet hates when it comes to health advice
How beet juice could help with high-altitude training
A new study reveals, beet juice could be the key to high altitude sickness
Fitness tips: How fidgeting can help you get fit
Do you struggle to sit still? Tapping your fingers and toes burns calories and can reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes
Do you have IBS? Signs, symptoms and treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The need-to-know on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Smart hacks to help you save for a summer holiday
Start saving now with these simple life hacks and that sunny holiday could be on the cards
6 unexpected things you shouldn’t do before bed
Having trouble sleeping? These sleep-zapping habits might be to blame
Health tips: 5 financial lessons I wish I'd known in my 20s
Whether you’re in your 20s now or have offspring of this age, these simple tips will be a boon for your bank account
Breast reconstruction: What's the latest?
Fewer women opt for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy in Australia than in other parts of the world, but a new technique may change all that. Sarah ...
Kerri-Anne Kennerley on breast cancer
Kerri-Anne Kennerley talks about work-life balance, the idea of beauty, and how a breast cancer diagnosis three years ago altered her appreciation for life
Health tips to steal from the Swedish
Legally sanctioned cafe breaks, 34-hour working weeks and plenty of TLC… That’s how to win at life the Scandinavian way, discovers Dilvin Yasa
How cat therapy can make you happier and healthier
From their soothing purr to being a calming presence on your lap, felines have the power to heal, as proven by science. Self-professed cat lady Rosie King ...
10 things the scales won't tell you
It can be easy to fixate on the number staring back at you, but there are plenty of things the scales just don't know.
Sleep deprivation: 10 unexpected signs you need more sleep
How to tell if you really need more shut-eye
What your eyes are telling you
Orthoptist Allanah Crameri explains the most common eye health signs and symptoms and what they could really mean
7 superpowers of sunshine
Harness the sun’s rays with these simple tips to improve your home and health, from reducing mould to improving your mood. By Dilvin Yasa
Osteopenia: the disease affecting 6.3 million Australians
This low bone-density condition is a precursor of osteoporosis, but it isn’t just the elderly at risk. Christina Larmer explores the signs we need to loo...
Ageing and exercise: Why a regular fitness regimen is vital
Staying active as you get older is crucial for your overall health
4 things that you didn't know your doctor could help you out with
How to make the most of your doctor's expertise
Simple stress relief techniques to try today
From watching fish to stealing a kiss, these tips will help calm both mind and body
Why you need to eat less as you age
It’s harder to stay lean as you get older, but gradually reducing portion sizes each decade can help to ward off the middle-age spread.
Get happier and smarter in five minutes
Follow these simple steps to find clarity and calm, writes Tiffany Dunk
The link between depression and hormones
Some women suffer such severe PMS symptoms, they’re being misdiagnosed with clinical depression. Here’s how to tell the difference.
From diet demon to healthy bean: why coffee is now good for you
It’s previously been considered detrimental to your health, but emerging studies are showing that your three-cup-a-day habit might actually be doing you ...
How to stop pressing snooze
It’s all too tempting to hit the snooze button when the alarm goes off on a dark winter morning, but falling back into a slumber can actually do more har...
How to make a cold disappear
Say goodbye to the sniffles sooner with these seven simple tricks. By Rosie King
High blood pressure: how it affects your health
Called the ‘silent killer’, this condition can seriously affect your health if it is not managed
Why winter is the best time to exercise for weight loss
Here’s some good news as the mercury falls – a little time spent in the cold can help you slim down. Jenny Ringland finds out how
What your wee says about you
We all do it, flush and move on. But the contents of your loo are worth a second look. By Fiona Joy
Plastic surgery in Asia: What you need to know
Lower costs, no waiting times and a holiday to boot – it sounds too good to be true (and it often is), yet thousands of Aussies are jetting off for a tro...
Health benefits of bone broth
Remember when Grandma would tell you to suck the bones after dinner? It turns out she was on to something.
Natural remedies for illnesses
Those old homemade remedies our mothers and grandmothers used to treat everyday ailments really had some merit. Sometimes the simple things are the most ef...
The biggest money sins to avoid
Unless you’re a financial saint, we’re betting you’ve been guilty of committing a money sin or two. There are countless ways to make financial mistak...
Rent or buy? What it means for your financial health
With interest rates at a record low but demand for property higher than ever, this question is weighing heavily on many Australians.
Mould: is it making you sick?
You may not see it or even smell it, however, its effects can have devastating health consequences. By Nicole bijlsma
5 warning signs not to ignore
We train ourselves to dismiss small health issues, but there are some symptoms that need prompt medical attention. Jennie Smiedt investigates
How to deal with pet allergies
If Fido is turning your home into a sneeze-zone, it’s time to get serious about reducing allergens
What should I eat?
Australia's most popular nutrition and food authors share their opinion on what we should really be eating
