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‘Subway Therapy’ for scared voters
WHILE disgruntled New Yorkers hit the streets in protest after Donald Trump’s astonishing presidential win, there’s been another type of protest going on underground.
‘People locked into their bodies’
THIS Aussie island is postcard perfect. So what’s causing many of its inhabitants to become paralysed and die ‘slow’ and ‘cruel’ deaths?
Most dangerous 24 hours of your life
WHEN a devoted partner turns into a violent controller and a woman threatens to leave him, her life can be in immediate and terrible danger.
How Jessica coped with losing her eye
THIS 23-year-old woman has an aggressive form of eye cancer, but has found a cool way to make the most of her condition.
‘All you know about healthy food is a lie’
A NEW book claims that almost everything we hear about nutrition — including from medical experts — may be false.
Easiest way to cut out sugar
WE ALL know we need to eat less sugar, but in reality it’s hard to avoid. Here are six simple changes that will make a big difference.
The diets that need a reality check
HOW healthy is coconut yoghurt and chia seeds, really? A nutritionist busts the myths about our favourite health foods. #cleaneating
Is this the worst PR stunt of all time?
WEIGHT Watchers has angered a whole lot of women by sending female journalists a light bulb and a pretty bad message about body image.
A week’s worth of healthy dinner recipes
It’s Monday, again, and instead of the usual lasagne and schnitzel we all love so much, why not try one of these quick and healthy alternatives instead?
‘People locked into their bodies’
THIS Aussie island is postcard perfect. So what’s causing many of its inhabitants to become paralysed and die ‘slow’ and ‘cruel’ deaths?
How Jessica coped with losing her eye
THIS 23-year-old woman has an aggressive form of eye cancer, but has found a cool way to make the most of her condition.
Model mum compares Lyme disease to HIV
YOLANDA, the mother of rising models Gigi, Bella and Anwar Hadid, compared Lyme disease to HIV in an emotional speech today in Australia.
Woman saw so many doctors, she died
A WOMAN died from a cocktail of prescription drugs after she got away with “doctor shopping”. She visited a health professional almost daily.
‘Subway Therapy’ for scared voters
WHILE disgruntled New Yorkers hit the streets in protest after Donald Trump’s astonishing presidential win, there’s been another type of protest going on underground.
How to be happy with what you’ve got
WE’RE all familiar with that happy feeling that comes from something new - a relationship, job, or shiny new toy. Here’s how to maintain that high all the time
This insurance loophole is outrageous
IF YOU’VE ever seen a psychologist for any reason at all, be warned: You might find yourself unable to get insurance. That’s what happened to Ginger Gorman.
Optical illusion blowing up the internet
AT FIRST glance it’s a pair of very shiny legs, right? Well, wrong. Once you know what’s going on you’ll wonder why you didn’t realise in the first place.
‘They’re not as scary as people think’
AUSTRALIA’S Islamic leaders are throwing open their doors to bust some myths. This is what we found when we went inside the Lakemba mosque.
False logic behind this Christian belief
OPINION: If Christian leaders want to object to marriage equality, maybe they should look at the bible. Why this argument doesn’t make sense.
Odd solution to life’s big problems
POSITIVE thinking. Passion. Happiness. Think you know the key to a good life? A new theory is about to explode the myths.
Why you lose your ambition in your 30s
DO YOU feel like your career ambition has gone AWOL? You’re not alone. And it turns out it may not be such a bad thing.