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Most seniors today are living to an age beyond when their parents survived. This means that they are effectively living without a map, through two decades when previous generations were in a nursing home or dead.
- by Neil Jeyasingam
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Wellbeing
Why it's time to revive the art of hygge
How can we implement hygge across all areas of our lives? Jo Hartley finds out.
- by Jo Hartley
Trends
My day on a plate: Vanda Serrador
Facialist and body-care expert at The Body Shop, Vanda Serrador, 42, shares her day on a plate.
- by Compiled by Nicole Economos
Healthcare
Inquest reveals hidden scourge of opiate deaths
The deaths of six people at the centre of an inquest have highlighted the growing tragedy of a hidden drug problem in Australia.
- by Angus Thompson
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Obesity
'Gamechanger': Jamie Oliver urges Australia to follow London's junk food ad ban
Jamie Oliver says London's radical plan should be replicated in Australia.
- by Latika Bourke
Good Weekend
Does your child hate brushing their teeth? This podcast may help
Chompers is a podcast that aims to help children brush their teeth, believe it or not, for longer.
- by Anne Hyland
Health
Get outside. You can reap the benefits in less time than you think
The benefits extend beyond fitness and fresh air.
- by Megan Holbeck
Health
Is the 'five second' rule safe?
There are many rules in food safety lore, some that have a basis in fact, and some that are purely grounded in convenience.
- by Cathy Moir
Federal budget
Budget is 'ruthless' towards Australia's most vulnerable
Experts warn the budget will mean low income earners will end up in hospitals, prisons and mental health facilities; when all they need is a home.
- by Roqayah Chamseddine
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Domestic violence
'I couldn't show weakness': Stabbed 11 times, this trainee doctor worked on
Dr Angela Jay was viciously stabbed by her ex-boyfriend, who was about to burn her to death. Just weeks later she returned to work.
- by Julie Power
Mental health
Antidepressants are an 'under-treatment': US expert
Australians are the second-highest users of antidepressants in the world. But are antidepressants doing enough in the battle against mental illness?
- by Mary Ward