Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Now, what was I looking for? How to improve your memory
Next time you need to commit something to memory try these tips and tricks.
- by Caroline Hopkins
Latest
‘Sleep divorce’ isn’t the only option if your partner is a restless sleeper
Dreaming of a better night sleep? Experts weigh in on how to manage bedtime as a couple.
- by Catherine Pearson
Editorial
Gender equality
Rethink needed over confusing medical language which can lead to error
Researchers and academics are showing common sense in opposing the alteration of medical language to accommodate transgender and gender-diverse people.
- The Herald's View
Dry January too daunting? A ‘damp’ one is still worthwhile
If going cold turkey for a month isn’t for you, the new year is still a good opportunity for anyone to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol.
- by Lisa Jarvis
The healthy habits these experts are taking into 2024
Each year we ask three high-profile Australians to share a habit they want to cultivate in the coming year and how they plan to do it.
- by Sarah Berry
When your fate hangs in the balance, all you can do is stand up
A visit to a surgeon threatens to wipe the grin off Anson Cameron’s face.
- by Anson Cameron
Are my periods normal? And what’s the best way to treat cramps?
When it comes to periods, it’s important to take note of what’s normal for you.
- by Trisha Pasricha
The best bedsheets for every type of sleeper
From hot sleepers to those with sensitive skin, here are the sheets that could maximise your chance of sleeping soundly.
- by Nell Geraets
Comforting or cashing in? Inside the complex world of IVF influencers
While many people are thankful for influencers sharing their fertility journeys, others question whether IVF should be so heavily marketed.
- by Wendy Syfret
It’s never too late to lift: Older people can still build muscle mass
A new study shows that older bodies can still increase muscle size, strength and mobility.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
Opinion
Endometriosis
Why are doctors still telling women with endometriosis to become pregnant?
This advice is not only medically irresponsible, but also reinforces a set of sinister and sexist myths.
- by Gina Rushton