Lifestyle
Health & wellness
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
Latest
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
Opinion
Pill Testing
I was grateful my kids could get their pills tested, if they had any
This summer, young people at NSW music festivals will be denied a proven safety measure that we know saves lives.
- by Alice Salomon
Why do women get more headaches than men?
While many women report regular headaches, it can seem as though men are less likely to experience them. But why?
- by Melinda Wenner Moyer
‘Scottish oatcakes with a dollop of peanut butter’: An artist’s day on a plate
Dr Joanna McMillan says oatcakes are “a fabulously nutritious snack” for Michelle Pereira to eat as an afternoon snack.
- by Nicole Economos
How to keep your pets safe over the summer break
#1. Choose treats wisely. Ham, Christmas pudding and other leftovers may seem harmless, but often such high fat foods can be toxic.
- by Dilvin Yasa