Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Rihanna wants a breast lift after babies. Could it start a movement?
More mothers are choosing the procedure to mark the end of their breastfeeding years. Some experts warn the trend fuels unrealistic expectations about body image.
- by Nell Geraets
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Contentious UK gender medicine report prompts reflection, outrage in Australia
LGBTQ advocates have slammed a report by British paediatrician Hilary Cass, who concluded there was inadequate evidence to support the use of puberty blockers.
- by Michael Bachelard and Aisha Dow
Exclusive
Fitness
The best time of day to exercise? It depends on your health
Plenty of studies have shown the merits of moving in the morning, but new research shows that for certain groups, after-dinner exercise can be very beneficial.
- by Sarah Berry
‘DropTok’: Is our obsession with clear eyes doing more harm than good?
Over-the-counter eye drops have become part of many people’s daily routines. But experts are concerned excessive use may be masking underlying problems.
- by Nell Geraets
Exercise doesn’t just benefit your body, it also strengthens your brain
Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in many ways. Here’s how to reap the benefits.
- by Dana G. Smith
Should you really eat your vegies before your carbs? Health experts weigh in
The order in which we eat what’s on our plate can have an impact on our blood sugar levels.
- by Nikki Campo
Opinion
Millennials
I thought not Googling everything would set me free. Instead, it ruined my garden
I’m not sure if having the answers would have saved my nasturtiums, but not knowing didn’t help me either. Somehow, my fantasy didn’t bring peace or protection.
- by Wendy Syfret
‘An espresso and some peanut slab’: What a chocolate executive eats in a day
For chief operating officer Matt Whittaker, an afternoon energy hit is non-negotiable. He shares his day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
Alexandra has been in pain for eight years. New treatment is helping her cope
The emotional side of chronic pain is often overlooked. Now, a new approach to treatment is attempting to address the oversight.
- by Sarah Berry
Opinion
Health and nutrition
Making sense of health headlines shouldn’t be so difficult – or dangerous
Recent coverage of new research on time-restricted eating was a reminder of how easily the media – and health experts – can get it wrong.
- by Sarah Berry
Tonight is the last night to help your kids adjust to the end of daylight saving
Find out how to ensure your little ones get the sleep they need without waking the household at dawn.
- by Nell Geraets