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Why are women retiring at 54? It’s not because we’re sick

Why are women retiring at 54? It’s not because we’re sick

It’s Australia that needs The Change, as in a better understanding of menopause.

  • by Maria Kovacic

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The misconception that could change the way we look at mental health
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The misconception that could change the way we look at mental health

A new study highlights that the presence of illness does not mean an absence of wellbeing.

  • by Sarah Berry
Why your daily multivitamin won’t help you live longer

Why your daily multivitamin won’t help you live longer

The findings of a new study add to existing research that shows multivitamins do little to make those without vitamin deficiencies healthier.

  • by Lauren Ironmonger
Does the latest trendy drink promising good gut health actually work?

Does the latest trendy drink promising good gut health actually work?

One brand has been hit with a lawsuit from a customer citing misleading information about the drink’s benefits.

  • by Nell Geraets
A plant-based diet is good for your health. But there’s one exception

A plant-based diet is good for your health. But there’s one exception

New research shows that not all plant-based diets are the same.

  • by Anahad O’Connor
How our exposure to light can predict our risk of diabetes

How our exposure to light can predict our risk of diabetes

A new study has found a surprising link between light behaviours and type 2 diabetes.

  • by Sarah Berry
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Doing this workout in your 60s can preserve strength for years

Doing this workout in your 60s can preserve strength for years

Leg strength is a key indicator of health and mobility among older people.

  • by Leo Sands
‘A granola bar plus a bagel with peanut butter’: A long-distance runner’s diet

‘A granola bar plus a bagel with peanut butter’: A long-distance runner’s diet

Lauren Ryan gets top marks for eating carbohydrates to fuel her workouts.

  • by Nicole Economos
Catherine gets it – being honest doesn’t always feel terrific, but it gets the job done

Catherine gets it – being honest doesn’t always feel terrific, but it gets the job done

The princess’s glossy My Fair Lady return was a masterclass in not just doing what you do best to keep the masses happy, but in controlling the narrative.

  • by Kate Halfpenny
How to get into trail running, whether you’re already a runner or not

How to get into trail running, whether you’re already a runner or not

Maybe you’re new to running, or maybe you’ve been pounding the pavement for years. Here’s what you need to know before taking off on the trails.

  • by Abby Seaman
Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope

Coffee is linked to an increased risk of anxiety. Here’s how to cope

If your morning latte is leaving you feeling anxious, health experts have some advice.

  • by Hannah Singleton