Wellbeing

Controversial US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled new food pyramid.

Sarah Di Lorenzo: The truth about RFK Jr’s new pyramid

Sarah Di Lorenzo analyses the radical new US food pyramid and her take on which parts Australia should adopt

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Experts have revealed the true key to living a happy life ... and it’s not money or professional success.

The secret to happiness? Experts say it comes down to this

A happiness researcher and a relationship expert teamed up to deliver their verdict on true bliss.

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Just a few more steps to better health.

What science says we’ve been getting wrong about exercise

Regularly taking the stairs — including going down them — can lower your risk of dying.

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Act now to shield your brain.

Six daily habits to slow ageing, from a brain expert

WASHINGTON POST: Harvard scientist shares his plan for brain health and ageing well, including habit for sleep, stress and social interaction.

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Take a long walk.

Why you need to stop focusing on counting your steps

A recent study has found a certain type of walking will boost health benefits, and it isn’t really about the number of steps.

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The New York Times Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advised a reader who is seeking closure after a tumultuous childhood.

I was bullied for being gay. Why didn’t my parents do more?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Older kids called me a gay slur when I was as young as 7, and I can still vividly picture my mother’s shock when I asked her what it meant.

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Some people are wired to put the safety of complete strangers first.

Why some people risk their lives to help strangers

THE WASHINGTON POST: Some people have brains hardwired to put the safety of others first.

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Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy require a lifetime commitment. Stop taking them, and you’ll almost always gain back the weight you lost.

Why quitting the fat jab means gaining weight

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy require a lifetime commitment. Stop taking them, and you’ll almost always gain back the weight you lost.

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Dentists have taken to social media.

Why dentists are using TikTok

WASHINGTON POST: Young adults are the most likely age group to skip dental care, with a recent study finding that 1 in 3 didn’t see a dentist during the previous year

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relationship tips and advice

Ending the angst: 15 tips for better relationships

A relationship expert reveals lasting improvement in relationships rarely comes from grand gestures or clever techniques. Instead, it comes from a small set of habits.

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Try sitting in the stillness on your commute instead of reaching for the phone

These tips will stop you from losing your mind using tech

As algorithms are programmed to feed us content, being fully present in your day-to-day while having to engage with all this tech can be tricky.

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The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease.

This little-known diet can actually lower your cholesterol

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works.

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With 2025 done and dusted, and another busy holiday season wrapped up, pause to spare a thought for your brain.

Nine ways to take care of your mental health in 2026

With 2025 done and dusted and another busy holiday season wrapped up, pause to spare a thought for your brain.

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Resolutions you’ll be able to stick to.

Good habits: 10 easy tips for a healthier 2026

THE WASHINGTON POST: From better sleep to gut health, these simple habits are backed by science, not hype.

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