Wellbeing

A viral company is under fire for bombarding women with ads promising rapid weight loss and dramatic transformations during menopause, claims leading health experts say have no scientific backing.

Psychologist reveals the one phrase she’s seen come up in relationship breakdowns that’s more damaging than you think.

THE WASHINGTON POST: As a clinical speech-language pathologist, I’ve taught others that using your voice is one of the easiest ways to calm down.

SARAH DI LORENZO: Here are some solutions that are natural that can help reduce food cravings, give you a slow release of energy and help you get to your health goals

Here are nine popular supplements people like to take to feel healthy — and what the science says about each of them.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Six hours a day of staying still greatly increased the risk of neck pain, with smartphones the main culprit

Australians check their phones more than seven times an hour and over half consider themselves addicted

THE WASHINGTON POST: Some people assume they are doing something wrong when they have trouble getting up in the morning. They (and their bosses) may even see it as a personal failure

Despite being a doctor specialising in mental health, I never thought they’d end up in therapy myself . . .

THE WASHINGTON POST: Being in shape is far more crucial than being slim, a study into aerobic fitness, body mass index and longevity has shown

If you’re not a fan of working out or simply don’t have time, this Australian study has good news for you.

Maybe it’s the end of a relationship or a share house break up or you’re leaving the nest. If you’re living alone for the first time, look out for the heavier emotions that can come with the big change.

A future where artificial intelligence will guide skin cancer detection is in sight, experts say, even as human care remains essential.

If you constantly feel like you haven’t slept enough, more sleep might not be the answer

Typecasting others and yourself as villain or victim can hurt relationships