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Want to get more sleep in 2025? Try these science-based tips

Of all the resolutions you pick this year, improving your sleep may be the most enjoyable - and long-lasting - here’s how to do it.

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Unlike conventional weight-loss diets, there’s nothing self-denying about this at all.

Diet tips to reduce stress and banish your ‘cortisol belly’

Feeling wired but tired? Struggling to control your weight? - Unlike conventional weight-loss diets, there’s nothing self-denying about this at all.

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Severe menstrual pain costs women nearly nine productive days a year, according to a report.

‘Game-changer’: New leave for Aussie workers could save $26b

A new report reveals the staggering impact of reproductive health problems on productivity, feeding calls for extra leave entitlements.

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The good news is we can lower our cholesterol and have it in a healthy range with diet and lifestyle changes. 

Cholesterol: The good, bad and completely misunderstood

Cholesterol is not a bad word, nor is it bad for us — in fact we can’t live without it. 

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Some may question why any new mum would add toilet training to the long list of chores but one mum who trained her son by six months of age believes it’s ‘lazy’ not to.

Why parents whose kids are still in nappies at four are lazy

Some may question why any new mum would add toilet training to the long list of chores when disposable nappies can minimise the burden, but one mum who trained her son by six months believes it’s ‘lazy’ not to.

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Australia’s baby boomers are living a rock’n’roll lifestyle

Why Boomers are the new problem generation

Risky drinking by baby boomers is on the rise. The sex, drugs and rock‘n’roll generation are now the most likely Australian generation to drink at dangerous levels.

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Make the choice to spark happiness.

Five phrases mentally strong people use to spark happiness

Drawing joy from the world around you can help you thrive in the face of challenges, distractions and current events. The key is choosing to do so.

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Stevie Bond is fighting for his life in a coma.

Aussie father fighting for life after being bitten by mosquito

‘It’s unimaginable to think how a bloody mosquito can do this to this beautiful country boy with a heart of gold.’

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Sisters Katie and Ashleigh Isenbarger with their non-alcoholic beverages.

The six health trends set to make waves in 2025

These are the trends and innovations set to define the year ahead.

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The shocking data show a worrying increase in emergency, very urgent and urgent referrals for under-18s – to 34,793 between April and October 2024.

Do this if you’re worried about your child’s mental health

Growing up today can be incredibly tough, no matter how resilient children and teenagers are.

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The federal government wants to ensure people can easily exit gym memberships and subscriptions.

What you need to be wary of as New Year health kick starts

New year health and wellness regimes could come at a cost to your hip pocket if you fall victim to subscription traps and other unfair trading practices.

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Start the New Year with a clean slate

Sarah Di Lorenzo: Get a clean start to the New Year

Research shows that 14.8 million Australians — that is 73 per cent of us — will set a goal for the new year but 90 per cent of us will fail. This is the key to achieving success.

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How to properly switch off from work these holidays

It’s never been easier to stay connected to work in this era of smart devices. But you do need to take a break (yes, you). Here’s how to get the most out of your days off.

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Researchers say the people who are the best at friendships are actually intentional about it.

Are you a good friend? The building blocks for friendship

Contrary to popular belief, most friendships don’t happen organically, they take committment

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