Wellbeing

Psychiatrists suggest that more people should stop blaming their parents for adult issues.
UK
Dr Max Pemberton

Psychiatrist: Stop blaming your parents for all your woes

Psychiatrist: At times it feels as though everyone is claiming to be traumatised now, but don’t fall for the trend of blaming it all on your parents.

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Soft drink has been identified as one of the worst things for your diet.
Health
CNBC

Dietitian reveals the No.1 thing to avoid at all costs

Eating ultra-processed foods can lead to major health issues and a leading dietician has revealed the No.1 thing you should avoid.

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A study a suggests night owls can perform better in testing.
UK
Kate Pickles

Researchers: ‘Night owls’ staying up late are smarter

A study has suggested ‘night owls’ could actually be sharper and perform better in tests than morning people.

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Kids with ADHD can struggle with concentration.
Health
Tamara May

What is AuDHD and five important things you need to know

Autism and ADHD frequently overlap. Here are five important things you need to know about AuDHD.

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Basic personal hygiene products are being overlooked by Australians.
Australia
Aaron Bunch

Shock reveal: Personal hygiene items millions can’t afford

Millions of Australians are treating basic personal hygiene and cleaning products as ‘luxury’ items during the cost of living crisis a survey has revealed.

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Winter lurgies are back with a vengeance and doctors are concerned about an "explosion" of illness.
Australia
Rachael Ward

Whooping cough, gastro surge as GPs make vaccination plea

A spike in illness ranging from flu and whooping cough to gastro has doctors and health authorities concerned as hospitals are inundated.

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Spending the day on the couch may do more harm than good.
Wellbeing
CNBC

Psychiatrist: You won’t recharge by ‘bed rotting’

Millennials and Gen Zers are taking advantage of days off and weekends by “bed rotting” — a trend that involves spending the entire day sleeping in, watching TV or mindlessly scrolling a device.

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Swimming prodigy Daniel Smith has detailed his descent into addiction and mental health struggles. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Laine Clark

Homeless to Olympian: ex-swimmer's remarkable journey

Ex-Australian swimmer Daniel Smith has highlighted the importance of mental health ahead of the Paris Olympics after his own remarkable recovery.

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For all the mixed messaging about alcohol consumption - the good, the bad and the ugly - we still drink the stuff. But this is what it’s actually doing to your brain.
Health
Sarah Di Lorenzo  Nutritionist

The three ways alcohol can actually damage your brain

SARAH DI LORENZO: Despite the mixed messages about alcohol consumption, millions still drink it regularly. But you may lay off the sauce if you knew what it was actually doing to you.

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We are never going back to the days when landlines had pride of place in offices and hallways. But voice calls still play an important role in effective communication.
Technology
Narelle Hopkin (Towie)

Young people hate phone calls - is it hurting their careers?

We are never going back to the days when landlines had pride of place in offices and hallways. But voice calls still play an important role in effective communication.

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Swiss former professional tennis player Roger Federer gave Dartmoth College's commencement address on June 9, 2024
Wellbeing
CNBC

Key takeaways from Roger Federer’s epic Ivy League speech

The Swiss tennis master gave graduates at Dartmouth College some truly ace advice —for success in life beyond the court.

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Woman using Tanning Bed
Wellbeing
Sadie Nicholas, Antonia Lenon

The deadly device Gen Z can’t get enough of

Thanks to reality TV and TikTok, a deadly and addictive habit is more popular than ever.

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Daily vitamin intake may not have any life-prolonging effects.
Health
Kate Pickles

Your daily vitamin dose may be a total waste of money

Taking multivitamins will not help you live longer, according to a major study.

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Think the more vitamins and minerals you take, the better?Think again.
Wellbeing
Alice Smellie

Think the more vitamins and minerals you take, the better?

Think again.

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Ennui was one of the newest cast of emotions to join the Inside Out 2 universe, and it may have been the first time any of us have heard of such feeling.
Wellbeing
CNBC

What is ennui, and why is Gen Z plagued with it?

Nice to know there’s an eternally unimpressed French creature called Ennui living in our brains, but what does Pixar’s newest character really do for us, and how do we manage it?

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