Health

A good morning routine will deliver a successful day according to mental health expert.

The four-minute morning routine successful people do daily

Having a good morning routine is the key to a successful day, according to a mental performance coach who was worked with Olympians and Fortune 500 CEOs. 

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Beer bellies are becoming a thing of the past.

Why the Aussie beer belly is heading for extinction

The famous Aussie beer gut may be a thing of the past by 2050 as new age drugs and a change in drinking habits whittle away our waistlines.  

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Longevity medicine is a confusing brew of noble intentions, cutting-edge care and expensive snake oil.

What, exactly, is longevity medicine?

Longevity medicine is a confusing brew of noble intentions, cutting-edge care and expensive snake oil.

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It seems as if everywhere you turn, celebrities and influencers are talking up peptides. But what exactly is a peptide?

What are peptides? The internet’s latest obsession

It seems as if everywhere you turn, celebrities and influencers are talking up peptides. But what exactly is a peptide?

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Metformin may have benefits that mirror intense exercise.

The common drug that could mirror benefits of exercise

Scientists believe a common medicine, already prescribed to millions, could also provide the benefits of intense exercise sessions without actually exercising. 

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Health literacy is a major theme of World Health Day, with fertility education under the microscope.

The health conversation all Australians should have

Health professionals say fertility education needs to start earlier, as Australia’s birth rate falls and misconceptions persist about the role both partners play in conception.

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Stiffness, achy joints, acid reflux, snoring — experts explain the pros and cons of the three main ways people sleep.

Waking up in pain? You might need to change this

Ever wake up with a crick in your neck or a pain in your lower back? Are you roused from sleep by heartburn or a partner complaining that you snore? You need to know this.

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When you’re dragging yourself through the day, coffee can offer a reset. It can jolt your brain into action, sharpening your focus and brightening your mood.

Can coffee really boost your mood?

When you’re dragging yourself through the day, coffee can offer a reset. It can jolt your brain into action, sharpening your focus and brightening your mood.

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New online test and blood work could detect Alzheimer's years earlier

Major trial aims to detect Alzheimer’s years earlier

‘We believe this has the potential to reduce the number of people developing dementia in the long run.’

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A common antidepressant could be the key to treating methamphetamine addiction, a landmark Australian research trial has found.

The ‘game changer’ drug that could beat meth addiction

A common antidepressant could be the key to treating methamphetamine addiction, a landmark Australian research trial has found.

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Daylight saving is coming to an end, here is how to avoid ruining your sleep schedule.

Daylight saving: How to avoid ruining your sleep schedule

An extra hour in bed sounds simple, but the end of daylight savings can affect your body clock in a big way. Here’s how to adjust smoothly and avoid disrupting your sleep routine.

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Scientists believe they may have found the least we can do to change our habits and still meaningfully improve our health and longevity.

These tiny changes might lengthen your life

Scientists believe they may have found the least we can do to change our habits and still meaningfully improve our health and longevity.

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Bindi Irwin has outlined in searing detail the toll endometriosis has had on her health.

Bindi’s searing message about battling ‘indescribable pain’

Bindi Irwin has opened up on her years-long battle with an ‘invisible illness’ in searing detail, urging others with the condition not to give up. 

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Science has found some pretty surprising ways GLP-1s can benefit the body.

The 13 surprising ways GLP-1s may benefit the body

Humans have long dreamed of a cure-all, and with the surge in popularity of weight-loss injections like Ozempic, science has found some surprising benefits you should know about.

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Cicada variant raises fresh warning for Aussies.

Cicada COVID strain: Key symptoms and what we know so far

A highly mutated COVID variant spreading overseas is being closely watched by experts, with early guidance emerging on symptoms Australians should know.

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