Lifestyle
Health & wellness
David was concussed over and over. Now he fears for those on fields all across Australia
Sporting legends have been felled by the heartbreaking ramifications of head trauma later in life. In part six of Pressure to Perform, a major call for community change has been issued.
- by Nick Wright
Latest
These small changes can reduce the risk of hip fracture by 45 per cent
Despite popular belief, bone density loss doesn’t have to be part of the ageing process.
- by Sarah Berry
Does blending fruit in a smoothie affect its nutrients?
How to make sure your morning smoothie is just as healthy as you think it is.
- by Alice Callahan
How worried should we be about ultra-processed food during pregnancy?
Experts believe expectant parents deserve more guidance around health and nutrition.
- by Sarah Berry
Opinion
Pregnancy
One in three Australian mothers suffers birth trauma. I’m one of them
Women don’t need to scrap birth plans, we need accessible birth education and continuity of care through pregnancy and into postpartum.
- by Sophie Walker
Turning my errands into exercise helped me find the motivation to get fit
According to experts, motivation that’s driven by a sense of accomplishment is more powerful than many of the other reasons we exercise.
- by Andrew Leonard
Can spending more time on our phones really improve our mental health?
Apple’s new mental health features are great in theory. What about in practice?
- by Sarah Berry
A 50-year-old chef shares his ‘essential’ fasting routine
Alessandro Pavoni, executive chef at Sydney’s Ormeggio, says fasting gives him focus and strength. He shares his day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
For 42-year-old Ryan, being a stepdad to a teenager comes with unexpected joys
“I’m more like a big brother who just always looks out for her and wants the best for her in life.”
- by Evelyn Lewin
Jeff spiralled ‘down a dark hole’. It inspired urgent calls for change
Schools are being encouraged to take steps to prevent serious knee injuries. Battle-scarred prop Jeff Lynch knows what it feels like to be cut down in your prime.
- by Nick Wright
Why do tiny holes make my skin crawl?
Seeing tiny holes, like the kind on some fruits or plants, freaks me out. What’s going on?
- by Trisha Pasricha