New research says loneliness is worse than smoking

Guilty of letting friendships slide? An emerging body of research reveals loneliness is a bigger threat to health than smoking or being overweight. 

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Sunny side up

Australia’s iconic “slip, slop, slap” TV campaign has engrained in us the importance of shielding our skin from the sun’s harmful rays for more than…

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How to train for your first marathon

Running season is ramping up in NSW, with events including the City2Surf and Sydney Running Festival fast approaching. If you’re hoping to run your first…

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Let’s do lunch

It’s time to stop working through lunch, because one of the best things you can do for your health and productivity is take a break.

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The sleep debt: what is a lack of shut-eye doing to your brain?

A lack of sleep can make you irritable, undermine brain function, and put you at greater risk of injury.

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Digital therapy

The use of smartphone apps to treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety is on the rise, but how do they stack up clinically?

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The problem with perfectionism

Striving for perfection at the expense of all else can increase the risk of mental health problems and lower your productivity.

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Train your brain with exercise

You know exercise reduces your risk of disease and can help you lose weight. But did you know it can improve your memory and even…

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Make your new year’s resolution stick

Most new year’s resolutions fail before they reach July. Here’s how you can buck the trend.

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Breaking the silence on menopause at work

There are big reasons why your workplace should be menopause-friendly

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