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Does alcohol prevent muscle loss? Don’t raise a drink to that

Does alcohol prevent muscle loss? Don’t raise a drink to that

A large new meta-analysis looking at the association between loss of muscle mass and alcohol had surprising results.

  • by Sarah Berry

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Australians are becoming Camino converts in record numbers. Why?

Australians are becoming Camino converts in record numbers. Why?

More and more Australians are walking the Camino de Santiago, often as a pivotal reset in their lives – and returning transformed.

  • by Helen Pitt
A restless partner or noisy neighbours? How to deal with sleep disruptions

A restless partner or noisy neighbours? How to deal with sleep disruptions

A sleep disorder specialist shares tips to sleeping better, even when those around you are keeping you awake.

  • by Lisa Strauss
By 15, one in four teens have quit sport. What can parents do?

By 15, one in four teens have quit sport. What can parents do?

While the Olympics inspire many people to take up a new sport, research shows it’s tough to get teenagers to stick with it.

  • by Sarah Berry
A ‘fridge clear-out’ fried rice: This artist’s day on a plate

A ‘fridge clear-out’ fried rice: This artist’s day on a plate

Gemma Leslie takes us through what she eats to fuel her busy day and Dr Joanna McMillan offers her two cents.

  • by Nicole Economos
Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them

Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them

Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.

  • by Luke Benedictus
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Hangover cures are on the rise. But could they promote riskier drinking?

Hangover cures are on the rise. But could they promote riskier drinking?

Evidence on the effectiveness of certain hangover cures is still slim, but how might they impact our habits?

  • by Lauren Ironmonger
What running extreme distances does to a person’s body

What running extreme distances does to a person’s body

Extreme charity challenges have become increasingly popular, but there is a price to pay.

  • by Sarah Berry
How ‘smell training’ can rejuvenate your brain and fight off depression

How ‘smell training’ can rejuvenate your brain and fight off depression

When our noses lose their sharpness, our mental health often suffers too.

  • by Marta Zaraska
Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes

Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes

Experts have found that walking can be very effective for preventing reoccurring of back pain.

  • by Talya Minsberg
The misconception that could change the way we look at mental health
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The misconception that could change the way we look at mental health

A new study highlights that the presence of illness does not mean an absence of wellbeing.

  • by Sarah Berry