Stronger for longer: why resistance training matters after 65

22 May

As we age, it’s natural for our bodies to change—but losing strength and mobility doesn’t have to be one of those changes. In fact, people over 65 can greatly benefit from resistance training, often referred to as strength or weight...[Read More]

Record gift gives hope to women with painful condition

21 May

Women’s health research in Australia has been given a record financial boost, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment of a debilitating and historically ignored condition. UNSW Sydney will establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research...[Read More]

Fresh bid to solve causes behind eating disorders

21 May

Elise Griffin still remembers when she first began restricting her food intake and increasing her workouts, after an offhand comment from a family member about her stomach. She was just 12 and quickly became hyper-critical of her body. In the years...[Read More]

Living life with purpose: the key to a healthier, happier you

15 May

In a world that moves at lightning speed, it’s easy to get caught in the daily grind—ticking off to-do lists, meeting deadlines, and going through the motions. But research and real-life stories increasingly show that living with purpose,...[Read More]

Nature my sanctuary during cancer treatment, Kate says

14 May

The Princess of Wales is pressing the importance of nature, saying it has been her sanctuary in the past year in which she underwent preventive chemotherapy for cancer. In a video posted on X, which featured footage of her and her husband, heir to...[Read More]

Spike in flu cases sparks plea over ā€˜dire’ rate of jabs

7 May

Australians are being warned to get vaccinated before a possible severe flu season after an unusual spike in cases across the country. Low vaccination rates have reflected a ā€œlack of concernā€ for influenza but Australians have been told not to...[Read More]

Broken brains: how physical and mental health connect

7 May

Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland are all too familiar with what it means to be unwell. Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour at 31. Eight years on she navigates complex disabilities due to her acquired brain injury. Waterland, 38, has spent...[Read More]

7 practical ways to build a happy and rewarding life

1 May

In today’s fast-paced world, achieving happiness and a fulfilling life can sometimes feel just out of reach. But the truth is, living well doesn’t require perfection — it’s about consistent, intentional choices that support your mental,...[Read More]

Helen Mirren urges midlife exercise for healthy ageing

30 April

Dame Helen Mirren has told people in midlife not to ā€œfearā€ ageing, encouraging them to embrace exercise. The 79-year-old actress said people should make ā€œlittle changes now to help them later in lifeā€. This ā€œdoesn’t have to include...[Read More]

White wine ā€˜could reduce risk of cardiac arrest’

30 April

Drinking white wine and Champagne, eating more fruit and keeping waistlines slim could drive down the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, according to new research. Experts suggested that thousands of cardiac arrests – where the heart suddenly stops...[Read More]

Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help

23 April

A social media ban could push children towards consuming harmful content in secret as experts warn it is not a blanket solution to reduce online risks. The world will be watching when Australia implements a social media ban for children under 16...[Read More]

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

23 April

As extreme weather events ramp up across the nation, climate change is also having a devastating impact on the very thing needed to help treat victims. An Australian world-first study into the effect of global warming on blood donations and supply...[Read More]

AI and 3D technology weaponised in fight against cancer

16 April

Australian researchers will ā€˜print’ cancer cells in 3D and use artificial intelligence software to analyse them after receiving a $2 million grant to invest in the technology. Macquarie University and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation...[Read More]

Diabetes drugs offer new hope for Aussies with dementia

9 April

Diabetes medications, including a popular weight loss drug, are offering new hope for more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia. Promising research published in the JAMA Neurology finds newer diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, are linked to...[Read More]

Hearing aids to heart monitors: tech is going healthy

9 April

Wearable gadgets did little more than count steps when they first appeared, promising to assess a user’s health depending on whether they hit 10,000 a day. But the technology, which now ranges from smartwatches and fitness trackers to smart rings...[Read More]