Wellness

Two new studies have found that small improvements in day-to-day life can have substantial impacts on life expectancy.

While hyaluronic acid is a common component of our skin and tissue and is marketed as a way to boost hydration, its skin benefits are more complicated than it appears. 

One in three adults experience social isolation in what experts say is a "dangerous" issue in society. One suburban boxing group is working to tackle the issue, focused on the LGBTQIA+ community more at risk of loneliness.

Robyne Burridge lives with a disability that severely impacts her mobility, and hydrotherapy is vital. But she hasn't received that treatment in months after the NT government cut off public access to the only suitable local facility.

As a doctor who advocates for self-care, it took me a surprisingly long time to look after myself. Now I'm trying to be a good example for my patients and other doctors.     

Ozone therapy claims to reduce inflammation and even treat cancer, but there is limited clinical evidence that it works. So why are Australians spending thousands to use it?

While many people aim for 10,000 steps a day, new research finds 7,000 daily steps can provide meaningful health improvements and may be a more "realistic" goal. 

Green powders might seem like the answer to lacklustre veggie consumption, but are they actually worth taking?

Mothers who planned freebirths that ended in a hospital transfer say they've been "gaslit" or "abandoned" by birth workers and kicked out of group chats meant to support them. The movement is facing increasing criticism for "groupthink" and "extremism".

Carly Findlay knew cancer treatment would be rough. So she made her friends a list. 

On the surface, they seem like typical soap businesses. But to their audience, they are a tool for spreading hate.

Look back at the advice from our panel of health experts on all your questions about perimenopause.

Brian Cole says his mother wanted him to become a doctor or a lawyer. He became a chef instead.

HRV has long been used by elite athletes to dictate their training schedule and it has now become a "buzzword" among the broader community.

Sisters Diane and Lorraine's fear of the water has had a profound impact on their lives. Jacqueline Wong, who teaches adults to swim, says aquaphobia is the most "common thread" connecting her clients, but it can be overcome.

A major international study has found children and adolescents in Australia have experienced some of the fastest transitions to obesity in the world.

The artist shares the "little ways" she gains a sense of control over the chaos of motherhood.

If we want to avoid the potentially fatal sway of canny fabulists like Belle Gibson, the answer is not to ridicule patients but to elevate science, to put more money into cancer research.

Organisers say they are trying to promote wellness, peace, and connection within their communities through free activities. Then came the council bill.

They sell themselves on unlocking the secrets to personal, spiritual and financial success. But some life coaches are using a technique known as neuro-linguistic programming to recruit followers and make millions.