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Health & Wellbeing

How to spot your friendship soulmate

Notice I said friendship soulmate? When we think of what a soulmate is we often think of it in a romantic sense, but I want to talk here about those friends we...

Does your immune system need a boost?

Why is it that despite all the viruses flying around, some people get sick, and some people remain healthy?

Busting the myths on ageing

There are a lot of myths out there about ageing and older people, so let’s bust a few of them.

Tackling weight stigma

Dr Vivienne Lewis, a clinical psychologist specialising in eating disorders helps us navigate negative body talk and weight stigma.

Are you hypervigilant?

Wesley Smith shows us what being hypervigilant looks like and ways that we could help calm our body and mind.

Coping with feelings of anger

Feeling angry is a normal emotion. However, it is how we express that anger and what we do with this feeling that’s important.

How to stop that chocolate guilt

Dr Vivienne Lewis gives us some tips on how to enjoy the Easter period and the chocolate that comes with it, without the guilt.

Are you a Ferrari or a Corolla?

Wesley Smith helps you identify whether you are more a Ferrari or Corolla and how to get the most out of the vehicle you are steering.

How to start your day on the right foot

How do we wake up feeling the best we can and start our day as calm and content as possible? Dr Vivienne Lewis shares a few tips.

Beautiful Canberra bushwalks in autumn

Autumn might be the best season to explore the Bush Capital, with balmy weather and a landscape slowly changing with the season. If you're looking for a bushwalk this weekend or anytime...

How to get the most out of your session with a psychologist

I’ve been a Clinical Psychologist for many years now and I want to share some tips for those of you who might be new to therapy, contemplating seeing someone or have seen someone for a long time but feel you’re not making the most of your sessions.

Leave your phone alone! The psychological benefits of time out from our phones

How many of us panic when we realise we have forgotten our phone or haven’t checked it in a while (like seconds) for a message? How often is that message or feed about anything important or useful?

Eating ultra-processed foods raises death risk: study

A higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with a 50 per cent greater risk of death from cardiovascular disease, a study says

The journey to loving your skin starts at The R Clinic

For many of us, the journey to loving our skin can be bumpy, especially when you don’t know how to take the first steps. Removing all the guesswork is the expert team at The R Clinic.

IndraLuxe unveils a new era in skincare, blending tradition with cutting-edge science

Personalised and effective skincare solutions IndraLuxe, a trailblazing skincare brand dedicated to ethnic women, is revolutionising the beauty industry after its brand launch on 21 February. IndraLuxe is not just a skincare brand;...

Why won’t they ask for help? Helping the men in your life seek help

Did you know that one in five men suffer from an anxiety disorder at some stage in their life and that depression occurs in about one in eight men?

Empowering your journey to health: debunking weight loss myths with science

Was your New Year resolution about weight loss? A recent list of the Top 10 New Year's Resolutions had three of them as: “lose weight”, “exercise more” and “improve my diet”. And you’d think they were related, right? After all, we are always told the key to losing weight is simply “eat less and move more”.

‘Rejuran’ arrives at Aesthetics & Wellness Collective

Rachel and Aileen from Aesthetics & Wellness Collective in Ainslie bring ‘Rejuran’ to Canberra, the latest in aesthetic medicine utilising Korean salmon testis DNA.

Cheaper rings, longer marriages: where’s the sweet spot?

The diamond engagement ring has long been as symbolic of commitment and love as the wedding itself, with countless theories on how much should be spent on the gesture. 

Suffering from chronic pain? Consider something new

If you’re suffering from chronic pain, you already know how much it impacts your life.

Psychologically healthy friendships are worth investing in

Friendships at any age are important for our mental health. When healthy, they can provide a sense of belonging, security, happiness, fun and adventure, add value to our life and make us feel good about ourselves.

Treatment options wider if prostate cancer found early

A prostate cancer patient is warning other men to stop putting off tests as patients with early stage disease have access to greater treatment options.

Eating disorders in middle age

We don’t think about women or men in their 40s and 50s with eating disorders, but this is a common period of life where a person can continue to suffer from an eating disorder they’ve had for many years or develop one for the first time.

How often should you wash your bath towels?

As Valentine's Day approaches, shocking new research reveals that UK men are five times more likely than women to clean their towels just once a year, with 5 per cent confessing to an annual wash.

Psychological health in retirement

Deciding to retire from work is a major decision, one which many spend years looking forward to with an idealised image of freedom to do what one wants, travel, take up hobbies...

ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing in 2024 – ticks all the boxes!

Dance is a unique vehicle, naturally combining multiple approaches to movement and exercise, building confidence and an improved quality of life.

Creating a wardrobe you love with Amy Abrahams

Letting go of the idea of bouncing back from having kids to embrace the wardrobe of her dreams, Amy Abrahams got rid of the clothes that no longer serve her. Embracing style...

Adding virtual reality to exercise can ease chronic pain, study finds

If you’re struggling to stick to a new fitness regime, University of South Australia research shows that virtual reality (VR) will not only make exercise feel easier but also ease chronic pain.

Expert tips for being mentally well in 2024

The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on our mental wellbeing in the previous year, what we did well, and what we could improve on going forward.

What your tongue reveals about your health

Did you know the shape, colour and condition of your tongue can tell you a lot about your health?
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