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‘We want to help you live your ultimate life’: Behind the scenes at Australia’s most exclusive wellness club

‘We want to help you live your ultimate life’: Behind the scenes at Australia’s most exclusive wellness club

In their efforts to be at the cutting edge of preventative and performance medicine, Saint Haven treads the fine line between controversy, “woo”, and innovation.

  • by Sarah Berry

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Serena Williams admitted to taking weight loss drugs. What’s going on?

Serena Williams admitted to taking weight loss drugs. What’s going on?

Even when elite athletes and celebrities are seemingly transparent about their health and bodies, we still may not be getting the full story.

  • by Nell Geraets
When Benn’s son died, he couldn’t leave the house. Then he found a way to push through

When Benn’s son died, he couldn’t leave the house. Then he found a way to push through

Most of us feel anxious at some point in our lives but, for some, the experience can be overwhelming. But there is a pathway to better mental health.

  • by Claire Burke
Want to live a long, healthy life? This Japanese diet philosophy may hold the key

Want to live a long, healthy life? This Japanese diet philosophy may hold the key

The Japanese are famed for their long lifespans and low obesity rates, but there’s more to their diet than tofu and sashimi. A philosophy of “hara hachi bu” helps too.

  • by Ella Nunn
A doctor said I was ‘too skinny’ to have PCOS. Five years later, I received a diagnosis

A doctor said I was ‘too skinny’ to have PCOS. Five years later, I received a diagnosis

Despite having many symptoms associated with polycystic ovary syndrome, the absence of one left me in limbo for too long.

  • by Hannah Bambra
A healthy diet can still lack key nutrients. Here are some easy fixes from a dietitian

A healthy diet can still lack key nutrients. Here are some easy fixes from a dietitian

A chef shares her day on a plate.

  • by Nicole Economos
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No, you’re not imagining it. That round shiny thing in the sky is the sun
Opinion
Weather

No, you’re not imagining it. That round shiny thing in the sky is the sun

After weeks – and weeks – of rain, it’s blue skies ahead for the harbour city. For now, at least.

  • by Robyn Willis
Sweet tooth? The 10 low-sugar fruits to protect against chronic disease

Sweet tooth? The 10 low-sugar fruits to protect against chronic disease

Most of us eat about half the recommended amount of fruit each day, missing out on essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Try these to start the day right.

  • by Jo Waters
Trying to lose weight? The answer may lie in what you want to gain

Trying to lose weight? The answer may lie in what you want to gain

Piling weight back on is a common experience for dieters, but lasting change can be found in unexpected places.

  • by Claire Burke
Got the flu? Why a fake treatment might be your cure … and which ones to avoid
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Illness

Got the flu? Why a fake treatment might be your cure … and which ones to avoid

Whether your preferred cold remedy is lemon and honey tea, eucalyptus rubs, chicken soup or vitamin C, they probably shouldn’t work. So how are they producing real effects?

  • by Jonathan Davies
Love where you live? The five elements for thriving neighbourhoods

Love where you live? The five elements for thriving neighbourhoods

What difference does where you live make to your mental wellbeing? Quite a bit, actually. Here’s what great neighbourhoods have in common.

  • by Robyn Willis