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Why migraines are more than ‘just a bad headache’

Why migraines are more than ‘just a bad headache’

Unlike a headache, a migraine is a distinct neurological phenomenon with four phases.

  • by Evelyn Lewin

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Which at-home hacks to ward off cold and flu actually work?

Which at-home hacks to ward off cold and flu actually work?

We all have our go-tos for preventing and managing symptoms, from honey to vitamin C, but one of the best options is, in fact, stinky garlic.

  • by Sarah Berry
Could your morning cup of coffee reduce your risk of death?

Could your morning cup of coffee reduce your risk of death?

A major new study finds that people who drink up to three cups of coffee a day have a 30 per cent lower risk of dying than those who abstain from the cup of Joe.

  • by Dani Blum
So, more people are ‘virus naive’. Now what?

So, more people are ‘virus naive’. Now what?

As cold and flu viruses return, experts say there are several things we can do to help ourselves this winter.

  • by Samantha Selinger-Morris
‘I’m so OCD’ is a throwaway refrain. What actually is OCD, and how does it feel?
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‘I’m so OCD’ is a throwaway refrain. What actually is OCD, and how does it feel?

More than half a million Australians suffer with OCD. How does it affect their everyday lives, and what are the treatments?

  • by Billie Eder
My day on a plate: Actor Drew Weston

My day on a plate: Actor Drew Weston

The star of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical shares what he eats in a day.

  • by Nicole Economos
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How to breathe new life into a faded friendship

How to breathe new life into a faded friendship

Connection regret is one of the four main types of regret, but it is possible to rekindle old friendships.

  • by Evelyn Lewin
Teenage girls’ drinking ‘bucking the trend’ and not in a good way

Teenage girls’ drinking ‘bucking the trend’ and not in a good way

A new Australian study shows that rates of bad sleep and drinking alcohol are much higher in girls than boys. So what’s going on?

  • by Sarah Berry
Can protein powders help ageing muscles?

Can protein powders help ageing muscles?

People start to gradually lose muscle mass in their 30s and 40s, and after the age of 60 this decline accelerates. In some circumstances, protein powder can be helpful.

  • by Anahad O'Connor
Why you don’t need a weight-loss goal to eat less sugar

Why you don’t need a weight-loss goal to eat less sugar

There are plenty of health reasons to avoid excess sugar that have nothing to do with body fat.

  • by Sam Downing
What’s a heart attack? How can you tell if you’re on the edge of one?

What’s a heart attack? How can you tell if you’re on the edge of one?

One in every 25 deaths in Australia is from heart attack. More than half will be sudden. What are the signs?

  • by Sophie Aubrey