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Courtney Thompson

Courtney Thompson

Courtney Thompson is a Lifestyle Reporter at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Paying attention to the fibre content of our underwear is important as some are better than others.

The trendy underwear women should avoid. And the type they should try

Here are the best fabrics to look out for when buying your next pair of undies.

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Steven Bartlett was “ruined” by three glasses of wine, prompting a mainstream reconsideration of what constitutes a healthy, happy life in the wellness age.

This CEO said three wines ruined his week. Has wellness gone too far?

Steven Bartlett’s resurfaced comments signal a concerning attitude towards health that could lead you down a long road of misery, experts say.

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According to Tinder, 81 per cent of young people believe yearning plays an important role in early emotional connection.

‘Yearning’ is the dating buzzword of the moment. But how healthy is it?

Yearning is having a moment in pop culture, but how does it translate into real life? Relationship experts share their thoughts.

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Determining whether gossiping is beneficial to our health will come down to factors such as the content, audience and intent.

Turns out, this universal guilty pleasure is actually good for our health

Gossip plays a crucial social function, and it might even be good for our health. Here’s why.

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Experts say there are a number of understandable reasons why the question spikes anxiety.

People dread being asked this question before sex. Here’s how to answer it

The early stages of courtship are often marked by an eagerness to learn everything about your partner. But many people freeze when asked this particular question.

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Country Struts is one of the most popular collectives of line dancing devotees in Melbourne.

Young people are discovering the ‘life-changing’ magic of line dancing

Whether it’s at a local town hall on a weeknight or at the club on a weekend young people around the world can be found moving in sync.

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Hailey Bieber has said she loves having a shot of olive oil and lemon at the start of every morning.

Hailey Bieber starts her day with this wellness shot. Should you?

You probably have the ingredients for this concoction in your kitchen right now. Experts share their thoughts.

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Jackie O arrives at the runway during the L’IDEE WOMAN show at Australian Fashion Week.

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson hits fashion week amid ARN legal battle

It was all about friendship and fashion as the radio host stepped out at Australian Fashion Week.

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The lymphatic drainage massage is popular among celebrities and influencers alike, favoured for the way it enhances energy and leaves people feeling lighter.

De-bloating and detoxifying: The treatment every celeb gets before The Met Gala

The lymphatic drainage massage has become a non-negotiable step in the pre-event rituals of the rich and famous. Is it as effective as they say it is?

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Ashleigh Raper (right) gave birth to baby Mia for her best friend, Lucy Koops.

Ashleigh’s baby pact ended Lucy’s heartbreak. It also exposed gaps in the system

After having two children in her 20s, the political editor made a selfless choice to help her best friend – with one small condition.

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