Gut health
One in 30 will experience it, but few people want to talk about bowel incontinence
For young Australians, living with bowel incontinence can come with shame and isolation. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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Spiced chickpea, coconut and ginger curry
An affordable, vegie-packed weeknight bowl to boost immunity. Creamy, warming and simple – the perfect winter comfort meal.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Sarah Pound
Everything you’ve been told about colonoscopies is wrong
The procedure seems like a distant horror to some – but drinking the magic potion the day before is just the start of a trip to the far shores of consciousness.
- Sam Anderson
Students are flocking to this VCE subject. Use our interactive to find schools teaching the best life skills
A state school in Melbourne’s outer east has the most perfect scores in food studies, as the VCE subject becomes increasingly popular statewide. Search our interactive to make the best school choice.
- Jackson Graham and Craig Butt
Feeling the afternoon slump? A dietitian suggests these foods over quick fixes
Fashion brand founder Ashleigh Vallis shares her day on a plate.
- Nicole Economos
Miso salmon, soba noodle and avocado salad
Loaded with good stuff, this fibre-rich cold noodle salad comes together quickly and is bound to become a year-round favourite.
- < 30 mins
- Sarah Pound
Turmeric chicken, roasted pumpkin and lentil salad
A riot of textures and flavours, this vibrant sunset-hued salad is great for family mealtimes – and any leftovers will travel well for lunch al desko.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Sarah Pound
Six hidden signs you’re under too much stress
From the outside, you might look as though you have everything under control, but your body will be telling a different story. Here are the less obvious signs you’re under too much stress – and how to deal with them.
- Paula Goodyer
Want to avoid haemorrhoids? Put your phone away
A new study has linked smartphone scrolling habits with an increased chance of developing haemorrhoids. But there’s a simple way to deal with it.
- Sabrina Malhi
Tummy troubles? These 10 tips will help you cook your way to comfort
One in five people know the pain of irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how to deal with the diagnosis and carry on cooking.
- Roslyn Grundy