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A dietitian’s simple smoothie swap that boosts calcium without losing protein

Jacqui Kingswell shares her day on a plate.

  • Nicole Economos

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Is health as we age as simple as the choices we make? If only.

We can control our health destiny. But some of us have more choice than others

A new paper says we have more choice in our health outcomes than we realise. Why is that being called “ethically questionable”?

  • Sarah Berry

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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Yes, you can eat too much protein. Here are the big health risks

Protein is an essential nutrient, but more isn’t necessarily better, according to nutrition experts.

  • Sophie Egan
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These four lifestyle changes may help you live longer after a cancer diagnosis

Making crucial adjustments to everyday behaviours after a cancer diagnosis could be as beneficial for people as some treatments.

  • Mikkael Sekeres
Keiley Mead is fully healed after trying a revolutionary new non-surgical approach to treating ACL tears.

The pioneering new treatment helping heal the most common knee injury

A revolutionary new non-surgical approach is changing the way ACL tears are treated.

  • Sarah Berry
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NSW Minister for Finance Courtney Houssos interacting with Year 1 students at Maroubra Junction Public School. She says statewide phonics testing with that age group has shown encouraging results.

Is life getting better in NSW? Here’s how the government is finding out

The state has been measuring our wellbeing, not just budget dollars and cents.

  • Matt Wade

Sourdough bread is the better choice, but a dietitian says opt for this kind for a fibre hit

Performer Des Flanagan shares his day on a plate.

  • Nicole Economos
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.

  • Courtney Thompson
Thinking about death may help us derive more pleasure and purpose from our time on earth.

The secret to a happier life may be remembering that you’re going to die

Research shows thinking about death may help us derive more pleasure and purpose from our finite time on earth.

  • Lauren Ironmonger