Ageing
Study finds how much exercise middle-aged women need to halve their risk of death
A new Australian study found consistent adherence to physical activity guidelines could significantly reduce mortality risk for midlife women.
- Lauren Ironmonger
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- Disability
Hearing loss is becoming more common. So why is there still stigma?
One in four Australians is expected to have hearing loss by 2050. Here’s how advocates – and engineers – are seeking to reduce the shame around this common condition.
- Lauren Ironmonger
‘Healthy adults should lift’: A starter’s guide to strength training
Strengthmaxxing, also known as weight lifting, is everywhere right now. And it’s worth doing.
- Gretchen Reynolds
As I turn 40, I’m letting go of perfectionism and choosing something else
When I began to accept ageing, I created more space for these positive values.
- Jamila Rizvi
- Opinion
- Workplace
There’s a hidden job market for over 50s, but you’ll need to do this to get in
Many organisations are looking for people who can solve specific problems, lead through change, bring wisdom and perspective, often without a full-time hire.
- Robyn Greaves
The difficult people in your life are ageing you, new study suggests
Research into “hasslers” looks at the impact these difficult people can have on our health.
- Kathleen Felton
- Opinion
- Family
The kid who bought me lollies claims she’s about to be a grandma. I’ll get over it
This is confronting. It’s like the first time you realise you can no longer swing across monkey bars. Does this mean I’m old?
- Melissa Coburn
The common but little known way menopause affects your body
Our feet endure an enormous amount of stress, which menopause can exacerbate. Here’s what to know.
- Lauren Ironmonger
- Opinion
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My friends are permitted only two minutes to talk about their ailments
I’m a firm believer in a problem shared is a problem halved. But there are limits to how much truth one can take from elderly friends.
- Claire Heaney
‘Bad news and perfect faces’: Rebecca Gibney calls out youth-obsessed social media
Australian celebrities are coming face to face with social media following the online vitriol Rachel Ward received for presenting an authentic and unapologetic approach to ageing.
- Lauren Ironmonger