Stress management
Once synonymous with retirees in cargo shorts, this hobby has a new crowd
Young people, including an NRL star, are flocking to get out birding.
- Abby Seaman
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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
- Explainer
- Real life
What’s the secret to a well-rounded life? These researchers have a theory
Whether it’s crafting or learning to play a ukulele, a hobby can boost your mental health and improve your ability to focus. Here’s why.
- Angus Holland
- Opinion
- Workplace
Four things you can do without to make 2026 less stressful
The world is filled with more noise than we can possibly manage, and adding more isn’t the way to muddle through. It’s time to take things off the table.
- Donna McGeorge
- Exclusive
- Hospitals
Hospital workers in major regional hubs more prone to burn out
Staff at Victoria’s larger regional hospitals are more likely to be physically and mentally exhausted than their peers at major urban trauma centres.
- Broede Carmody
Kids will have questions about Bondi. This is how to talk to them
It’s normal for kids to feel anxious, distressed or sad after a tragedy. Validate their emotions, and stay open and curious to questions, with age-appropriate answers.
- Lauren Ironmonger
This disorder can be debilitating. To take control, Erin shaved her head
For those who live with it, the little known disorder can be shrouded in shame and steeped in stigma. Shedding light on trichotillomania is the first step on the road to recovery.
- Lauren Ironmonger
I did what the doctor ordered. I introduced myself to a mushroom
If you go down to the woods today … you’ll be better for it, according to an ever-growing body of research into forest bathing.
- Dana Milbank
Our understanding of anger is changing. Here’s why it can be good for you
While it’s not always a bad thing, feeling angry too often can have serious impacts on your long-term health and wellbeing. Here’s what works – and what can make it worse.
- Paula Goodyer
It’s easy to dismiss dizziness. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore it
If you regularly feel dizzy, it could signal more than a temporary drop in blood pressure. Understanding the main causes and how to treat them is key to getting this potentially debilitating condition under control.
- Jenny Tucker