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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

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Honey: Nature’s beauty elixir

Discover honey’s powerful beauty benefits for skin and hair—from hydration and acne care to glow-boosting masks and hair treatments.

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The flirtation minefield

Flirting is essential to meeting someone and expressing interest, but it is as terrifying as it is thrilling. It is personal and yet it is universal, and somewhere in the paradox that is flirtation are some delicious truths about life.

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Finding joie de vivre in Greece

A Greek escape for relaxation and self-discovery, exploring Crete’s charm and Tainaron Blue’s serenity, reconnecting with wellness.

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Supercharge your spiritual awakening

There are many benefits to a spiritual practice. What are the options for growing our spiritual side? And why do more people seem to be interested in the higher dimension of life?

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Bold ideas and calls to action 2025

We asked 15 bold thinkers from diverse fields to share their perspectives and actionable steps for meaningful change

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A whale of a menopause

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Work of heart

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Melatonin and its affect on the body

Melatonin is a hormone made primarily in the pineal gland in the brain. It is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan and the neurotransmitter serotonin and is a chief regulator of sleep.

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Turning parenting worry into gold…

Mothers never stop thinking. We plan, reschedule, worry, make lists, argue, calculate, create, and imagine things in our minds constantly. This morning I woke up at 5.30am. Not because my alarm went off. Not because a child had woken me. I just jolted awake before dawn had even broken and it only took my mind […]

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C is for brain

Vitamin C and betacarotene may protect against dementia.

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Time to lie

What is it that makes us tell lies?

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Express yourself

Expressing your emotions can reduce feelings of fear.

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New funding for dental treatment is welcome news for parents!

On August 29th, the office of the Hon Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health and The Greens issued a media release announcing a $4b package, over six years, which is aimed at improving access to dental care for children, disadvantaged adults and remote communities. Dentistry hadn’t been in the news this much, well…never and the politicians filled dental clinics all across the country for some snaps with kids in dental chairs. The announcement was welcomed by the Australian Dental Association, the Public Health Association of Australia and many dentists, myself included, across the country. So, how has the benefit of a couple of weeks post-announcement affected my sentiment about it?

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On thin ice

The Patagonia glaciers are thinning at a rapid rate.

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Sniffing out character

Inhaling the hormone oxytocin could make you a better judge of character.

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Ginger spices diabetes treatment

Ginger can help reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.