Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Editorial
Legal Cannabis
Too many slick sellers take the bloom off medicinal cannabis
A regulator crackdown has caused Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry to slump.
- The Herald's View
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Opinion
Social media
Body dysmorphia used to be a secret shame. Now male influencers are using it to get rich
The looksmaxxing trend – where young men aspire to improve their physical appearance by any means necessary, including hitting their faces with a hammer – is taking hold of young men.
- by Katy Hall
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The cost of silence: Why hearing is a performance metric
NRL legend Wally Lewis tackles a silent opponent that many Australians ignore: hearing loss.
How to tell if your running shoes are on their last legs
It can be tricky to know how quickly your running shoes wear out. This is when you should replace them.
- by Allessandra DiCorato
Are egg whites enough for a post-workout meal? A dietitian breaks it down
Restaurateur Ibrahim (Ibby) Moubadder shares his day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
Hangovers getting worse? Menopause could be to blame
One in five Australian women aged 40 to 65 are binge-drinking, which can reduce bone density and raise the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
The sleeping position that might be to blame for your back pain
There is no “right” way to sleep, but some positions may cause more discomfort.
- by Amanda Schupak
Opinion
Mental health
There’s a new surge in ADHD diagnoses. The real problem is other people
As a psychologist, I see the shift in the diagnosis of ADHD away from boys and men as an important correction. But there has been too much self- and mis-diagnosis due to a lack of consideration of what can cause symptoms.
- by Bianca Denny
Do horror movies help or hinder your mental health? It depends
I can’t remember the last time I went a prolonged period without watching any horror. Is my addiction making me even more stressed?
- by Nell Geraets
This muscle is the unsung hero of longevity. Here’s how to strengthen it
An argument for paying more attention to your behind.
- by Hilary Achauer
What to do when someone you love tells you they’re not OK
Nearly half of Australians will experience a mental condition in their lifetime, so it’s important to know how to respond when someone shares they’re struggling.
- by Shona Hendley