People are often disappointed when exercise doesn’t translate into weight loss. Here are four reasons it might not be happening for you (yet).
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There are many good private alcohol and drug treatment providers, but lack of regulation means some unethical practices are being uncovered. Here’s what you should know about treatment.
Recent studies have shown that we may be able to train ourselves to become more sensitive to certain tastes, which leads to feeling more full and satisfied after eating a meal.
Trust Me, I’m An Expert: how Syrian refugees are using exercise to improve mental health
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Last year, two researchers flew to Gaziantep in southern Turkey, where about one in four people are Syrian refugees, to explore how exercise might help improve mental health.
Australia’s complex and awkward system of workplace income support is a barrier to working with an illness or injury.
Some children’s tantrums, irritability and defiance well exceed that typically found in healthy children of the same age. This can be overwhelming for parents, especially as children grow.
Brain injuries damage regions of the brain and this damage can extend post-injury. But other brain regions can pick up the slack, and there are things we can do to help.
Our society and culture play a big part in what our brain sees as rewarding.
Domestic violence in pregnancy not only causes distress and trauma for the mother, it also poses serious risks for the baby’s health and development.
Many women experience emotional responses to an abortion, which are normal reactions to a significant event. These are not to be confused with ongoing, serious mental health issues such as PTSD.
We know things like exercise can increase our brain function, but taking a pill would require less effort.
Cannabis use is linked to psychosis, but only a small number of users will experience it.
How can exercise, meditation and hypnosis change our brains and potentially prevent disease?
Our body burns more fat when we exercise before breakfast, but studies haven’t found that means we lose more weight over time.
Four out of five experts say walking is enough exercise.
The most interesting part of our body that changes during sleep is our brain.
An overwhelming majority of couples share similar ages. But some eschew the norm, and they may even have a better relationship.
Unaffordable home loans, poor financial advice and unmanageable consumer credit may have serious consequences for many Australians, beyond bankruptcy and debt. Here’s what the research says.
Reports that a study found baby wipes to be a contributor to childhood allergies were plain wrong. The study didn’t test baby wipes, and was done in mice.
A diagnosis of precancerous cells isn’t a cause for panic, but it does mean you should keep a close eye on your health.
While not perfect, the seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to protect against influenza. There are a few changes to the flu vaccine and what is available this year. Here’s what you need to know.
Women’s health in the months and years before they become pregnant can impact on their health during pregnancy and the baby’s development, our new research shows.
There are health risks associated with cannabis use, but there’s no evidence use will increase if it’s legalised.
Previously, a person would be diagnosed with high blood pressure if their systolic reading was 140mmHg. But it’s recommended this threshold be lowered to 130mmHg, which will do more harm than good.
Media portrayals don’t help misconceptions about disorders such as bipolar, schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder. So what do these terms actually mean?