Caffeine

Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, teas, chocolate and energy drinks. It acts on your brain and nervous system. Learn more about caffeine here.

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Food, drink and mental health

Discover tips for building healthy eating habits, including a balanced diet and plenty of water, to support mental health and overall well-being.

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Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome is a condition that can make it hard for you to sleep. Learn more about its causes, symptoms and how to treat it at home.

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Fatigue

Fatigue, when you always feel exhausted even if you are well rested, could be a symptom of something that is wrong. You may need to see your doctor.

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Twitching eye

Spasms in the eyelid can signal fatigue, stress and in rare cases, multiple sclerosis. Learn about its causes and treatments and when to see a doctor.

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Urinary incontinence

If you have urinary incontinence (trouble controlling your bladder), a simple lifestyle change or treatment may be all that’s needed to cure or improve it, or to help you manage the condition. Learn more here.

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Tension headache

Tension headaches are very common and experienced by almost everyone. Learn more about tension headaches, their symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Essential tremor

Essential tremor affects your nerves and causes uncontrollable shaking. Understand the difference between essential tremor and Parkinson’s Disease.

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How to not feel tired all the time in 2024

Find out about the possible reasons for feeling tired all the time and the ways to help reduce feeling so tired all the time.

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Sleep

Sleep is important for your physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Learn about sleep stages, healthy habits and tips for a better night's rest.

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More than 5 million Aussies have incontinence

Incontinence is very common, and affects people of all ages and genders. Find out if you might be incontinent, and try these useful tips to curb leakage.

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Teeth grinding (bruxism)

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a fairly common behaviour. Find out how you can protect your teeth from damage and what treatment is available.

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Jet lag

Jet lag is the result of quickly crossing several time zones so your body’s natural sleep rhythms are disrupted. Here are some tips to minimise the symptoms of jet lag.

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Heart palpitations

When you have palpitations you are suddenly aware of your heartbeat. Read about the causes, related symptoms and what to do if you have palpitations.

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Itchy anus (pruritus ani)

Itchy anus, or pruritus ani is common and can be extremely intense and persistent. Read about causes, treatment and when to see a doctor.

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Your daylight saving cheat sheet

Daylight saving starts Sunday October 6, which means moving the clocks forward by 1 hour. Need help coping with the time change? Follow these handy tips.

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Insomnia

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can affect your mood and how you think. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for insomnia.

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Could a pair of glasses help you sleep?

Body clock disorders and challenges like jet lag could possibly be helped by a special type of glasses that shine light into the wearer’s eyes.

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'Healthy' juices might not be so good for your teeth

You've probably heard about tooth decay, but acid erosion can wear away the enamel on teeth. Juices and acidic beverages, including kombucha, are partly to blame for 'acid wear'.

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When it comes to sports supplements, play it safe

Inspired by the Commonwealth Games? Great! But if you want to boost your fitness with sports supplements, use caution: some can be dangerous or ineffective.

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How to power up and boost your immunity ASAP

Discover how you can help to prevent getting sick, and reduce how sick you get, with these immune-boosting lifestyle changes.

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Calcium

Calcium strengthens bones, helps prevent osteoporosis and more. Find out how much you need for your age and how to find good sources of calcium.

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Post-nasal drip

If your nose and sinuses are blocked up with mucus and you have a tickle in your throat you might have post-nasal drip. Find out more about post-nasal drip, and how you can treat and prevent it.

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What is the best cure for low back pain?

Most of us will have low back pain in our lives. Here's how to manage low back pain that's not serious.

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Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the ear that causes hearing and balance problems. There's no cure, but the symptoms can be managed.

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Stress in young people

Young people report higher stress levels — and for different reasons — than older Australians. Learn more here.

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Hypothermia

Hypothermia can happen when you are exposed to cold conditions for a long time. This might be outdoors or in an unheated house. Learn more about its symptoms and how to prevent it.

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Adrenal fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is a term used to explain tiredness and sleep problems. Find out about the symptoms of adrenal fatigue and how to treat it.

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Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An electroencephalogram, or EEG, measures brain activity to diagnose or monitor conditions such as epilepsy. Learn more about this diagnostic test.

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Raynaud's phenomenon

Read about Raynaud's phenomenon, where parts of your body (often the fingers) change colour and feel numb and cool when you get cold or stressed.

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