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Why do I grind my teeth and clench my jaw? And what can I do about it?

The Conversation

Christina Applegate just turned 50. She spent the day 'with her head on her pillow'.

Chelsea McLaughlin

"I'm 19 and endometriosis is ruining my life."

Charlotte Mullens

'Doctors told me I was suffering from a 'pandemic breakdown'. Then I forgot who my kids were.'

Wait. Can we please acknowledge that The Biggest Loser was the most f**ked up thing on TV?

We're being told 'strong is the new skinny'. But is it just diet culture rebranded?

'I've been living in a wheelchair for months. The hardest part is feeling forgotten.'

Hours after giving birth, Karyn was told she had 3 weeks to live. She's just celebrated 6 months with her daughter.

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The worst symptom of my diabetes is the one nobody sees.

From IUD to giving birth: 30 women on the medical procedures they've had without any pain meds.

Bella Hadid is a world famous supermodel. She has emotional breakdowns "every day".

Nicola needed the morning-after pill. She was handed a questionnaire about her sex life.

Rapid antigen tests will be available in Australia next week. Here's everything you need to know.

'I tried hypnotherapy to cure my chronic anxiety. Here's what happened.'

Alisha Bhojwani

'I had my fertility tested. Sometimes I wonder if I shouldn't have.'

"I’m bald and broken, but I’m not beaten": Camilla Franks on life after surviving breast cancer.

'I was body shamed when I was 11. It's stayed with me for decades.'

“I think I have traits of it, definitely.” Keira Maguire on narcissism and social media.

How dangerous is someone who is unvaccinated? A quick explainer.

Your period seriously affects the way you exercise. Here's how to use it to your advantage.

8 things every woman should know about menopause, according to an expert.

Aged 13, Ashley became the sole carer for her mum. She says it made their relationship "really hostile".

Why do we wake around 3am and dwell on our fears and shortcomings?

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'I've fought breast cancer for 28 years but now I'm dying. Here's what it's taught me about living.'

From the highs to the lows: We asked three women what life is really like on antidepressants.

In Australia, women pay double what men do for health insurance. It doesn't make any sense.

Emma Watkins told the world about her endometriosis. It didn't stop the pregnancy rumours.

Cate Campbell wants to tell you the true story about what happened before the Tokyo Olympics.

Nutrition

"I start my day with chocolate": We asked a nutritionist everything she eats in a day.

"I tried 5 different ways to sneak more protein into my meals. Here's what worked best."

Eleanor Katelaris

9 things people who suffer from bloating know to be true.

What is Kynd? Everything you need to know about the new supplement brand at Coles.

ROAD TEST: "I tried Chris Hemsworth's fitness app Centr for a week to see what it's like."

Your freezer prep sorted: We've rounded up the healthiest (and tastiest) frozen meals at the supermarket.

Dirt cravings, pale skin and constant tiredness: 8 signs your child might be low in iron.

Five things to eat when you're trying to get pregnant (and what your partner should eat too).

The 7 things people with healthy guts do every day.

'I have 4 kids. This is how I help prevent all of them getting sick at once.'

KAREN'S STORY: "I didn't know eczema and food allergies were linked."

Jacqui McCallum

The 7 zero-waste snacks you can buy in bulk right now.

We're being told 'strong is the new skinny'. But is it just diet culture rebranded?

5 common myths about juice cleanses that are total BS.

From Keto to 'wellness shakes': In 2021, fad diets are still hiding in plain sight.

We're sorry, but these 8 common diet 'rules' are total BS.

Sleep

Why do we wake around 3am and dwell on our fears and shortcomings?

The Conversation

'I've always been a bad sleeper. Here's how turning it around changed my life.'

'I just learned about ‘Revenge Bedtime Procrastination’ and turns out you're probably guilty.'

Jessie Stephens

7 unhealthy habits you didn't even realise you had.

The 5 commandments of improving your skin while you sleep.

Mental Health

Why do I grind my teeth and clench my jaw? And what can I do about it?

The Conversation

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MIA FREEDMAN: When health anxiety derails you. My story.

"I'll always wear the scars." Reality TV and the consequence of being labelled the 'villain'.

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"I was rushed to hospital": 4 women on how they were finally diagnosed with endometriosis.

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"The dominant emotion of 2021": 6 signs you're 'languishing', and what to do about it.

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