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12 breathing exercises to help you relax in minutes
HealthSmart, Mental Health

12 breathing exercises to help you relax in minutes

If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, take some time out of your day to do these simple breathing exercises. They’ll help you feel relaxed and refreshed.
11 foods that make anxiety worse
Mental Health

11 foods that make anxiety worse

Did you know what you eat can contribute to anxiety? These are the foods you'll want to avoid – they may be making you anxious.
10 herbs that can help ease stress
Mental Health, Tips/Advice

10 herbs that can help ease stress

Stress presses in from all sides, but you can help manage it by exploring the world of natural herbal remedies.
10 short rituals you can do every day to boost your mental health
Mental Health

10 short rituals you can do every day to boost your mental health

It could take just seconds to start feeling calmer, happier, and healthier. Here's what to do to boost your mental health
8 silent signs stress is making you sick
Culture, HealthSmart, Mental Health

8 silent signs stress is making you sick

Australians are more stressed than ever. According to a stress and wellbeing survey conducted by the Australian Psychological Society, (APS) more than a quarter of Aussies are stressed and [...]
dark chocolate helps you de-stress
Diet & Weight Loss, HealthSmart, Mental Health

11 best foods to help reduce stress

Stress is sometimes unavoidable, but research suggests that certain nutrients, such as complex carbohydrates, proteins, vitamin C, vitamin B, magnesium and selenium, may reduce the stress hormone [...]
36 ways to make managing stress much easier
Mental Health

36 ways to make managing stress much easier

Straight from medical professionals, these stress solutions can give you the relaxation you need to refocus.
16 science-backed ways to overcome depression naturally
Mental Health

16 science-backed ways to overcome depression naturally

Depression is a serious condition that demands a doctor’s treatment. But the following lifestyle changes may give you a boost if you're feeling low.
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15 sneaky things in your home that trigger anxiety
Mental Health

15 sneaky things in your home that trigger anxiety

Anxiety triggers aren’t always easy to identify – if fact, they could be the ordinary things in your home that you would never suspect.
13 things you need to know about anger
Mental Health

13 things you need to know about anger

Sick of having your anger control you?
Mental Health, Sleep

12 ways to brighten your morning

Okay, it’s probably no one’s favourite part of the day, particularly if you stayed up the night before to watch Jaws for the 17th time. But waking up in the morning sure beats the alternative!
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