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Experts

Mindfulness activities (such as meditating) and even short bouts of low-intensity exercise can help if you are struggling with the mental aspect of ageing. Source: Getty

Health

Younger mind vs older body: How to wrap your head around the ageing game

Psychologist Dr Kieran Kennedy shares five tips for bridging the mental and physical gap that seems to widen and challenge us as we age.

Health ExpertDr Kieran Kennedy

Nostalgia

An unsung fashion hero: The Singer treadle sewing machine

An unsung fashion hero: The Singer treadle sewing machine

The Singer transformed not only the textile industry but became the world’s first truly global business. Bob Byrne recalls the favoured workhorse of multiple generations.

Nostalgia book authorBob Byrne

A beautifully maintained antique black-and-gold Singer sewing machine. Source: Reddit

Gardening

It’s not easy being green: Why you should feed your garden now

It’s not easy being green: Why you should feed your garden now

Autumn is your last chance to give your plants and lawn a nutrient boost and get them in peak condition before the cold weather arrives, Roger Fox says.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Rather than using a hose-on product on lawns at this time of year, apply a slow-release granular fertiliser, which will gradually release its nutrients over the next few months. Source: Getty

Relationships

Five easy ways to boost friendship in your 60s and 70s

Five easy ways to boost friendship in your 60s and 70s

Retirement is one of the best times to develop and amplify friendships in our lives. Therapist Andrew Fuller explains how.

Clinical psycologistAndrew Fuller

Rather than waiting for someone else to suggest doing something, invite people into your life to share activities, such as a wine-tasting trip for example! Source: Getty

Experts

Benefits outweigh the risks: AstraZeneca vaccine and the blood clot controversy

Benefits outweigh the risks: AstraZeneca vaccine and the blood clot controversy

Dr Ross Walker weighs up the risks and benefits.

Health ExpertDr Ross Walker

Aussies under 50 have been advised not to be given the AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot fears. Source: Getty.

Experts

Can we influence our genes?

Can we influence our genes?

Turns out, all aspects of our environment can have an effect on the vast majority of our genes, Dr Ross Walker explains.

Health ExpertDr Ross Walker

There's only a 1 per cent DNA difference between humans and chimps. Source: Getty

Style

Remembering Prue Acton: Australia’s ‘golden girl of fashion’ in the ’60s, ’70s

Remembering Prue Acton: Australia’s ‘golden girl of fashion’ in the ’60s, ’70s

Joanne Thompson takes us back in time to the downright groovy designs of Australia's 'Mary Quant'.

Vintage fashion collector & sellerJoanne Thompson

Australian fashion designer Prue Acton in March 1967. Source: Getty

Experts

Dr Karl: Why are we still arguing about climate change?

Dr Karl: Why are we still arguing about climate change?

Australia's favourite doctor, Karl Kruszelnicki, has a new book on climate change, and we've got your exclusive extract.

Science Expert Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

Dr Karl tackles the climate change debate in his new book. Source: Getty.

Experts

Cha-ching! What you’re entitled to this EOFY

Cha-ching! What you’re entitled to this EOFY

Who wants to pay more tax than they have to? Check out Gerry Incollingo's expert tips.

Managing partner at LCIGerry Incollingo

The Seniors and Pensioners Tax Offset (SAPTO) can reduce your tax liability. Source: Getty

Experts

Intermittent fasting: What does it involve and is it safe?

Intermittent fasting: What does it involve and is it safe?

Overindulged this Easter? Gabrielle Newman recommends trying intermittent fasting, which is great for losing weight, reducing blood sugars and more.

Clinical nutritionistGabrielle Newman

Rapid weight loss diets – including intermittent fasting – are being shown to be safe and more effective (when done properly) than the “slow and steady” weight loss approach. Source: Getty

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