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AUSTRALIA'S SEXIEST SUBURB REVEALED & IT'S NOT WHERE YOU'D THINK
Forget Sydney. Forget Melbourne. According to a year's worth of sales data, Australia's sexiest postcode is a fast-growing suburb west of Brisbane that most people would struggle to find on a map. Sexual wellness retailer Lovehoney has mapped its 2026 sales down to the postcode, and the results are a genuine upset. Not one capital city made the national top ten. Ripley, in Queensland's Ipswich region, took the crown, buying more products per capita than anywhere else in the
4 hours ago2 min read


WORKPLACE BURNOUT LEADS TO AN INCREASE IN MENTAL HEALTH SICK LEAVE
Burnout is becoming a workplace norm rather than an exception, with new research revealing more than half of Australian workers have taken sick leave because of mental exhaustion.
4 hours ago2 min read


INTERMITTENT FASTING: WHY IT MAY BE EASIER TO STICK TO THAN COUNTING CALORIES
For people who have tried and failed to stick with calorie-counting diets, new Australian research suggests intermittent fasting may offer a more sustainable path to weight loss.
Jul 212 min read


SNIP HAPPENS: WHY MORE AUSSIE BLOKES ARE BOOKING THE BIG SNIP
You can tell a lot about a country by what its men are doing with their afternoons off. And right now, a record number of Australian blokes are spending them at the urologist, having a very permanent conversation about their future. New research from Adelaide University has found that vasectomies are booming, and the reasons say as much about the price of a house as they do about the state of the modern relationship. The numbers are up. Way up. In the first study of its kind,
Jul 203 min read


EXERCISE AND SMOKING: STUDY FINDS WORKOUTS COULD HELP PEOPLE QUIT
Regular exercise could become another weapon in the fight against smoking, with new research showing it can reduce cravings and increase the chances of quitting.
Jul 162 min read


GLP-1 WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS: DENTISTS WARN OF AN OVERLOOKED ORAL HEALTH RISK
As the use of popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications continues to grow, dentists are warning Australians not to overlook the impact these drugs can have on oral health.
Jul 152 min read


HEALTH STAR RATINGS: WHY THE SYSTEM IS FAILING SHOPPERS
As Australia's Health Star Rating system comes under review, some nutrition experts say the labels may be giving shoppers an incomplete picture of what's really healthy.
Jul 122 min read


MENOPAUSE AND SHIFT WORK: NEW STUDY TO EXPLORE THE IMPACT ON WOMEN'S HEALTH
A new Australian study is examining whether women working night shifts and rotating rosters experience greater health challenges during menopause than those working regular daytime hours.
Jul 62 min read


EXERCISE AND SMOKING: STUDY FINDS WORKOUTS COULD HELP PEOPLE QUIT
A new study has found exercise could be a powerful ally for smokers trying to quit, helping reduce cravings, lower cigarette consumption and improve quit rates.
Jul 32 min read


ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS: CAN SUGAR SUBSTITUTES INCREASE DIABETES RISK?
Their popularity continues to grow as consumers look for ways to reduce sugar intake without sacrificing sweetness.
Jul 22 min read


WORKPLACE HYGIENE: ONE IN FOUR AUSSIES ADMITS GOING TO WORK SICK
With winter approaching, many Australians are preparing for the annual wave of coughs, colds and flu.
But new research suggests one of the biggest health risks this season could be sitting at the desk next to you.
Jun 262 min read


MEN'S BACK PAIN TAKING A MAJOR TOLL ON MENTAL HEALTH, NEW SURVEY FINDS
Back pain is affecting almost nine in 10 Australian men, with new research revealing a growing impact on mental health, workplace productivity and long-term wellbeing.
Jun 243 min read
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