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4 days ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
If recent global events have left you with a heavy heart this morning, you're not alone. With everything going on right now, it’s natural to be feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world. But amidst feelings of hopelessness and stress, it's important to take care of our mental health. Here are a few tips for coping with news overwhelm.
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1 week ago | 
stockhead.com.au | Mia Erickson
This week, the New South Wales government has issued an alert for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease after a recent outbreak in Sydney. Here’s what you need to know. This winter has wasted no time in delivering a headline-worthy health crisis, with a small but mighty outbreak of a dangerous illness stirring up pandemonium in Sydney city.
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1 week ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
As the saying goes, work hard, play hard. But when all is said and done, how are our occupations impacting our quality – and quantity – of slumber? We investigate which jobs could be having a detrimental impact on sleep, and which Australians are nailing their work-life balance. According to the Body+Soul 2025 sleep report, one in three Aussies are falling short of clocking in enough hours in bed at night, getting less than the recommended 7 to 9 hours.
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2 weeks ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
With two life-altering IVF mix-ups occurring this year, people are questioning the legal, ethical, and emotional ramifications of the resulting pregnancies. Here's what the experts have to say. For couples and singles embarking on the arduous journey of IVF, rarely is the process a simple transactional one. The result of decades of groundbreaking science, a sizeable amount of money and exhausting, unrelenting hope, a child born out of IVF is nothing short of a miracle.
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2 weeks ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
A cross-generational survey has revealed exactly how Australian Boomers perceive their generation’s ability to manage and express mental health struggles, but their take on matters has left us with even more questions. While it’s true that every generation battles its own set of problems, influenced by the social, political, and economic happenings of their time, the dire state of affairs in the world right now has both Gen Z and millennials feeling as though the walls are closing in.
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3 weeks ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
While of course every generation is faced with different sources of stress and hardship, the report reveals Aussies classed as Generation X – born between 1965 and 1980 – are facing an unprecedented challenge. According to a new report conducted by Medibank and News Australia’s The Growth Distillery, an overwhelming majority of Gen X Aussies are tasked with caring for both their aging parents and aging children.
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1 month ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
Confused between allergies and a cold? This quick guide helps you identify symptoms and find relief. We've all got that one extra-sniffly co-worker who insists their sneezing fits and morning lethargy are nothing more than 'allergies'. But with cold and flu cases rising exponentially in recent weeks, taking Steve from Accounts' word for it might land you in hot water health-wise.
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1 month ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
Young Aussie teens and children are being exposed to pornography at a younger age than generations before them, and ignoring this isn’t doing them any favours, says sexual consent activist Chanel Contos. If hit shows like Adolescence have taught us anything, it’s that the generational disconnect between parents and children has only widened in recent decades, largely due to the changing landscape of technology and social media.
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1 month ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
A true mastermind behind sell-out launches, Kim Kardashian has just relaunched her range of bras with built-in nipples, but this time, there's an added surprise. When you’re someone who has literally made billions of dollars marketing every part of your body to the world, modesty is probably not a concept you’re that familiar with anymore. Love her or hate her, you can’t claim Kim Kardashian hasn’t got an impressive ability to seek out and sell out trends.
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1 month ago | 
bodyandsoul.com.au | Mia Erickson
Winter beverages are meant to be savoured, not sculled, and thanks to Kmart's handy new gadget, you'll never have to rush through your morning cuppa again. If today’s crisp morning air has confirmed one thing, it’s that winter’s chilly presence is finally upon us. Begrudgingly, it’s time for us to pull down the extra duvet from storage, crank up the oil heater, and trade in our morning iced latte for something a little more seasonal.
