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Make Friends in Australia: The 2026 Guide That Works

26 Apr 2026 · 20 min read

Making friends in Australia as an adult is harder than it used to be, and the data backs it up. More than two in five young Australians say they feel lonely, and adult life no longer comes with the built-in social infrastructure of school, sport, and shared offices. This guide...

Grip Strength: The 10-Second Health Test You Can Do at Home

20 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

A simple squeeze of your hand could reveal more about your long-term health than most blood tests. A 2026 meta-analysis of over 900,000 people found that grip strength asymmetry — a significant difference between your left and right hands — increases all-cause mortality risk by 12 per cent. When combined...

Exercise Halves Premature Death Risk for Midlife Women

24 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

A major Australian study tracking more than 11,000 women over 15 years has found that those who consistently met physical activity guidelines through their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s halved their risk of dying prematurely. The research was one of the largest studies of its kind globally. Here's what the...