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Wellbeing is essential to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as it directly impacts operational readiness, performance, and overall morale. When ADF personnel are physically fit, mentally resilient, and emotionally balanced, they can fulfil their duties effectively, make sound decisions, and enhance team dynamics. Prioritizing wellbeing creates a supportive environment, recognizes the sacrifices of personnel, and improves job satisfaction and retention. It also proactively addresses mental health challenges, reduces stress, and promotes psychological resilience among ADF members. By investing in the wellbeing of its personnel, the ADF ensures readiness, cohesion, and the overall success of military missions.

An ancient technique can improve your attention span

The modern world, with all its distractions, can inhibit our ability to focus. But the author of this article asserts that an ancient technique offers a means to increase our attention span.

Dr Saul Newman: debunking the 'Blue Zone' longevity myth

Okinawa in Japan and Sardinia in Italy are two of the places famous for having a high number of centenarians. However, these so-called 'Blue Zones' might not appear to be what they claim, and fraud and lying might be why these places seem to have a lot of centenarians.

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According to a new study, introducing bright and green colours into our cities can make people happier and calmer—this also applies to virtual cities, cities that only exist online.

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Research suggests that for some people low zinc levels may play a role in depression.

Gut health specialist says prebiotics over probiotics are best for illnesses and issues

We’ve all heard the term ‘gut health’, but it’s a term that is fast becoming much more common in mainstream medicine due to the increasing number of Australian patients presenting with abdominal problems and pain.

The high-tech fitness mirrors that aim to get you exercising more

Exercise fanatics who like to see their reflection in the gym’s floor-length mirrors will likely be thrilled about the latest trend in home exercise—smart fitness mirrors.

Could art on prescription be the key to turning around mental ill health?

Sadly, Australia has one of the highest rates of mental illness in the world. The statistics paint a bleak picture, but some people are showing that art can be part of the solution?

Deadly skin cancers to rise in Australia in 'tsunami' of cases amid shortage of GPs trained in diagnosis and treatment

Melanoma cases are projected to increase by about 50 per cent in the next 20 years worldwide; while at the same time, Australia is facing a skills shortage of doctors trained to diagnose and treat skin cancer.

Warren Buffett: Give Your Money to ‘Monkeys Throwing Darts,’ Not Financial Advisers

Billionaire businessman Warren Buffett recently gave his legendary annual address to shareholders—where he stated that his preferred financial strategy was to buy a variety of stocks and hold on to them.

The four types of anxiety disorders and how to identify them

Anxiety is a natural emotion, but it can develop into a clinical disorder—and approximately one in four Australians have experienced some form of clinical anxiety during their lives.