Health
Mastering the art of life: Making your one shot count
16 April
Mastering the art of life is not something you stumble into—it’s something you shape, refine, and redefine over time. The truth is, it looks different for everyone. There is no universal blueprint, no perfect formula. What matters most is that...[Read More]
Timing of exercise matters for early birds, night owls
15 April
Timing workouts to align with a person’s preference for mornings or evenings could slash the risk of heart problems and improve sleep, according to a study. Assessing patients to determine if they are early birds or night owls could be beneficial,...[Read More]
Young Australians turning to AI for mental health help
15 April
More than a quarter of people aged under 24 are using artificial intelligence to bolster their mental health as the cost of professional help bites. A survey of more than 2300 young people in NSW found mental health and cost of living pressures are...[Read More]
Strokes may be avoided by targeting ‘silent’ condition
8 April
Maryanne Bawden thought she had the flu when her husband insisted she go to the hospital. But when her scans came back, doctors said she was lucky she wasn’t paralysed. Ms Bawden quickly learnt she was part of a growing number of older Australians...[Read More]
Starting or restarting a fitness regime in your 60s
2 April
If you’re over 60, regular exercise is essential for maintaining health, energy, and independence. It reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. However, starting or restarting a fitness regime...[Read More]
Easter: Embracing new beginnings and renewal
26 March
Easter, a time of renewal and reflection, coincides with the transformative beauty of autumn. Even as the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, there is new life and hope. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Easter, the changing season...[Read More]
Sharpening the axe: The wellbeing benefits of learning something new every day
26 March
In leadership and personal development circles, there’s a powerful concept often referred to as “sharpening the axe.” The idea comes from the notion that if you spend all your time working without improving your tools or skills, you eventually...[Read More]
Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat
25 March
Australian adults are walking away from heart-pounding exercise, racking up just four minutes of vigorous activity every day, according to a first-of-its-kind study. But the population may get a pass mark for its efforts due to higher than expected...[Read More]
Leaders urged to stomach junk food tax to save lives
25 March
More than 200,000 lives and billions of dollars in health costs could be saved if political leaders developed an appetite to tax unhealthy foods, according to fresh research. The federal government is being called upon to consider a 20 per cent tax...[Read More]
Diet rich in veg and berries ‘could slow brain ageing’
18 March
A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, berries, nuts and olive oil could slow down brain ageing, according to a long-term study. Experts found an effect across more than a decade in people whose diet contained lots of vegetables, fruit, nuts,...[Read More]
Scientists make Parkinson’s drug from plastic bottles
18 March
Scientists have discovered a way of making a drug for Parkinson’s disease from used plastic bottles, saying it shows how waste materials can be “reimagined as valuable resources”. Developed by a team at the University of Edinburgh, the...[Read More]
Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study
11 March
Any measure limiting the use of digital platforms by children, including a social media ban, is worth considering to protect mental health, a study has found. The review of global evidence from more than 360,000 young people found higher use of...[Read More]
Strength training ‘magic pill’ to reduce cost of ageing
4 March
Women who are embracing strength training in their forties, fifties and beyond are aiming to prevent physical decline that often leads to requiring aged care services. For Sally Jenning, 63, watching her mum decline as she aged has been a wake-up...[Read More]
Healthy habits for business owners
26 February
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for business owners, given the demands and stresses that come with managing a business. Here are ten healthy habits that can support business owners in maintaining their physical and mental well-being,...[Read More]
Big trucks and buses drive a heavy healthcare burden
25 February
Pollution from heavy vehicles is costing Australia more than $6.2 billion a year in premature deaths and serious medical conditions such as childhood asthma and strokes. Researchers from the University of Melbourne issued the warning on Monday in an...[Read More]