Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Ways to build stronger calf muscles with or without a gym
You won't be stuck with a set of pipe cleaners if you incorporate these exercises into your routine.
- by Sam Downing
Latest
Wellbeing
Study finds link between sitting all day and risk of dying from cancer
Getting up and strolling, even if you do it slowly and for only a few additional minutes a day, can make a meaningful difference.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
Wellbeing
Zero motivation? Completely exhausted? You're not alone
From decision fatigue to the absence of regular routine, it appears the initial adrenaline rush of lockdown has well and truly subsided.
- by Helen Vnuk
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
I'd cover my face to preserve the freedoms we're regaining
Regardless of the exact percentages by which masks reduce the risk of spreading the virus, wouldn’t any percentage be worth keeping the freedoms we’ve only just been given back, potentially saving lives as well?
- by Aubrey Perry
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Bored with the whole virus thing? That doesn't mean we're safe
There is very little compelling evidence to suggest we are anywhere near mass immunity.
- by Juliet Samuel
Wellbeing
My Day on a Plate: Magdalena Roze
The author and chef shares how she keeps her energy levels up to happily cope with the demands of a young family.
- by Nicole Economos
Mindfulness
The healing benefits of forest therapy
The Japanese-inspired practice of shinrin-yoku – literally, “forest bath” – is becoming a worldwide wellness phenomenon.
- by Joanna Webber
Coronavirus pandemic
A guide to using public bathrooms during the pandemic
Skip the paper toilet seat covers, and get out of there quickly. These are just some of the expert tips for navigating a toilet trip during COVID-19.
- by Jen Gunter
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
The vicious cycle of stress and what it does to your body
Our ability to maintain equilibrium is faltering, and we're accumulating a number of unwanted behaviours that are fast becoming well-entrenched habits.
- by Linda Blair
Fitness
How to exercise to keep your immune system strong
Whether you're running, cycling or swimming, bad workout habits could leave you vulnerable to colds, flu, stomach bugs or skin infections.
- by Mark Bailey
Vaccination
Should you get a second flu shot this season?
Flu vaccines are at their most effective three to four months after immunisation.
- by Jenna Price