Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Why 'headphone culture' is making young people deaf to health warnings
Experts say we need to turn the volume down and protect our ears before it's too late. But few are listening.
- by Guy Kelly
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Sleep
Is your quest for the perfect night’s rest doing more harm than good?
When sleep is forced, it becomes like a performance, prompting performance anxiety that can lead to fears of catastrophic consequences if you don’t get enough.
- by Jo Hartley
Fitness
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
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