Beauty

Do you shower too much?

Annita Katee Batliwala   How many times do you shower a week? Twice? Every second day? Everyday? Twice a day? What actually is the right amount?

Samara Weaving models this season's must-try makeup trends

Lisa Patulny   Samara Weaving has come a long way since her days in Summer Bay.

No expense spared-loving Gwyneth Paltrow launches affordable beauty line

Amy Croffey   After trying to spruik $1,320 toilet paper, it might come as a surprise Gwyneth Paltrow is endorsing products fans could be in with a chance of finally owning.

Wellbeing

US man's simple hack to save on costly Nespresso pods

2:04 PM   A US man has devised a simple hack to save on costly Nespresso pod refills. 

Gym bunnies are wasting their time, study suggests

Laura Donnelly 11:03 AM   Hitting the gym in the hope of burning up calories to lose weight can backfire as the body adapts to higher activity levels, according to new research.

Good news for coffee drinkers - caffeine consumption is better for your health than previously thought

Researchers have found that, contrary to prior belief, caffeine does not cause health-threatening heart palpitations.

Home & Style

Decluttering guru Marie Kondo is back with more life-changing magic

Anna Fifield   Just in time to make good on your New Year's vow to get organised, Marie Kondo, the self-described "crazy tidying fanatic" who has sparked the world with her joy for decluttering, has a new book to help you clean up your act.

Are men or women better at assembling Ikea furniture?

Jeff Guo   The putting together of flat-pack furniture is the new battle of the sexes.

Beyond the backyard

Beverley Johanson   A new precinct of luxury apartments is about to change Moonee Ponds for the better.