Wellbeing
Busy after work? It could help you in the office the next day
It can be tempting to sit on the couch after a long day at the office, but new research suggests a packed schedule will help you recover.
- by Mary Ward
Latest
Domestic violence
How domestic violence affects women's mental health
Physical and emotional abuse is not only distressing, it’s psychologically damaging and increases women’s risk of developing a mental illness.
- by Rhian Parker
Women at work
I lost my job three times in six years. Here's how I coped
After spending much of the first two weeks either on the balcony of my apartment with a bottle of wine, or sprawled on my couch, this is what I did next.
- by Jenny Haward
Food
My day on a plate: Yolanda Powell
Director of Running Bare, Yolanda Powell shares her day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
They say laughter is the best medicine, but can it cure illness?
Laughter can boost your immune system, decrease blood pressure and improve mental health, among other outcomes
- by Evelyn Lewin
Veganism
Leaf of faith: why Hollywood is going vegan
Holier-than-thou posturing by over-indulged A-listers? Maybe, but the new wave of “compassionate celebrities” typifies a deeper global trend.
- by Greg Callaghan
Opinion
Wellbeing
Parents, we should all be empowered to ask our 'village' for support
'Keeping our kids’ crazy-busy schedules spinning, all while holding down a demanding and inflexible job, takes more skill than Cirque du Soleil.'
- by Jo Stanley
Wellbeing
Do we really need to take 10,000 steps a day?
The target was originally popularised as part of a marketing campaign, and has been subject to some criticism since.
Trends
What's the deal with the crystal water bottle trend?
Move over green juices and cucumber slices floating in water, the latest wellness trend is water 'infused' by a crystal.
- by Annie Brown
Hugs lift our mood, so why do they still feel so awkward?
While it may sound like something from the 1970s, hug therapy is actually growing in popularity.
- by Jo Hartley