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‘It doesn’t define me’: What is it like to live with dementia?
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops a form of dementia. So why is it so poorly understood?
- by Jewel Topsfield
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People in manual jobs live longer than deskbound workers, study finds
New research refutes the idea that on-the-job physical activity is somehow different from other exercise, and instead suggests that we should be on the move whenever possible at work.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
A sound-healing massage finally stopped the chatter in my brain
“I lie on the table and as she begins to massage it all seems straightforward. But at the first ring of the large bowl she has placed on my lower back, something astonishing happens.”
- by Catherine Marshall
Plant-based milks: which one is better for you and the planet?
The milk aisle of the supermarket is a very different place to what it used to be, but not all milk alternatives are equal.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Your ability to focus may be limited to five hours a day. Here’s how to work around that
To maximise focus, do your work in chunks, schedule breaks in between, protect your most creative time and reduce distractions.
- by Keri Wiginton
Don’t let winter stop you from exercising. Here’s how to tackle it
It’s easy to come up with reasons to avoid a workout when it’s cold. The trick is to know how to motivate yourself and eliminate any barriers by following four steps.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Know your Moreton Bay fig from an Antarctic beech? This book can help
Author Inga Simpson wants you to get to know Australia’s trees, to see what makes them special, to understand the differences between them.
- by Megan Backhouse
The role of the faulty appetite gene in body weight
Mutations in a single piece of DNA can cause people to be kilograms heavier than they would otherwise be.
- by Harry de Quetteville
Evening may be the best time to exercise for metabolic health
A new study found that late-day workouts moderated the undesirable health effects of a greasy diet, while morning exercise did not.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
He’s among the biggest celebrity gurus. And he wants to ‘craft your destiny’
What is it about Sadhguru that has not only grabbed the attention of millions of Instagram followers but that of Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra and Tom Brady?
- by Sarah Berry
COVID-19 outbreak combats vaccine hesitancy
The COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne has spurred a surge in vaccination, including many people over 50 who were prevaricating about the AstraZeneca vaccine.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons