Health
Mastering the art of life: Making your one shot count
16 April
Mastering the art of life is not something you stumble into—it’s something you shape, refine, and redefine over time. The truth is, it looks different for everyone. There is no universal blueprint, no perfect formula. What matters most is that...[Read More]
Starting or restarting a Fitness Regime in Your 60s
2 April
If you’re over 60, regular exercise is essential for maintaining health, energy, and independence. It reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. However, starting or restarting a fitness regime...[Read More]
Sharpening the axe: The wellbeing benefits of learning something new every day
26 March
In leadership and personal development circles, there’s a powerful concept often referred to as “sharpening the axe.” The idea comes from the notion that if you spend all your time working without improving your tools or skills, you eventually...[Read More]
Easter: Embracing new beginnings and renewal
26 March
Easter, a time of renewal and reflection, coincides with the transformative beauty of autumn. Even as the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, there is new life and hope. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Easter, the changing season...[Read More]
Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat
25 March
Australian adults are walking away from heart-pounding exercise, racking up just four minutes of vigorous activity every day, according to a first-of-its-kind study. But the population may get a pass mark for its efforts due to higher than expected...[Read More]
Scientists make Parkinson’s drug from plastic bottles
18 March
Scientists have discovered a way of making a drug for Parkinson’s disease from used plastic bottles, saying it shows how waste materials can be “reimagined as valuable resources”. Developed by a team at the University of Edinburgh, the...[Read More]
Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study
11 March
Any measure limiting the use of digital platforms by children, including a social media ban, is worth considering to protect mental health, a study has found. The review of global evidence from more than 360,000 young people found higher use of...[Read More]
Big trucks and buses drive a heavy healthcare burden
25 February
Pollution from heavy vehicles is costing Australia more than $6.2 billion a year in premature deaths and serious medical conditions such as childhood asthma and strokes. Researchers from the University of Melbourne issued the warning on Monday in an...[Read More]
Why wellbeing is a foundation, not a ‘nice to have’
19 February
Wellbeing is often treated like a reward — something we’ll focus on ‘when things settle down’. But for most people, life doesn’t truly slow down for long. Wellbeing is less about pampering and more about the basic foundations that support...[Read More]
Hidden psychology of a ‘good kiss’ revealed
18 February
A good kiss has more to do with the “thoughts, fantasies and emotional context we bring to it” than the physical act itself, scientists have discovered. Researchers at Abertay University set out to test the assumption that kissing sparks sexual...[Read More]
Aged care isn’t just about care: What families need to know before it’s urgent
12 February
Aged care is a broad term used to describe the support and services provided to older Australians who need help with everyday living as they age. This can range from basic assistance at home—such as cleaning, meals, and transport—through to...[Read More]
Valentine’s day: The good, the bad, and what really matters
29 January
Valentine’s Day tends to divide opinion like few other dates on the calendar. For some, it’s a highlight — hearts in shop windows, dinner reservations, flowers wrapped in crisp paper. For others, it’s awkward, commercialised, or even...[Read More]
What’s for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI
28 January
Australians are using artificial intelligence tools to impress their boss and cut hours from their working week but the technology is also creeping into the kitchen and renovation plans. Preparing special meals for friends and family has emerged as...[Read More]
New Year’s Resolutions: Why we make them—and why some stick while others don’t
1 January
Every January, millions of people around the world embrace the symbolic “fresh start” that the new year provides. Fuelled by optimism and the desire for self-improvement, we set resolutions that promise better habits, healthier living, and...[Read More]
2025: The year the world chose direction
18 December
History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points — moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed. 2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]