Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Does alcohol prevent muscle loss? Don’t raise a drink to that
A large new meta-analysis looking at the association between loss of muscle mass and alcohol had surprising results.
- by Sarah Berry
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Do we perform better when we look good? These athletes think so
Whether you’re preparing for the Olympics or a session at your local gym, experts agree that looking good can improve your performance.
- by Gyan Yankovich
Opinion
Mental health
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
There is a lot to be furious about in the world right now, in the face of it all we are frustratingly impotent. We need targets for our anger, and we find them, everywhere.
- by Kerri Sackville
A restless partner or noisy neighbours? How to deal with sleep disruptions
A sleep disorder specialist shares tips to sleeping better, even when those around you are keeping you awake.
- by Lisa Strauss
By 15, one in four teens have quit sport. What can parents do?
While the Olympics inspire many people to take up a new sport, research shows it’s tough to get teenagers to stick with it.
- by Sarah Berry
How to avoid burnout once you hit the mid-year slump
Feeling mentally exhausted and unmotivated at work? Australians are particularly susceptible to it at this time of year.
- by Nell Geraets
A ‘fridge clear-out’ fried rice: This artist’s day on a plate
Gemma Leslie takes us through what she eats to fuel her busy day and Dr Joanna McMillan offers her two cents.
- by Nicole Economos
Hangover cures are on the rise. But could they promote riskier drinking?
Evidence on the effectiveness of certain hangover cures is still slim, but how might they impact our habits?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Could delaying menopause help women live longer?
The earlier a woman enters this life phase, the higher her risk for developing dementia, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and more.
- by Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Dana G. Smith
What running extreme distances does to a person’s body
Extreme charity challenges have become increasingly popular, but there is a price to pay.
- by Sarah Berry
How ‘smell training’ can rejuvenate your brain and fight off depression
When our noses lose their sharpness, our mental health often suffers too.
- by Marta Zaraska