Lifestyle
Health & wellness
Tips for stopping the mid-teen-years sporting exodus
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
Latest
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
Opinion
Public transport
This European city is missing a service common in Australia - and we don’t miss it
At first, we thought the apps must have crashed. But within days, we realised it was something else entirely: there are no rideshare platforms in Denmark.
- by Caroline Zielinski
Opinion
Alcohol
Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details
As iron-cast as Barnaby Joyce’s willpower obviously is, those of us playing along at home were hoping for … something more.
- by Michelle Cazzulino
Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes
Experts have found that walking can be very effective for preventing reoccurring of back pain.
- by Talya Minsberg
Opinion
Women's health
Why the government might need to start peddling unedited porn
Nearly a quarter of Gen Z women are anxious, ashamed or embarrassed by how their labia look.
- by Parnell Palme McGuinness