Lifestyle
Health & wellness
How often do I need to exercise to get stronger?
The more frequently we move, even in small quantities, the more benefit we receive. The results of “exercise snacking” may surprise you.
- by Sarah Berry
Latest
Treadmill running can be as effective as outdoor running. Here’s what to know
Get up to speed on treadmill workouts and make your indoor runs count.
- by Kelyn Soong
Opinion
Motherhood
Shaming new mothers isn’t working. The medical profession needs to change its tune
Pressuring new mums to breastfeed while failing to provide adequate support has created a recipe for unnecessary disaster for too many women.
- by Emily Cook
Planking is an incredible exercise – but only if you get it right
Looking to prevent high blood pressure? It’s time to plank.
- by Boudicca Fox-Leonard
How this performer starts his day: ‘Scotch fillet cooked with some salt and butter’
Rob Mallett plays the title character in Elvis: A Musical Revolution. He shares his day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
Why you should talk to strangers on your next holiday
The conversations we have can enrich our travel experiences. Plus, storytelling engages our brains much more than reading facts about a place.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Take the stairs: Short bursts of energy found to reduce cancer risk
Research shows that several minutes of huffing and puffing a day can have a major impact on your long-term health.
- by Sarah Berry
Alcohol isn’t good for us, but is drinking in moderation still OK?
It’s unlikely we’ll look back on the way we drink today and raise a glass to our good health.
- by Sarah Berry
The rise of the ‘reverse boob job’
Breast reductions are becoming increasingly common, with young women most likely to opt for the procedure.
- by Lisa Creffield
Opinion
Diet
Farewell my toxic love, it’s been (artificially) sweet
News that an artificial sweetener in Diet Coke may be carcinogenic has forced me to go cold turkey. How I will miss its delicious fizziness.
- by Kerri Sackville
From learning Mandarin to photography: how a short course can be life-changing
Learning new skills can expand our sense of self and challenge our thinking.
- by Evelyn Lewin