Lifestyle
Health & wellness
This is exactly how long you should be sleeping, standing and moving each day
A new Australian study has worked out precisely how we should be spending each day for optimum health.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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How to turn a bike ride into a serious workout, even if you’re new to cycling
With the right gear and training approach, cycling can be a fun and relatively easy way to increase your fitness.
- by Amanda Loudin
Opinion
Social media
I’m trying to evolve my relationship with my smartphone to ‘friends with benefits’
A video of the New Year’s Eve countdown at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris shows a sea of phones. When midnight hits, no one hugs or kisses.
- by Gary Nunn
Magnesium spray is said to be the secret to good sleep. But does it work?
Beyond anecdotal claims for its benefits, how effective is magnesium spray? How does ingesting magnesium differ from applying it topically?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Are you getting dirty enough? Experts say it can improve health
Whether you’re gardening or doing a mud run, playing in the dirt has many health benefits.
- by Holly Burns
‘Five cookies in the space of two minutes’: An actor’s day on a plate
Musical theatre star Maxwell Simon shares what fuels him through the day, including his late night snacks.
- by Nicole Economos
Assumed you were immune to measles and chicken pox? Think again
For people in certain high-risk scenarios, not having immunity to these diseases can be serious. Here’s what experts want you to know.
- by Vivienne Pearson
Opinion
Coffee
I live in Brunswick East and drink flat whites. Now I’m engaged in a sordid affair
As a Melburnian, your coffee order signals a certain sense of taste. So what happens when you decide you’re not a flat white person anymore?
- by Bianca O'Neill
Curious about how well your body is ageing? Try the sit-to-stand test
For older people, this simple exercise is the best way to measure how much physical power you have.
- by Amanda Loudin
The benefits of introducing apple cider vinegar to your diet
While research supports some health claims around the popular drink, other studies show it can cause more harm than good.
- by Alice Callahan
Are you a perfectionist? Here’s how to manage those critical thoughts
Rates of perfectionism have surged in young people, but there are ways to keep your inner critic in check.
- by Christina Caron