Stress management
Anger has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here’s why
While it’s a normal emotion, constant feelings of anger can have long-term health risks.
- by Sabrina Malhi
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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
Forget smoothies, candles and retreats. For the ultimate wellness hack, get gardening
With some comparing it to a “nourishing therapy session”, pottering around with plants is blooming lovely – even as our backyards shrink.
- by Amanda Hooton
One in three Australians have high blood pressure. Here’s how to reduce it
Everything you need to know about high blood pressure, including how to get it under control.
- by Liz Szabo
Are you a ‘floor person’? Why lying on the ground feels so good
According to experts, there are many reasons why lying on the floor makes us feel, well, grounded.
- by Christina Caron
Everyone’s talking about cortisol. But can we really control it?
When we feel chronically stressed, what is the best way to regulate our cortisol levels? Is it even possible?
- by Sarah Berry
The latest Euro trend: doing nothing on purpose
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Deborah Cooke, Melissa Singer, Nicole Abadee, Melissa Fyfe and Frances Mocnik
Fitness influencers are giving up high intensity exercise. But why?
While there is a link between cortisol and exercise, including HIIT, experts say there’s more to the story.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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Mental health
Sick of work already? Micro-stresses (or your childhood) could be invisible causes
As holidays fade and the working year springs into focus, some of us might feel dread. How can work stress creep up? And what are the signs of burnout?
- by Angus Holland
How a negativity bias may be hijacking your success
It’s an in-built mechanism that has its roots in evolution, but simply being aware of it can mean the difference between rumination and progress.
- by Evelyn Lewin
‘Make some hard choices’: More young people under financial stress
Money worries are affecting young Australians both physically and mentally, with many struggling to cope with the cost of living.
- by Jocelyn Garcia