Wellbeing

Walk into any supermarket and there’s a bottle for every hydration mood, electrolyte sachets, ‘clean’ sports drinks, coconut water cartons, hydrogen water, and alkaline water — but do you actually need them?

I’ve spent the past decade researching and reporting on friendship, and I wrote a book about why friendships are struggling — even though it’s never been easier to stay in touch.

SARAH DI LORENZO: TikTok has given an old-school nutrient a new makeover — and unlike many wellness fads, this one has some serious science behind it.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The language we use may change how we cope with real trauma.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Cheeky humour, free-flowing wine and giant servings of home-grown, freshly made food: Why nonna-maxxing is the key to la dolce vita.

Marriage has long been linked with certain mental and physical health benefits. But new research suggests that singlehood comes with its own boon.

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Forget the pricey powders, weight-loss drugs and dietary promises, the habits with the strongest evidence are surprisingly simple.

The number of people who are dependent on alcohol being admitted to hospital has fallen — and weight loss drugs may be the key.

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Being diagnosed with ‘high cholesterol’ can sound scary but the waxy substance isn’t always a villain — the real story is in the numbers.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Starting exercise in your 40s can help make your brain become more youthful according to a new study on inactive men and women.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Limerence is more than a crush, psychologists say, and it can persist for months or years.

THE ECONOMIST: Pharma’s newest obsession involves mimicking the system that keeps people awake.

Feeling forgetful, sluggish or unable to focus? The culprit could be hiding in your sleep, diet or even your water bottle.

Fermented foods aren’t exactly trendy. A heart surgeon explains why they should be.

Contrary to popular belief, good luck isn’t random or rare. Here are five ways to catch the winds of luck every day.

Over 30 per cent of people with body dysmorphic disorder also have a co-morbid eating disorder.

The supermarket’s sweetener aisle has become a minefield of health claims.

From booksmaxxing to looksmaxxing: Mental health experts say the viral self-improvement trend can encourage perfectionism, anxiety and unhealthy habits.