Wellbeing

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.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Stress — and how we think about it — may actually help us thrive.

Teen boys who took part in the study said they wanted to use social media less often, but felt unable to stop. 

Nutritionist Sarah DiLorenzo’s advice on how to avoid the diet trap that makes people regain lost weight.

Influencer claims that sunscreen is toxic and contains carcinogens, that sun exposure is not dangerous, and that sunscreen prevents the benefits of tanning, have alarmed dermatologists.

Teens are turning to AI mental health apps, but there are alarming pitfalls parents should know.

SARAH DI LORENZO: Weight-loss drugs have led to remarkable results for some, but as a clinical nutritionist watching this unfold, I want to talk about the side effects that aren’t getting enough attention.

A prominent sleep professor’s research has found that certain foods are associated with deep, more restorative sleep.

The sweet carbohydrate may be unfairly maligned after all and the evidence against sugar gets murkier when compared to other carbohydrates. 

It feels logical, but for many women over 35 missing a meal is usually ineffective and, in many cases, completely counterproductive.

Heavily processed breakfasts are not only high in sugar but expensive too, these simple changes are healthier for you and easier on the hip pocket.

Two tablespoons a day could boost your fibre, protein, omega-3 and calcium intake – and it’s probably already in your pantry

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Getting enough exercise isn’t always about discipline.

WASHINGTON POST: It’s never an easy decision, but sometimes you just need to let go. Here’s how to know whether it’s time.

Whether it’s used in adolescence, midlife or older age may make a big difference.

Lit candles, rooms sprays and diffusers can come with an invisible hazard — the release of particles and aerosols in the air you breath at home.

Romance and dating expert Amy Chan on how to reframe your attitude toward dating and opening yourself up to love.