Wellbeing

Regularly taking the stairs — including going down them — can lower your risk of dying.

WASHINGTON POST: Harvard scientist shares his plan for brain health and ageing well, including habit for sleep, stress and social interaction.

A recent study has found a certain type of walking will boost health benefits, and it isn’t really about the number of steps.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Older kids called me a gay slur when I was as young as 7, and I can still vividly picture my mother’s shock when I asked her what it meant.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Some people have brains hardwired to put the safety of others first.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy require a lifetime commitment. Stop taking them, and you’ll almost always gain back the weight you lost.

WASHINGTON POST: Young adults are the most likely age group to skip dental care, with a recent study finding that 1 in 3 didn’t see a dentist during the previous year

A relationship expert reveals lasting improvement in relationships rarely comes from grand gestures or clever techniques. Instead, it comes from a small set of habits.

As algorithms are programmed to feed us content, being fully present in your day-to-day while having to engage with all this tech can be tricky.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease. Here’s how it works.

With 2025 done and dusted and another busy holiday season wrapped up, pause to spare a thought for your brain.

THE WASHINGTON POST: From better sleep to gut health, these simple habits are backed by science, not hype.

Wellness in 2026 could see a return to the simple pillars of movement, rest and repair and looking within — specifically to the gut — to unlock physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Why Victoria Beckham’s eating habits have not changed for decades.

Fantasising about a ‘job at Bunnings’ after a stressful year at the office? You’re not alone.