Wellbeing

THE NEW YORK TIMES: What the science says on whether you really need those electrolyte drinks when exercising and otherwise.

AARON PATRICK: An explosion in doctor-prescribed marijuana and cannabis oil, often on flimsy health grounds, worries health officials. One doctor reportedly issued 72,000 prescriptions in two years.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Before you take Ozempic or Wegovy, here’s what doctors want you to know.

A global study found that just one small joyful habit a day can dramatically improve your mental health — here’s how to try it.

Small daily rituals will keep your both emotionally connected.

Authorities say contact tracing is continuing for hospital, school staff who may have been exposed to a man admitted with a rare strain of mpox.

SARAH DI LORENZO: The right type of exercise at the right time will help sleep issues.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Scientists are probing the cognitive cost of AI chatbots.

SARAH DI LORENZO: Most people have never heard of andropause, but like menopause, it should not be a taboo topic.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Is submersing yourself in freezing water actually good for you, or is it just another social media trend?

THE WASHINGTON POST: Why taking frequent holidays could help you live longer.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Feeling dread before getting out of bed?

THE WASHINGTON POST: Making music — even if we aren’t good at it — is powerful tool for mental health.

Scientists claim to have found a correlation link between degenerative blindness and something millions of people do every hour - grabbing a cup of coffee.

The Washington Post: Artificial intelligence has been a game changer for longevity predictors.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Scared of speaking in front of a crowd?  Conquer a problem many people find challenging.

Despite a spate of fatal outcomes, Australian women are continuing to give birth without medical support in an alarming new trend that has the nation ‘going backwards’, according to one expert.

Being awake at 3am is the new trend that no one wants to participate in.