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They say it’s the best medicine, so here’s how to bring more laughter into your life

They say it’s the best medicine, so here’s how to bring more laughter into your life

Having a good chuckle doesn’t just feel good, it’s good for you.

  • by Evelyn Lewin

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Giving up meat can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease

Giving up meat can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease

New research shows the benefits of eating less meat, but not all plant-based diets are equal.

  • by Sarah Berry
Non-alcoholic booze is the dumbest invention since the appendix

Non-alcoholic booze is the dumbest invention since the appendix

Zero-alcohol beverages are framed as the lesser of two evils, a gateway to sobriety. But what if the gate swings both ways?

  • by Cherie Gilmour
When I found myself tearing up in Bunnings, I knew I needed a rest
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Wellbeing

When I found myself tearing up in Bunnings, I knew I needed a rest

The business of tuning out during holidays can be hard work.

  • by Genevieve Novak
How often do I need to exercise to get stronger?

How often do I need to exercise to get stronger?

The more frequently we move, even in small quantities, the more benefit we receive. The results of “exercise snacking” may surprise you.

  • by Sarah Berry
Treadmill running can be as effective as outdoor running. Here’s what to know

Treadmill running can be as effective as outdoor running. Here’s what to know

Get up to speed on treadmill workouts and make your indoor runs count.

  • by Kelyn Soong
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Shaming new mothers isn’t working. The medical profession needs to change its tune
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Motherhood

Shaming new mothers isn’t working. The medical profession needs to change its tune

Pressuring new mums to breastfeed while failing to provide adequate support has created a recipe for unnecessary disaster for too many women.

  • by Emily Cook
Planking is an incredible exercise – but only if you get it right

Planking is an incredible exercise – but only if you get it right

Looking to prevent high blood pressure? It’s time to plank.

  • by Boudicca Fox-Leonard
How this performer starts his day: ‘Scotch fillet cooked with some salt and butter’

How this performer starts his day: ‘Scotch fillet cooked with some salt and butter’

Rob Mallett plays the title character in Elvis: A Musical Revolution. He shares his day on a plate.

  • by Nicole Economos
Why you should talk to strangers on your next holiday

Why you should talk to strangers on your next holiday

The conversations we have can enrich our travel experiences. Plus, storytelling engages our brains much more than reading facts about a place.

  • by Evelyn Lewin
Take the stairs: Short bursts of energy found to reduce cancer risk

Take the stairs: Short bursts of energy found to reduce cancer risk

Research shows that several minutes of huffing and puffing a day can have a major impact on your long-term health.

  • by Sarah Berry