Lifestyle
Health & wellness
How music can help you tune into your ‘emodiversity’
Immersing ourselves in a world of sound doesn’t just allow us to tap into our emotions. It’s also good for our soul. Here’s how to start.
- by Evelyn Lewin
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Running outside is better for you – and means you’ll run further
Even the body works harder when running outdoors compared to on a treadmill, running outside feels easier and you’re more likely to feel more motivated to keep going.
- by Laura Hill
Are massage guns worth the hype – and the big bucks?
Massage guns, costing close to $1000, are spruiked as being a muscle recovery tool that brings the luxury of massage to your home. But the science behind them is questionable.
- by Sophie Aubrey
The latest go-to plant tolerates heat, dryness and cold
Sometimes the very abundance of euphorbias is their upside.
- by Megan Backhouse
One of Australia’s most stunning private gardens is up for sale
Most of us will never get to see the very best private gardens; only a handful of owners allow visitors. Musk Farm, just outside Daylesford in Victoria, is one such treasure.
- by Robin Powell
Opinion
Dementia
Popular culture can help remove the stigma of dementia
Unlike many films about dementia, The Father offers a nuanced and compelling insight into the lived experience of dementia that could make a significant contribution to improving our understanding.
- by Rose Capp
A new tool aims to tackle Australia’s ‘number one diet issue’
Too many of us are eating too many discretionary foods – that’s cakes and biscuits, alcohol and savoury pastries. Could tracking our junk food intake help curb it?
- by Sarah Berry
Yes, trauma can be your springboard to greater happiness
Hardship can become a source of increased strength, resilience and growth. A trauma expert explains how.
- by Dr Sarah Woodhouse
Got the walking bug? This hiking guide is for you
It was one of the few things to boom during the COVID-19 shutdowns, and now there is a daypack-friendly new venture to inspire Australians to explore far beyond their neighbourhood.
- by Karl Quinn
Sugar, salt, exercise: the truth about improving athletic performance
Some athletes use sugar and salt strategically to minimise the risk of cramps, enhance ability and recovery. Is it poor practice or is it smart to sweeten up your workout?
- by Sarah Berry