Find out how you can feel happier and stress-free. Dr Amit Sood has advice that can up your stress-reducing game, based on the successful resilience program he runs at the Mayo Clinic, in the US. Here are four of his brain-focused and research-based strategies that work in just minutes a day. Give your brain...
There’s a lot of chatter around self-care these days, and the term has come to mean so much more than spa days and yoga classes. For some people, it may mean shopping, getting to the gym, having morning meditations, eating chocolate, or reading a book. The point is to do something for you-anything that leaves...
As one of the leading causes of death in Australia, the threat of cancer can be scary. But the good news is that some of the most common cancer risk factors are within your control. By making a few lifestyle changes, you can reduce your odds of developing cancer, not to mention a host of...
Following a healthy lifestyle is what health experts recommend us to do, but it’s easier said than done, especially with the current diet that we are following, and the kind of lifestyle that we are used to. Most of us are struggling with doing two to three jobs that we have no room to think...
Your last sip of coffee was hours ago, and now your eyelids are drooping. Before you reach for the chocolate or head for the vending machines, wake up! There are better ways to prevent afternoon exhaustion than a sugary treat you’ll quickly regret that you had. While most of us can’t pause for a nap,...
Running is a simple, effective form of cardiovascular exercise that offers a range of benefits, from strengthening your joints to improving your mood. But even proponents will admit that running is tough. It takes a moderate level of fitness to run for more than a few minutes. It can be rough on the body, particularly for...
Do you wake up feeling tired, exhausted and lethargic in the morning even though you’re quite sure that you’ve had several hours of shut-eye? It’s very much possible that you just failed to get the kind of sleep that’s restorative, something vital for your mind and body to be able to get rejuvenated. There...
The cool weather and biting wind may be turning you off your usual exercise routine this winter but there are some good reasons you should be breaking a sweat during the colder months. According to a US study, exercising outside in winter increases your kJ-burn and boosts your metabolism. It can also mean you expend less...
Tired of hearing about expensive and hard-to-find fad foods? You’ll never believe the power of what’s already in your pantry and fridge drawer. From peanuts to popcorn, these no-frills foods pack surprising nutritional punches. (One even cleans your teeth!) 1. Celery This crisp vegetable does a lot more than flavor soups and add crunch to...
Experts share their quickest stress-relief tips – because everyone has a minute to spare! Pull out a calming photograph Whether it’s palm trees on a beach or your adorable new puppy, looking at something pretty does effect changes in the brain. It either brings us back to the present moment or distracts us by taking...
Movember, also known as Men’s Health Awareness Month, is an annual global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health...
November marks COPD Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and its profound...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is observed every October to highlight the devastating impact of breast cancer on Australians. Every...