Get loose with these essential office stretches

Researchers have found that sitting for long periods contributes to tens of thousands of deaths every year. But in the short term, it can be…

I’ll sleep when I’m dead

The badge of honour that comes with racking up long hours on very little sleep must become a thing of the past.

The science of recovery

Sick of ice packs and protein shakes after your workout? Check out the science behind three exciting new ways to reduce soreness and speed up…

New research says loneliness is worse than smoking

Guilty of letting friendships slide? An emerging body of research reveals loneliness is a bigger threat to health than smoking or being overweight. 

Sunny side up

Australia’s iconic “slip, slop, slap” TV campaign has engrained in us the importance of shielding our skin from the sun’s harmful rays for more than…

Let’s do lunch

It’s time to stop working through lunch, because one of the best things you can do for your health and productivity is take a break.

Digital therapy

The use of smartphone apps to treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety is on the rise, but how do they stack up clinically?

The problem with perfectionism

Striving for perfection at the expense of all else can increase the risk of mental health problems and lower your productivity.

Breaking the silence on menopause at work

There are big reasons why your workplace should be menopause-friendly

If you booze, how much do you lose?

With Christmas just around the corner, LSJ investigates how alcohol can hurt your hard-won fitness gains.