Genetic testing results now protected from life insurers, new laws widely welcomed
On 1 April, legislation passed Parliament that bans life insurers from using genetic testing results to deny or restrict life insurance cover.
Sitting pretty in the workplace
For those of you slaving away at your (non-standing) desks all day, what can you do to develop better sitting habits? Don’t slump now –…
In the name of the father
During Prostate Cancer Awareness month this September all men should be aware of what they can do to prevent the disease.
A first-timer’s guide to the weights room
Here’s why and how you should be working out with weights.
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?