Petrol leaf blowers are on the nose
As restrictions on petrol-driven leaf-blowers spread across the US, neighbourhoods are getting quieter — and cleaner.
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- Jul 14
Former supermarket becomes indoor skatepark
A disused Sainsbury’s supermarket in Portsmouth, England, has been transformed into an indoor skatepark.
- Apr 13
Throwing cold water on depression
Ice baths have become so effective in treating one man’s depression that he’s begun to wean himself off long-term medications.
- Jan 12
BMX biking boosts youth mental health
Teenagers are riding BMX bikes while learning life skills and dealing with mental health challenges due, in part, to the covid lockdowns.
- Oct 9, 2022
Getting to know your neighbours
Being friendly with your neighbours has huge social benefits, and getting started can be as easy as a casual wave hello.
- Aug 19, 2022
Anxiety affects back pain more than posture
A new review of research suggests anxiety is more likely to have an impact on back pain than poor posture.
- Jul 31, 2022
Ice baths in winter push our limits
Every week, a growing number of like-minded souls jump into ice baths at dawn on the NSW mid-north coast to build resilience.
- Jun 5, 2022
Get your groove on: boost your brain
Musical beats with a groove don’t just feel good, hearing them can also enhance brain function, say Japanese researchers.
- May 27, 2022
Festivals offer long-lasting connection
People who go to festivals feel more connected to other people and more willing to help strangers for at least six months after the event.
- Mar 16, 2022
Get a mood boost when doing something green
Two-thirds of Brits say they enjoy the mood boost they get when doing something environmentally conscious.
- Nov 17, 2021
Exercise boosts the body's own 'cannabis'
Exercise increases the body’s own cannabis-like substances, helping reduce inflammation and even treat arthritis, cancer and heart disease.
- Sep 16, 2021
Greenery slows ageing, especially for women
Researchers at Monash University say being surrounded by greenery could be good for our bodies, at least for women.
- Sep 10, 2021
Standing up for yourself
A Finnish study has found that more standing up time might help prevent chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- May 26, 2021
Keeping healthy brains as we age
The indigenous Tsimane people of the Bolivian Amazon are unique for their healthy brains that age more slowly.
- Mar 22, 2021
Making playgrounds wild again
When an abstract-themed playground opened in San Francisco in Feb. 2021, it came alive with raucous children after months of lockdown.
- Mar 1, 2021
Boost creativity with just six minutes of VR
Watching videos of nature while listening to mindful audio for just six minutes can improve mood and increase work productivity.
- Nov 25, 2020
Reversing ageing with oxygen
Israeli scientists are claiming to have found a way to not only slow the process of biological ageing, but to reverse it.
- Oct 5, 2020
Greener front gardens reduce stress
Adding a few plants to a bare front yard could reduce stress levels as much as eight weekly mindfulness sessions.
- Aug 29, 2020
Reading fiction can make us kinder
A growing body of research strongly suggests that people who read fiction tend to better understand and share in the feelings of others.
- Jun 23, 2020
Feel the wind to lower stress and anxiety
For more than a century, people in the Netherlands have been seeking out windy days. It's so common they even have a special name for it.
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