How we perceive time affects how fast we heal
New research from Harvard University reveals how we perceive time crucially influences the speed of our recovery from wounds and illnesses.
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- Jul 15
Doctors prescribing museum visits
At the French city of Lille’s Palais des Beaux-Arts, “museo-therapy” draws on the power of art to improve health and wellbeing.
- Mar 17
Angry? Breathing is better than venting
Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests.
- Mar 1
Same benefit, half the effort
There is a gender gap between men and women when it comes to working out — and it favours women, who are less likely to exercise as often.
- Dec 27, 2023
Ex-addict turns forager to end anxiety
Ex-addict ends anxiety after turning to forest foraging, says ‘mushrooms saved my life’.
- Nov 27, 2023
Concert series boosts mental health
With an emphasis on mindfulness and human connection, New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall is using culture to cultivate wellbeing.
- Oct 24, 2023
Petrol leaf blowers are on the nose
As restrictions on petrol-driven leaf-blowers spread across the US, neighbourhoods are getting quieter — and cleaner.
- Jul 14, 2023
Former supermarket becomes indoor skatepark
A disused Sainsbury’s supermarket in Portsmouth, England, has been transformed into an indoor skatepark.
- Apr 13, 2023
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, 2023
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 8, 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 15, 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 16, 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.
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