Belinda Smith5 days ago6 minNew year, new you: the science of making, breaking and replacing habitsWelp, after what felt like the longest year ever, it's 2021. And with the new year often comes resolutions — maybe more so this time ro...
Luke Royes and Juliette SteenJan 136 minNot sure which type of exercise is right for you? Use this guideIf you're keen to be fitter and healthier, finding what exercise is right for you can be a great first step. From free activities you cou...
Belinda SmithDec 17, 20204 minWhy does back cracking feel so good? The 'pop' explainedThere's something about the sound of a crack in your back as you stretch that can feel just so darn satisfying. In fact there are entire...
Belinda SmithDec 11, 20204 minExercise is proven to aid cancer treatmentsAt Sydney's iconic Bondi Icebergs pool, on a crisp spring morning, Siobhan O'Toole and Donna Moclair look like seasoned swimmers used t...
Belinda SmithNov 27, 20203 minTips for managing 'COVID brain' and fatigue while working from homeIf you work in an office, chances are you've spent some time working from home this year. And while there are a lot of benefits, like fle...
Belinda SmithNov 19, 20206 minThunderstorm asthma season is on nowMichelle Griffiths remembers November 21, 2016 well. It had been a windy, warm day in Melbourne, so that evening she and her husband ope...
Belinda SmithOct 27, 20204 minKombucha, switchel and water kefir: How healthy are these drinks really?Are these drinks all they're cracked up to be? And how do they compare to other drinks?
Belinda SmithOct 20, 20203 minDoes exercising harder help you live longer?High intensity interval training might help you live longer than more gentle exercise, but the link is hard to prove.
Belinda SmithOct 14, 20203 minWhat is brain fog and what causes it?Brain fog is associated with a range of different causes.
Belinda SmithOct 6, 20204 minExperts warn coronavirus may cause 'wave' of neurological conditionsExperts warn Parkinson's disease may 'explode' after COVID-19.
Belinda SmithSep 30, 20203 minA healthy diet is more important than your weight when it comes to risk of death, study finds'We need to take our focus off BMI': Huge study shows your weight doesn't matter as much as your diet.
Belinda SmithSep 23, 20205 minScreen time vs 'green time''Life out of balance': Major study evaluates 'screen time' vs 'green time' and the consequences for kids
Belinda SmithSep 15, 20206 minWhat's happening to your brain under lockdown?More forgetful, irritable and tired than normal? Welcome to your brain under lockdown.
Belinda SmithSep 2, 20205 minCoronavirus hygiene fatigue? Here's your handwashing, social distancing and face mask reminderWhile many people are keeping up hygiene recommendations, others have admitted letting their guard down in recent weeks.
Belinda SmithAug 19, 20203 min7 exercises you can do from the couchThere are a lot of exercises you can do from the couch. Most don't even require props.
Belinda SmithAug 4, 20203 minWhat makes a good, happy life?What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone.
Belinda SmithJul 22, 20202 minPatient plays violin while undergoing brain surgeryA patient has played the violin while undergoing brain surgery to ensure that crucial hand movement were not damaged by doctors.
Olivia Willis and Ariel BogleJul 8, 20205 minCoronavirus face masks: Myths and misinformation debunkedWe're staying at home and washing our hands, but should we wear a face mask when we go to the supermarket?
Ariel BogleJun 24, 20204 minWhy we fall for online pseudoscience – and how to stopEven the most sceptical person can fall for pseudoscience. Here's why, and how you can avoid it.
Belinda SmithJun 10, 20206 minWe're getting good at keeping our hands clean. Here's why we should make the habit stickHand washing has benefits that reach far beyond controlling COVID-19.
