Starting or restarting a Fitness Regime in Your 60s

2 April

If you’re over 60, regular exercise is essential for maintaining health, energy, and independence. It reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.    However, starting or restarting a fitness regime...[Read More]

Easter: Embracing new beginnings and renewal

26 March

Easter, a time of renewal and reflection, coincides with the transformative beauty of autumn. Even as the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, there is new life and hope. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Easter, the changing season...[Read More]

Sharpening the axe: The wellbeing benefits of learning something new every day

26 March

In leadership and personal development circles, there’s a powerful concept often referred to as “sharpening the axe.” The idea comes from the notion that if you spend all your time working without improving your tools or skills, you eventually...[Read More]

Scientists make Parkinson’s drug from plastic bottles

18 March

Scientists have discovered a way of making a drug for Parkinson’s disease from used plastic bottles, saying it shows how waste materials can be “reimagined as valuable resources”. Developed by a team at the University of Edinburgh, the...[Read More]

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

11 March

Any measure limiting the use of digital platforms by children, including a social media ban, is worth considering to protect mental health, a study has found. The review of global evidence from more than 360,000 young people found higher use of...[Read More]

Healthy habits for business owners

26 February

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for business owners, given the demands and stresses that come with managing a business.   Here are ten healthy habits that can support business owners in maintaining their physical and mental well-being,...[Read More]

Breaking the social media addiction cycle as adults

25 February

Like children, many adults are also struggling with the urge to endlessly scroll and feel like they can’t escape the pull of Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and other platforms. Some experts are comparing social media addiction to casinos, opioids and...[Read More]

Why wellbeing is a foundation, not a ‘nice to have’

19 February

Wellbeing is often treated like a reward — something we’ll focus on ‘when things settle down’. But for most people, life doesn’t truly slow down for long. Wellbeing is less about pampering and more about the basic foundations that support...[Read More]

Top 10 ways people relieve stress (and why it matters more than you think)

12 February

Stress is part of modern life, but living in a constant state of tension isn’t. Left unchecked, stress can quietly erode your physical health, mental wellbeing, relationships, and overall quality of life.  The good news? Many of the most...[Read More]

Aged care isn’t just about care: What families need to know before it’s urgent

12 February

Aged care is a broad term used to describe the support and services provided to older Australians who need help with everyday living as they age. This can range from basic assistance at home—such as cleaning, meals, and transport—through to...[Read More]

Not a real doctor: AI struggles to treat human patients

11 February

Just because artificially intelligent chatbots can pass medical exams does not mean they should operate as doctors, a study warns, as they can provide deadly medical advice. In one case, two men who asked an AI tool about a brain bleed received...[Read More]

Valentine’s day: The good, the bad, and what really matters

29 January

Valentine’s Day tends to divide opinion like few other dates on the calendar. For some, it’s a highlight — hearts in shop windows, dinner reservations, flowers wrapped in crisp paper. For others, it’s awkward, commercialised, or even...[Read More]

What’s for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

28 January

Australians are using artificial intelligence tools to impress their boss and cut hours from their working week but the technology is also creeping into the kitchen and renovation plans. Preparing special meals for friends and family has emerged as...[Read More]

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

28 January

Before seeing a doctor about a rash, sleeping issue or chronic heart condition, have you considered asking a chatbot for advice? It is the suggestion of leading artificial intelligence company OpenAI, which has flagged plans to launch a dedicated...[Read More]

Chasing the life you want — on purpose

8 January

There is a clear line between obstacles that are simply hard and moments that permanently change you. The hard moments test your patience, stamina, or skill. The defining moments test your identity.  They strip away comfort, certainty, and...[Read More]