WellBeing

In a scientific age where data is gathered like pollen in spring, there are not many mysteries left. But in 1997, one such mystery raised its head and was called “The Bloop”. The Bloop was an undulating sound that echoed through the world’s oceans. I

If you want to blow your mind, you need look no further than the dirt beneath your feet. Soil is powerful, it is essential and it contains cosmic dimensions. Soil acts as a water filter and growing medium for the plant life that all other life depend

In early 2024, from 55 million light years away, astronomers detected a star exploding and releasing pulses of light billions of times brighter than our sun. This is not the sort of usual homespun anecdote that I begin my editor’s letter with, but th

As you would have read a few pages earlier, our editor-in-chief Terry is leaving WellBeing. I am heartbroken. He has been my mentor for 12 years, ever since I started at WellBeing as a naïve, fresh-faced intern in 2012. To me, and so many of our read

How efficiently your body supplies oxygen to tissues is a factor in many diseases, from heart conditions to COVID. We also know that the relationship between the length of your index and ring fingers (the 2D:4D ratio) is correlated with athletic perf

Researchers had more than 1700 subjects take part in experiments where they were shown patterns such as differently oriented stripes or coloured dots. To induce anxiety, some of these patterns were linked to a negative outcome in the form of a mild e

Nanoplastics and microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that result from the production of plastic products or the breakdown of plastics. Nanoplastics measure between one nanometre and one micrometre, while microplastics are less than five millimet

Known as the “king of spices?”, black pepper is the unripe green berries (drupes) of the pepper vine that become black when they are cooked briefly in hot water and dried in the sun — compared to white (or yellow) pepper which is the peeled ripe red

We are all familiar with retail stores or wholesale suppliers doing stocktakes periodically. This arduous job means they can ascertain how much stock is on hand, what needs to be reordered and what hasn’t moved off the shelves. At the end of this acc

Harnessing the power of collagen isn’t reserved for beauty enthusiasts or wellness devotees, it’s for anyone who wants to enhance their overall health and vitality from within. Serving as the fundamental cornerstone for skin, hair and nails, collagen

For some people, hearing the words “you have a mental health disorder” can mean instant relief and a sense of validation. As a clinical psychologist, I have also sat opposite a great number of people who have been shocked and grief-stricken by their

“While I had some success in philanthropy early on, I realised pretty quickly that that was because of the proximity I had to Melbourne, to privilege and to whiteness — these things that so many [other] First Nations people don’t have access to,” say

Countries around the world, including Australia and New Zealand, are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis that has been running for the past two to three years. High inflation, which is considered to be the primary cause, initially arose from a large

In the whirlwind of technological progress, it’s easy to overlook the deeper issues plaguing our society. Despite the veneer of advancement, there is a disturbing rise in depression, anxiety, loneliness, obesity, inequality, chronic disease and other

Anxiety disorders affect one in four Australians in their life, according to healthdirect.gov.au. The WHO (World Health Organization) states “anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental disorders, affecting 301 million people in 2019.” The w

1 purple or orange sweet potato, chopped1 tbsp of ghee¼ tsp ground cardamom1 pinch ground nutmeg¼ tsp ground coriander½ cup coconut milk as needed4 ground and skinned almonds or cashews, soaked overnight in salted water3 diced dates Pinch of salt Ste

Most people take their phones with them to the bathroom. Sixty-five per cent, in fact, are guilty of toilet scrolling. There are people who sleep with their smartphones underneath their pillow and, according to a 2021 survey, we stare at our phones f

“When we engage in nostalgia, we are not moving toward the past. We are bringing the past to the present to help us plan for the future. Nostalgia pushes us forward, not back,” writes nostalgia researcher and psychologist Clay Routledge in his book P

There are few things we can count on in this lifetime. The people and places we love will change, leaders will continue to rise and fall and Taylor Swift or Kanye West may yet be president. But there is one indisputable fact that cannot be called int

Low-amplitude plyometric training refers to a series of jumps and movements that require low force output, resulting in low jump height or directional changes. These exercises, commonly associated with sports such as tennis, focus on enhancing moveme

A few decades ago, when my partner and I were successfully avoiding growing up, we would park our van in Nightcap National Park, stoke a campfire and strum a guitar as possums emerged from the treetops. We’d bushwalk in the rain to the base of Protes

Despite Danielle Alvarez being an acclaimed restaurant chef, Recipes for a Lifetime of Beautiful Cooking is dedicated to her favourite way of cooking: at home and for friends and family. It draws on her love of Italian and French food, her Cuban root

Subscribe now to receive these beautiful Occi O pyjamas Valued at $159 RRP Made from 100% breathable organic cotton Occi O is an Australian sleepwear label ethically produced in beautiful Sri Lanka. Each piece is thoughtfully designed with both the w

Are you tired of the same boring snacks that leave you feeling uninspired and unsatisfied? Well, I’m shaking up your snack game with some seriously delicious and nutritious treats — say hello to my cherry ripe bites! There’s nothing quite like the ta

Cognitive decline isn’t only a problem for people. As dogs age, they also may show symptoms of canine cognition dysfunction (CCD). Signs of “dementia” in dogs may include: • reduced activity• reduced engagement with their environment or family• forge

A lovely woman in her 50s had suffered a series of severe lung infections that she had great difficulty managing without antibiotics. After a couple of years of dietary changes and regular herbal medicines, this had largely resolved and she then only

Energy may warn us of danger. It manifests in many ways and nurtures us from within. Its essence is compatible with and is familiar to every being. Have you ever experienced a day or even an hour when everything went smoothly? For example, you wake u

When a cough spreads through the house, it can disrupt, distress and destabilise your everyday routine. Getting the family back on track becomes your number-one priority. Prospan Chesty Cough Relief contains a naturally sourced five-action formula th

Fruit Apples (Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Jonathan, Lady Williams, Pink Lady, Red Delicious and Sundowner), cumquat, custard apple, grapefruit, kiwifruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, melons, nashi, oranges, pears (Beurre Bosc,

There is an incredible similarity in the myths told by wildly disparate societies, from the ancient city-states of Greece to the hunter-gatherer societies of the Amazon. Especially common are the stories about world-ending floods with one person chos