An afternoon nap could help boost mental agility – but it’s about timing

An afternoon nap could help boost mental agility – but it’s about timing

A new study found those who who enjoyed a post-lunch kip had significantly higher cognitive performance than the non-nappers,but it doesn’t mean we should all be incorporating an afternoon siesta into our routines.

  • byLarissa Ham

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So you're a runner now? Prioritise recovery to prevent injury

So you're a runner now? Prioritise recovery to prevent injury

A new year means new fitness goals – and an increased risk of injury if you've taken a break from training. Safeguard yourself with these simple tips.

  • byLaura Hill
To reach your exercise goals,start by tweaking your expectations

To reach your exercise goals,start by tweaking your expectations

Hoping to be more active this year? A timely new study suggests setting your exercise goals high,but not too high,is key to staying on track.

  • byGretchen Reynolds
Your body loves exercise'snacks'– even if they only last a minute

Your body loves exercise'snacks'– even if they only last a minute

Splicing these'snack-size'bursts of movement into our daily lives can be a more achievable alternative to structured exercise.

  • byPaula Goodyer
What happens to your body and mind when you reduce your drinking

What happens to your body and mind when you reduce your drinking

You don't need to quit the booze altogether to reap some of the same health benefits. Here's what you can expect to happen when you cut down.

  • bySophie Aubrey
The fitness trends that will shape 2021

The fitness trends that will shape 2021

We've gained a new appreciation of the link between physical activity and mental health. But will that stop the dumbbells from gathering dust beneath your bed?

  • bySam Downing
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Bloated,full,sluggish:Is fasting the answer to festive feasting?

Bloated,full,sluggish:Is fasting the answer to festive feasting?

Intermittent fasting looks like a simple fix for festive overeating. But are there pitfalls and which methods of intermittent fasting might work best?

  • byPaula Goodyer
The art of rest and relaxation:is doing'nothing'actually restorative?

The art of rest and relaxation:is doing'nothing'actually restorative?

Some researchers say not everything that makes us feel rested – or that feels relaxing – is actually rest. In short,you can rest wrong.

  • byCaroline Zielinski
Get a fitness tracker,add 2000 steps to your day? Science says so

Get a fitness tracker,add 2000 steps to your day? Science says so

As fitness trackers,in the form of apps and wearables,grow in prevalence,new Australian research has examined just how effective they are at motivating us to move.

  • bySophie Aubrey
For many,Christmas Day is hard. It’s harder in a pandemic

For many,Christmas Day is hard. It’s harder in a pandemic

It should be the most wonderful time of the year. Instead,the holiday season we’d all hoped for is turning out to be a lonely one for many.

  • byLarissa Ham
How to stop holiday anxiety ruining your summer break

How to stop holiday anxiety ruining your summer break

With COVID-19 outbreaks and being separated from your loved ones after a challenging year,the long-awaited holiday period may suddenly feel less shiny.

  • byKimberly Gillan