This is exactly how long you should be sleeping, standing and moving each day
A new Australian study has worked out precisely how we should be spending each day for optimum health.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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Magnesium spray is said to be the secret to good sleep. But does it work?
Beyond anecdotal claims for its benefits, how effective is magnesium spray? How does ingesting magnesium differ from applying it topically?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
The best gifts for every type of mum this Mother’s Day
Plus we ask what Victoria Devine, Julia Busuttil Nishimura and other Aussie mums want this May 12.
- by Abby Seaman and Lauren Ironmonger
Desire gaps are common in relationships. Here’s how to talk about them
The latest season of Heartbreak High is shining a light on asexuality and mismatched libidos.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘Dirty wellness’: a trend for the perfection-fatigued
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Lauren Ironmonger, Karl Quinn, Frances Mocnik, Nicole Abadee, Melissa Fyfe and Damien Woolnough
Trump dozed off in court. But is there any benefit to a micronap?
On Monday, the former president was reported to doze off several times in the courtroom ahead of his criminal trial. We talk to a sleep expert about daytime sleepiness.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘Birth is just a snapshot’: Why boutique post-natal services are on the rise
More attention is being paid to the “fourth trimester” with the rise of dedicated clinics, hotels and mother’s groups – often with a hefty price tag attached.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Can you really ‘fix’ damaged hair and split ends?
Bond repair products have become one of the hottest trends in the haircare industry, but what do they actually do?
- by Lauren Ironmonger
The skincare trend is coming for your body. Here’s what to know
Thanks to trends like the “everything shower” and our culture’s growing obsession with skincare, it seems a slap of Sorbolene is no longer enough.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Is cotton always best? What to know when buying ‘sustainable’ fashion
Are natural fibres always superior to synthetic ones when it comes to sustainability? It’s complicated.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Social media is making us forget what skin is meant to look like
Thanks to high-definition cameras and increasingly sophisticated filters, our obsession with having perfect skin has peaked.
- by Lauren Ironmonger