Wellbeing
Is sunflower oil better for you than olive oil?
One of the most common cooking oils in Australia, sunflower oil has some surprising health benefits. But it does come with caveats.
- Nick Harding
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Stacey broke her neck at 12 and became a quadriplegic. She’s grateful for it
Life might have thrown you lemons, but it doesn’t have to sour your view of the world. With some practice, you can find things to be thankful for.
- Claire Burke
Red wine, cheese and chocolate frogs: what a dietitian thinks of late-night ritual
Chef Callum Hann shares his day on a plate.
- Nicole Economos
You can now do a sleep apnoea test using your watch. Is it worth it?
Apple and Samsung have had devices approved to deliver sleep apnoea tests. How do they work? How accurate are they? And, if they don’t replace a formal diagnosis, what’s the point?
- Sarah Berry
What happens if you don’t look your child in the eyes?
Screen time and social media use among kids is a hot topic, but experts say parental device use can also hinder child development, and affect their adulthood.
- Bronte Gossling
A grapefruit and three ravioli: What a dietitian makes of Roxy Jacenko’s food choices
The entrepreneur shares her day on a plate.
- Nicole Economos
- Opinion
- Work therapy
My boss spouts self-help nonsense. Why do my colleagues believe it?
In some workplaces, self-help is innocuous. But in this case, your boss’ views deserve to be treated with disdain.
- Jonathan Rivett
The biggest myth about the trending ‘Cortisol Cocktail’
Everything from poor sleep to weight loss can be solved if you ingest this sweet beverage, some claim. It’s too good to be true... so why do we believe it?
- Bronte Gossling
Should you take creatine? The performance-enhancing drug may help non-athletes
It’s one of the few supplements in sport that’s legal, safe and has solid supporting evidence. That evidence suggests even the most lax gym-goer could benefit from taking it.
- The Economist
A dietitian calls this netballer’s diet an ‘excellent mix’, except for this one thing
NSW Swifts player Teigan O’Shannassy shares what she eats to fuel her day.
- Nicole Economos
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