Women's Health Australia

They say one person really can change the world. And recently I was reminded how true that actually is, in the most inspiring way possible, when the global running community banded together to make a major difference and support those affected by the

Answer Unless you’re at a pivotal point in your true crime podcast or you suffer from noise sensitivity that makes birdsong sound like a World Cup final, we suspect the thing you’re actually addicted to is what your headphones are plugged into: your

Fact: you don’t go about your day moving in one direction, and the same should apply to your gym sesh. But if your workouts are looking one-sided, there’s no need to overhaul your entire routine; simply take your fave move ‘around the world’. This me

You guys, there’s a new way to wear fragrance and it looks so good. French brand Diptyque has launched a line of prêtsà-parfumer (translation: fragrant objects), including refillable brooches, skin stickers and bracelets, that slowly release scent th

If you use a quick scroll of Instagram as respite from your spreadsheets, get your head around this. According to a new Rutgers University study, using your phone to take a break from a mentally challenging task doesn’t allow your brain to effectivel

Jennifer Fernjack is scuba diving in crystal-clear water, surrounded by the most colourful fish she’s ever seen. The ocean is peaceful and she feels calm. So when her dentist puts a hand on her shoulder to signal her filling is finished, she almost d

Something special happens when you successfully pull off your first power clean: your muscles fire on all cylinders, and you get that bam-powdynamite feeling that comes from lifting a heavy barbell and thinking, ‘Whoa, I’m strong.’ The explosive, ful

Plants are big news RN. From sweet succulents on your brunch table to leafy monsteras in offices, gardening is no longer a hobby reserved for Jamie Durie. In fact, Australia’s inaugural A-Z of Instagram report showed that #GreenThumbs is one of the b

FOR: The tech shy who want a timepiece with benefits. WHAT IS IT: A watch for Apple enthusiasts. One of the best bits? This seriously clever micro-computer links all your Apple devices and apps neatly onto your wrist. Yep, bingo! PROS: Top of the l

A ripple travels over the black ocean’s surface as a lone swimmer’s arm curves up and out, up and out. Moonlight flickers across the water as Kim Chambers plunges her head under once more, her smooth movements in stark contrast with her racing heart.

As a health writer, I’d love to say I’ve nailed keeping my stress levels in check. But the truth is, I work for myself and solo parent two children under the age of four, which means I’m in a perpetual state of rushing. It’s not uncommon for me to be

A golden sunrise greets us as our plane descends on Rarotonga, the Cook Islands’ largest island. The long-extinct volcanic cone, with its steep lush green mountains, is surrounded by a lagoon with white sand beaches and turquoise waters. There are no

If Dolly Parton re-released 9 to 5, she’d have to update it to 9 to whenever. Our point? The typical working week is no longer a thing. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a huge 3.5 million of us work from home – including those who re

When my manager at my first writing job (a foodie mag) asked to speak with me one-on-one, I spent the next 24 hours agonising over everything I might have done wrong and what I could be doing better. But when we finally sat down together, she was all

Two figures in white coats pore over data in a white-walled, pristine laboratory. But there are no microscopes or Petri dishes here. Instead, it’s a sea of vices to test strength, 3D printers to crank out prototypes, and in one corner, a weird object

Whether you’ve slogged it out at pre-work HIIT or you’re running from lunchtime pilates to a meeting, it’s possible to scale back that hot-mess look after a workout. You just need the right kind of products. And we know just the squad for the job: th

it crops up in the formulas of a few niche products, then skincare experts and dermatologists start singing its praises and preliminary scientific research checks it out. Hype begins to spread via beauty editors, then the R&D departments of mainstrea

This little powerlifter is bolstered with the goodness of squalane and nourishing rosehip oil to decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles and halt premature ageing, all while restoring the skin’s natural texture and tone. Apply it before bed and

an overwhelming 500 million or so results. Complete keto. Targeted fat loss. Kilojoule counting. Seven-day, 21-day and 16-week options. What do they all have in common? Like that one ex, they keep you coming back – whether it’s healthy (or so not). T

When it comes to bedtime rituals, Olympia Valance has a more magical one than most. The 27-year-old actor watches Harry Potter movies every night while she falls asleep with AFL athlete boyfriend Thomas Bellchambers. This Potterhead also has tattoos

Robots are coming for your job. Not only yours, but another 20 million jobs around the world over the next 10 years. That’s how media outlets reported on the results of a 2019 paper released by global forecaster Oxford Economics. If you think that so

It’s Friday night and Lucie Hilin is passing go. The 18-year-old sociology student is an hour into a game of Monopoly with four of her uni mates. The banknotes are crusty with Cheezels crumbs and there’s Thai takeaway on its way. They aren’t toasting

[When] I’d just had my son, Anderson [back in 2014], I was facing postpartum depression and anxiety, so I got the advice to do exercise to treat it. At the beginning, I was quite sceptical but decided to give it a go. I started little by little, walk

The ability to build new neural connections and rewire existing ones is known as neuroplasticity. The old thinking? You can accomplish this only when you’re young (we’re talking teen years). The reality: it’s possible at any stage and age, if you kno

Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply veg-curious, you’ll know that going green isn’t as simple as trading meat for mushrooms. The produce can seem exxy, the ingredients hard to find and the recipe instructions can be tougher to understand than a

Made with almond milk, these Smoothie Pops come in Strawberry and Acai flavour (4) as well as Banana and Cocoa. You’ll also love the brand’s Coconut Pops – starring coconut cream – especially the mango blend (2). These boast fewer than 630 kilojoule

Just a few reasons we love these humble heroes? Maitake mushrooms have high levels of the antioxidant glutathione, which soothes and reboots your liver, making them the perfect post-hangover breakfast. ◆ 1 eschalot, sliced◆ 1 tbs olive oil◆ 500g m

Prep time 15 mins Fermentation time 1–5 weeks Difficulty Medium Shelf life Refrigerate for up to 3 months Makes About 1 litre ◆ 1 litre filtered water or springwater◆ 4 white tea bags or 1 tbs loose-leaf white tea◆ 3 tbs raw or white sugar◆ 3 tbs ko

“A lot of athletes might come undone with their self-talk in the last five minutes before a race or in the lead up to the main event. Nerves are always going to be there, whether it’s a world championship race or at the Olympics, so it’s about learni