Wellness
Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting? Here’s what the evidence says
Josephine Chau, Macquarie University In modern life, many of us spend the majority of our ...
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Yoga: Modern research shows a variety of benefits to both body and mind from the ancient practice
Yoga mixes physical exercise with meditation and breathing techniques. Herpreet Thind, UMass Lowell The popularity ...
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How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD: 5 common questions
Pexels Tamara May, Monash University; Caroline Gurvich, Monash University, and Mark Bellgrove, Monash University Have ...
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Women get far more migraines than men – a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief
Migraines are more common and intense during a woman’s reproductive years. Danielle Wilhour, University of ...
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What are lymph nodes? And can a massage really improve lymphatic drainage?
Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong; Alison Tomlin, University of Wollongong, and Laurencia Villalba, University of ...
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Driving on less than 5 hours of sleep is just as dangerous as drunk-driving, study finds
Madeline Sprajcer, CQUniversity Australia and Drew Dawson, CQUniversity Australia What if you could be fined ...
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Droplets of Emotion: Understanding the Connection Between Rain and Mood
Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of raindrops tapping on your window. For some, ...
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‘Oh that happened to me, too!’ Sharing your experiences in conversation is common but sometimes it’s best to just listen
Pexels/Alex Green, CC BY Kim Felmingham, The University of Melbourne Do you have a friend ...
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Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows
Warm, supportive caregiving can help counteract the effects of stress during childhood and development. Jamie ...
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What is ‘sundowning’ and why does it happen to many people with dementia?
Steve Macfarlane, Monash University The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for ...
