Health

Muscles are involved in every bodily movement, so here’s what you need to know to take care of them while maximising muscle mass and minimising muscle wastage.

Getting regular flu shots is vital for patients with heart failure.

Weight cycling or the constant losing and gaining of weight can lead to a higher risk of death.

People who are sensitive to caffeine, find the bitter taste of coffee more appealing.

The way babies laugh differs from human adult laughter.

Older adults with untreated hearing loss may incur higher total healthcare costs over time

The drum is widely considered to be humans’ first instrument — certainly one of its most powerful — and making your own often leads to more profound self-expression. Find out more.

Hearing is a valuable sense but statistics show that more and more Australians are losing theirs. And it’s not just older populations at risk. Here’s how to take care of your ears.

Stressful events in the evening release less of the body’s stress hormones than those events that happen in the morning.

Young football players may experience a disruption in brain development after a single season.

People who experience migraine with visual aura have an increased risk of an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.

Your cravings can give you important information about the health of your body, belly, hormonal balance and emotional state. What are they telling you?