We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health. But it continues to be the go-to tool for medical doctors, population researchers and personal trainers.
Why is such an imperfect tool still being used, and what should we use instead?
A recent survey by Bunnings has revealed that the majority of Australians (78 per cent) are upcycling – a jump of almost 20 per cent compared to the 59 per cent of Aussies who were picking up the tools to turn trash into treasure this time last year. Do you have a chair that needs reupholstering? Click for a no-sew DIY.
There is a new wellness haven floating above the Ainslie Shops. Stepping into Nurse Rachel and Nurse Aileen’s Aesthetic & Wellness Collective is much like entering cloud nine – drenched in light...
When it comes to eating disorder recovery, stigma and shame are barriers to help-seeking behaviour. Sadly, studies show that 75 per cent of people with an eating disorder do not seek professional help.
A recent study by the University of South Australia (UniSA) found that young women who regularly engage with social media were excessively self-judgemental and more likely to consider cosmetic surgery.
Allow me to start at the conclusion: Get fitted by a professional, it will be worth it. Take it from someone who was convinced she was a DD cup, and is actually a generous F.
Last year, I was professionally fitted for the first time and learnt that I had been wearing bras that were at least two sizes too small for far too long.
The 2024 Dulux Colour Forecast has been unveiled, drenched in rich golds, olive greens, and reddish browns that reveal a collective yearning for warm and nurturing home environments.
It’s one of the first words we learn as infants. In fact, as parents, we actively encourage our infants and children to be able to say ‘No’. “Do you want this to eat? – No”. “Do you want to play with this? – No”. “Do you want to do this? – No”.
So, why is it so hard as adults to say no?
Have you heard of mindful eating? Over the past 12 years, I’ve helped thousands of individuals to recover from digestive issues such as IBS and food intolerance. Mindful eating has been a powerful tool to transform these patients (and myself) from bloated and anxious to bloat-free and happy.
“But I’ve always been a 12B!” Probably not. Somehow this mythical size has become the go-to for women everywhere. We honestly can’t tell you the last time we fitted someone who actually was a 12B!
Women are gloriously diverse in their shapes and sizes and still, 80 per cent of us wear the wrong size bra.
The early years of a child’s life lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. As you begin this remarkable journey with your little one, early education is critical to preparing your child for the future.
Drawing on the global movements that have affected how we view our homes – from lockdown all the way to Barbie dreamhouse mania – interior stylist Megan Morton has read the public’s temperature and drilled it down to four key spring/summer trends to look out for.
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Nestled within the heart of Australia, Canberra is often associated with political power and cultural significance. However, beyond its political realm and urban landscapes lies a world of serene beauty waiting to...
Do you really need another to-do list? I am sure you can look around and spot a million things that need doing around your home before spring. If, like me, you are a master of creating lists, but not always a master of completing them, you may have found that exhaustive list-making is often the cause of overwhelm and can make it harder to start.
Do you ever feel there are just not enough hours in the day to meet the demands of work, family, and self-care? Are you operating in a state of chronically high stress? Acupuncture can switch on your body’s relaxation pathways and retrain your body and mind to access deep states of relaxation.