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‘Lifestyle therapy’ may be as effective as seeing a psychologist for depression

‘Lifestyle therapy’ may be as effective as seeing a psychologist for depression

Can food lead to a better mood? According to a new study, the answer is yes.

  • by Sarah Berry

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Not everyone finds exercise rewarding. These four tips might help

Not everyone finds exercise rewarding. These four tips might help

We’ve all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly high on life. But for some, a workout just leaves us feeling worn out.

  • by Danielle Friedman
Olympians are turning to this side hustle to make ends meet

Olympians are turning to this side hustle to make ends meet

Australia’s future gold-medallists have to forgo work to train for the Olympics, often placing them under financial pressure.This fitness app hopes to solve that.

  • by Amber Schultz
Feeling lonely at work? Try building your social fitness

Feeling lonely at work? Try building your social fitness

We need to flex our social muscles as much as our physical ones, even at work. So, what’s the best way to go about it?

  • by Nell Geraets
Why your 30s and 40s can be the perfect time to start running

Why your 30s and 40s can be the perfect time to start running

When Sinead Diver competed in her first world championship at 38, she thought it may be her last. Now 47, she’s heading to the Paris Olympics.

  • by Gyan Yankovich
Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me

Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me

How does Canberra’s most shredded politician stay fit? Angus Thompson underwent five days of pain involving heavy weights, burning abs – and a winter dip in frigid waters.

  • by Angus Thompson
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Do we perform better when we look good? These athletes think so

Do we perform better when we look good? These athletes think so

Whether you’re preparing for the Olympics or a session at your local gym, experts agree that looking good can improve your performance.

  • by Gyan Yankovich
By 15, one in four teens have quit sport. What can parents do?

By 15, one in four teens have quit sport. What can parents do?

While the Olympics inspire many people to take up a new sport, research shows it’s tough to get teenagers to stick with it.

  • by Sarah Berry
Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them

Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them

Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.

  • by Luke Benedictus
What running extreme distances does to a person’s body

What running extreme distances does to a person’s body

Extreme charity challenges have become increasingly popular, but there is a price to pay.

  • by Sarah Berry
Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes

Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes

Experts have found that walking can be very effective for preventing reoccurring of back pain.

  • by Talya Minsberg