five ways this bodyweight workout can improve your fitness

five ways this bodyweight workout can improve your fitness

Calisthenics, a centuries-old workout routine, is currently experiencing a renaissance – in part because of its simplicity and effectiveness. Celebrities including Chris Hemsworth AND Jamie Foxx I swear by this style of training that has been used for at least ancient greek times. Rooted in gymnastics-like movements, typical calisthenics exercises include push-ups, squats, and lunges. […]

Men bear the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid intense societal pressure

Men bear the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid intense societal pressure

A few weeks before Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey announced in May 2024 that they were expecting a child, the pop icon posted a selfie of he looks tearful and desperate. While media attention quickly focused on the pregnancy, little attention was paid to the significance of the male star and the future father […]

Many people in the Pacific do not have access to adequate toilets, and climate change is making the situation worse.

Many people in the Pacific do not have access to adequate toilets, and climate change is making the situation worse.

The Pacific Islands may conjure up images of huge coastlines and picturesque landscapes. But while this part of the world may look like paradise, many locals face a solemn public health problem. By Pacific Nationsalmost half a million people they live in informal urban settlements that lack adequate sanitation, which may result in restricted access […]

How pizza brand marketing reveals changing religious attitudes in Modern Zealand

How pizza brand marketing reveals changing religious attitudes in Modern Zealand

Controversial ad shows society a mirror. Maybe unite us in laughter or indignation, spark debates that shape our beliefs – and sometimes reveal them political differences. But where are the lines of what is acceptable or offensive? Earlier this year, the Modern Zealand Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced most complaints about ads whenever. The categories […]

More than half of party drug users take ADHD medication without a prescription, novel study finds

More than half of party drug users take ADHD medication without a prescription, novel study finds

Each year, the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of Up-to-date South Wales in Sydney surveys hundreds of regular drug users in Australia to find out understand trends in the apply of psychoactive substances throughout the country. Today we published Report 2024in which 740 people from Australian capital cities who regularly apply […]

I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?

I think my child is having panic attacks. What should we do?

In the movie From inside to outside 2Riley, 13, who recently started puberty, has panic attack during a hockey game timeout. Anxiety (the emotion responsible for the panic attack) becomes completely crazy and Riley feels like she is losing control. After a while, Anxiety calms down and Riley’s panic attack subsides. The film does a […]

The looming crisis means Fresh Zealand must rethink how it funds aged care

The looming crisis means Fresh Zealand must rethink how it funds aged care

Latest motions submitted to parliament Health Commission makes one thing clear: Fresh Zealand’s aged care sector is facing a crisis. This crisis is focused on the funding and staffing of aged care homes (ARCs) and home care and support services. But the government doesn’t have to look far to solve the problem. Australia has changed […]

The Way We Think About “Obesity” and Body Weight Is Changing, Here’s Why

The Way We Think About “Obesity” and Body Weight Is Changing, Here’s Why

From doctor’s offices to family gatherings, larger people report being bombarded unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? “They just need to lose weight” to solve almost any health problem. Society’s focus on weight has shaped the way most Australians view health and body weight, which often pushes them towards unhealthy […]

Why is the Internet full of pointless ads – and what can we do about it?

Why is the Internet full of pointless ads – and what can we do about it?

These days, it’s strenuous to spend any time on the internet without being inundated with ads. In Australia alone, online advertising has grown by 9.3% this year, reaching currently worth over AUD 3.7 billion. That’s a lot more pop-ups and promotions in our daily lives — and as data scientists and marketers chase more short-term […]