We can’t quit smartphones, but we can manage digital junk food better
Amy, a 27-year-old software developer, has struggled with disordered eating since she was a teenager. “But after learning…
Creatine: What works, what might work, and what is unproven
Health advice has never been easier to find. With TikTok, Instagram and AI at our fingertips, every second…
Five hidden pitfalls of fitness tracking
Fitness trackers promise to help users become fitter, happier and healthier versions of themselves. For many people, they…
What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing
Student mental health has become one of the defining challenges facing universities worldwide. In South Africa, these concerns…
6 ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science
You check your smartwatch after a run. Your fitness score has dropped. You’ve burnt hardly any calories. Your…
6 ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science
You check your smartwatch after a run. Your fitness score has dropped. You’ve burnt hardly any calories. Your…
How tiny daily shifts can transform life and mindset
More strength training A strong and capable body signals good health and aids optimum performance, not just in…
How tiny daily shifts can transform life and mindset
More strength training A strong and capable body signals good health and aids optimum performance, not just in…
our modern obsession with ‘wellness’ is driven by ancient instincts
If you’ve spent even a little time on social media in recent years, you’ve no doubt come across…
How hot is too hot? Here’s what to consider when exercising in the heat
If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It’s often easier…