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…
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…
The Triple 30 method for better everyday nutrition
In her debut book, clinical nutritionist Dominique Ludwig offers a comprehensive and science-based approach to transforming your health…
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…
Does exercise really work for osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of…
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…