In the future it seems likely that doctors may prescribe anti-inflammatories for mental health. Why? Because research shows neuroinflammation is an underlying mechanism in depression. In fact people who have depression have been found to have 46% higher levels of Read more…
Biohacking is the new word for tweaking your lifestyle to get healthier. Think of it this way – if your body is a system, then inputs – food, exercise and stress management – can be altered slightly to improve outputs Read more…
Until now, many people have thought reducing carbohydrates is a good idea. Don’t they make us fat? Tired? Or ill? Well, yes, according to eating plans endorsed by celebrities. But the story is more complex than that. Or, put another Read more…
Amid the chaos and uncertainty of global politics and corporate downsizing, serenity may be as elusive as that performance bonus. Yet for those who face the anguish of aligning personal values with cut-throat strategies, or achieving work-life balance in a Read more…
If you prefer organic food, chemical-free cosmetics, regular exercise and sleep sound enough to recharge your system, airplanes may seem like a carefully constructed form of hell. However, as more airlines recognise that today’s high flier is interested in arriving Read more…
More than a breath of fresh air, green offices can boost workspace productivity and save organisations thousands of dollars by dramatically reducing illness and absenteeism. “Our offices are designed to be the best place for people to work effectively,” says Read more…
Changing times: unless the in-store experience is memorable, consumers will happily shop online. International retailers like Amazon have arrived in Australia, with smarter methods, cheaper offerings and, in some cases, very deep pockets. It’s an exhilarating time to be in retail in Read more…
If money was no object, merely luxury, efficiency and wellbeing, we would all inhabit an office that met our every whim while shoring up our mental and physical health. No more not-quite-right chairs, previously owned desks or troublesome technical devices; Read more…
Technology saturation can be a drag on productivity, but these four high fliers have found a way to tune out… Switching off isn’t fashionable. Those at the peak rung of the corporate ladder are supposed to be continually “on” – Read more…
You may have an accountant, a lawyer and a personal trainer, but if you haven’t employed a life coach, you’re not abreast of the trends. Life coaching is a fast-growing business in the US, valued at $US869 million ($1.15 billion) Read more…