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Being a sports fan has been shown to cultivate a sense of belonging. But what about all that sitting, snacking and drinking? And what does that mean for younger, health-conscious fans?
New research finds a link between childhood trauma and a reduced engagement with healthcare services later in life.
Julian Assange spent years in some form of isolation. Just how damaging can that be for your mental and physical health?
From drawing to gardening and woodworking, self-expression can lower stress, improve mood and increase self-confidence.
From lit-up orbs to bland office blocks, cities are full of buildings that people do or do not like. What really shapes how they live – for better or for worse – is urban planning.
Here are a few ways you can benefit from nature in and around your home without stepping foot in a garden.
Screen time overload? Here’s how to regain control and boost your health.
Access to swimming in the UK has been hit by COVID and the cost of living crisis and that has consequences for children and young people.
Weight discrimination, like teasing, is common among youth and linked to eating disorders and depression. Youth’s health and well-being would be best supported by not focusing on their weight.
Eating high-nutrient foods and planning our meals are just a couple of ways you can look after your health this month.
Does it really matter that Indigenous people and other racialized people experience microaggressions? The short answer: Yes.
Research shows that the gaps in physical exercise have widened substantially between men and women, whites and non-whites, rich and poor and educated and less educated: especially during the pandemic.
Our research shows that engaging in one of these social activities regularly may have some effect on preventing chronic conditions.
There are plenty of ways to keep your mind and body active and healthy during the outbreak.
Depression, an altered sleep cycle, and hallucinations are some of the effects of living alone in total darkness.
Research shows that virtue in all areas of life contributes to good physical, emotional, mental and interpersonal health. It is, in fact, good for you to be good.
Pet owners will often swear their beloved pooch or moggie does wonders for their wellbeing, and now we have empirical proof.
Fitbits and other trackers are just the latest iteration of the fitness industry’s relationship with technology.
From ‘power poses’ to yoga poses, varying claims have been made about their effects on our health and happiness. But why do they work at all?
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University of Technology Sydney
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