‘Just magic’: life is but a dream rowing in the outback
With a lack of water and boats, Australia's outback communities have never been at the centre of the elite sport of rowing. Until now.
physical fitness
Be heart smart to get a head start in the marathon
As runners prepare for the Sydney marathon, one cardiac specialist says while it's never too late to start endurance training, don't attempt a last-minute race.
As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs
Most adult Australians are actually overweight or obese and that number is rising, research shows, with the problem taking a growing toll on health systems.
Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat
Australia may be a nation of walkers rather than runners, as a national study finds adults complete less strenuous exercise than many would expect.
New headgear to be tested in world-first study
A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.
Pandemic generation of Aussie teens at risk of drowning
Research shows a 1300 per cent increase in drownings among teenage Australians since the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to five years earlier.
One ring to track all? Wearable tech extends its reach
Would you trust a ring to track your sleep? It is a question more Australians may ask this Christmas as smart jewellery vies for attention.
Bliss in the bush: women-only treks take off
Women-only hiking trips are gaining popularity amid a recent internet debate showing many would prefer to encounter a bear rather than a man in a forest.
How much weight do you actually need to lose? It might be a lot less than you think
If you’re one of the one in three Australians whose New Year’s resolution involved losing weight, it’s likely you’re now contemplating what weight-loss goal you should actually be working towards.
High-impact workouts could stem dementia
Short bursts of high-impact training might be the secret to maintaining good brain health, scientists say.