According to this story in the New York Times, the latest and greatest in yoga is pay-what-you-can. I haven’t heard of any donation-based yoga classes here in Australia (feel free to correct me in the comments), but having read this piece I’m not entirely convinced I’d want to try it. I like the idea of […]

Despite some changes women in American films are still portrayed as the weaker sex.

If you want to stay trim then you need to get lots of sleep.

The area of finance has always been a little intimidating for me. I didn’t particularly pay much attention in maths class so when I have to deal with numbers I get a little toey. I was fortunate, though, that my mum taught me how to create a basic budget and a savings plan when I […]

It seems that jealousy can actually affect your capacity to “see”.

Instead of coffee to sharpen your mind; try a little meditation.

More and more scientific studies are proving the astounding health benefits of meditation practice. Discover how peace of mind really feels and just how significantly it can change your life with this easy guide to meditation for beginners.

A component of coconut oil can treat acne using nanotechnology.

In the first part of this series, we explored the effects of music and singing on the physical body. Now we discover whether melody can touch the soul, connecting you to both yourself and others.

Winemaking dates back thousands of years — vines were widely cultivated in ancient Egypt around 3000 BCE. Wine is still one of the most popular beverages throughout the world and is prized for its social and health benefits.

A study linking breast cancer to multivitamins need not be a cause for a concern.

We all feel run-down from time to time, but if your energy levels are frequently on the low side, it may pay to check the level of your cortisol and thyroid hormones. Get these sorted out and you’ll be feeling bouncy again.