Spending time in nature has long been known to ease anxiety. Now a Kansas University study, reported in HortTechnology (18:563-568), proves that plants actually accelerate healing. The study, of 90 patients recovering from an appendectomy, found that those with potted plants in their rooms needed less pain medication, had lower blood pressure and reported experiencing […]

Media personality Rebecca Wilson could ski anywhere in the world. Here’s why she chooses Perisher Blue every year.

Being high above the snowline is an unforgettable experience anywhere, but the American Rocky Mountains can lay claim to some of the best snow destinations of all.

A well planned plant based diet can provide all the essential nutrients required for a healthy, balanced diet while also boasting various health benefits. Including more plant based foods has been found to be beneficial in managing weight and provides protection from common lifestyle diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and some forms […]

Whether you're seeking a romantic sojourn, weekend ski break or family holiday, ski resorts in Australia and New Zealand all offer great late snow-season deals and a host of other attractions.

For many Australians losing weight and maintaining weight is high on their list of priorities. And when it comes to weight, there is a lot of talk about grain foods – including bread, pasta and cereals – and the role they may play in weight gain. But do grains really contribute to weight gain? Or […]

A question often asked by psychologists, educators and curious minds alike. The Weekly's financial expert, Virginia Graham, poses it from a financial point of view.

A screen adaptation of J.M. Coetzee’s Booker Prize winner, Disgrace could easily have gone horribly wrong. Fortunately, creative partners, Australians Steve Jacobs and Anna-Maria Monticelli have delivered a finely nuanced film that closely reflects the intelligence and subtlety of the novel. John Malkovich gives a suitably malevolent turn as somewhat dissolute literature professor David Lurie […]

We may not experience it every day of the week, but sometimes our motivation and energy levels can dwindle significantly in the hours after lunch. Why? It has a lot to do with the natural rhythms of our body – we have a biological tendency to hit an energy lull in the afternoon. But it’s […]

Question: Will avoiding carbs after 5pm will help me lose weight? Answer: There is nothing magical about not eating carbs after 5pm – this is an arbitrary cut-off point. A search of the National Library of Medicine Medline database of more than 4800 scientific journals failed to find a single study that lends support to […]