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Labor's plan to save threatened species is an improvement – but it's still well short of what we need

Labor's plan to save threatened species is an improvement – but it's still well short of what we need

Australia’s dire and shameful conservation record is well established. The world’s highest number of recent mammal extinctions – 39 since colonisation. Ecosystems collapsing...

Benefits of Singing: 10 Ways Singing Boosts Your Health

Benefits of Singing: 10 Ways Singing Boosts Your Health

People love to sing. Whether or not they can carry a tune, people seem to understand that there’s something positive — something healthy — in the act of raising their voices in...

He ran a 10K, went into heart failure and got a new heart – all in a few weeks

He ran a 10K, went into heart failure and got a new heart – all in a few weeks

Several days after running a 10K event in Atlanta in 2019, Arthur Vaughn found himself breathless simply walking across the room. Vaughn's primary care physician recommended he...

Anxiety can look different in children. Here's what to look for and some treatments to consider

Anxiety can look different in children. Here's what to look for and some treatments to consider

Throughout the pandemic, many families have struggled with fears about COVID, employment and lock-downs – all while experiencing disruption to things like school, childcare,...

The Benefits of Journal Writing for Depression

The Benefits of Journal Writing for Depression

Expressive writing, commonly referred to as journaling, can offer many mental health benefits. Keeping a journal is a powerful tool, according to Vivian Oberling, PsyD, a...

Coping With Hot Flashes and Other Menopausal Symptoms: What 15 Celebrities Said

Coping With Hot Flashes and Other Menopausal Symptoms: What 15 Celebrities Said

News Coping With Hot Flashes and Other Menopausal Symptoms: What 15 Celebrities Said In an industry in which a woman’s age can be a liability, a growing number of public figures...

'Astonishing': global demand for exotic pets is driving a massive trade in unprotected wildlife

'Astonishing': global demand for exotic pets is driving a massive trade in unprotected wildlife

Global demand for exotic pets is increasing, a trend partly caused by social media and a shift from physical pet stores to online marketplaces. The United States is one of the...

"Phone snubbing" your partner can lead to a vicious cycle of resentment and retaliation, study suggests

Smartphones have become an integral part of daily life. They are often thought of as a positive tool used to increase communication, but they can also be detrimental to...

“A Failure on All Our Parts.” Thousands of Immigrant Children Wait in Government Shelters.

“A Failure on All Our Parts.” Thousands of Immigrant Children Wait in Government Shelters.

The public has largely stopped paying attention to what’s happening inside shelters and other facilities that house immigrant children since President Donald Trump left office,...

Spend Time Near Water as a Child? You’re Probably a Happier Adult, Study Finds - EcoWatch

Spend Time Near Water as a Child? You’re Probably a Happier Adult, Study Finds - EcoWatch

People who have positive experiences with blue spaces, like lakes, rivers or ponds, in childhood tend to have a better sense of well-being as adults. EyeWolf / Moment / Getty...