‘Small and weak’: Albanian gambling reform won’t do much to reduce harm

Peta Murphy at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra in 2023.

More than 1,000 days after the publication of the Murphy Report, Prime Minister Anthony Albany has finally announced decisive action to combat gambling advertising in Australia. In mid-2023, the late Peta Murphy of the Labor Party presented a report recommending a ban on gambling advertising because of the harm caused by such advertising on television, … Read more

Walking for the bus can reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia

Walking for the bus can reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia

A study suggests that walking for the bus can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes and dementia. Brief bouts of vigorous exercise, such as jogging for the bus, playing with children or climbing stairs, all have health benefits, according to researchers in China. The study involved 96,408 people who participated in the UK Biobank study … Read more

Heart disease: An extra 10 minutes of sleep each night can reduce the risk

Man running, bird's eye view

Share on PinterestSmall lifestyle changes can provide significant heart health protection, a new study suggests. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images A new study examined how small lifestyle changes can affect heart health. The research team followed more than 50,000 people for about 8 years and tracked habits such as sleep, nutrition and exercise. At the end … Read more

8 Quick micro-reactions can reduce stress and create instant relaxation

Angry and angry young businessman sitting at desk in office and talking on phone while raising hands

Work stress can be overwhelming, but there are small, targeted micro-reactions that can interrupt your body’s rapid response, lower stress levels and restore immediate relaxation and focus. Gate You don’t need a lecture from me on how sharp your stress response is. You felt it. One second you’re fine, the next your heart is racing, … Read more