Today
How a 10-minute sauna compares with a brisk workout
Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jack Grealish all swear by them. Have the Scandinavians have been right all along?
- 42 mins ago
- Maggie Alderson
Yesterday
Gruelling but thrilling – why Hyrox is the ultimate workout
The race – favoured by endorphin-hungry health nuts – has become a global phenomenon. Here’s everything you need to know.
- Cameron Henderson
This Month
UK jobless to be given weight-loss jabs to get them back to work
For many people, these jabs will be life-changing, the British health minister believes.
- Wes Streeting
To become a better runner, try taping your mouth shut
Forget barefoot jogging or anti-chafe shorts – nasal breathing is the new performance enhancer for endurance athletes.
- Luke Benedictus
A ‘practice makes perfect’ kind of sport
“Sometimes I think about the ISO 20022 payment standard; other times about the meaning of life,” says Zepto co-founder and surfer, Trevor Wistaff.
- Life & Leisure
How to be happier at work even if you’ve only got a few minutes
Many people feel overwhelmed by their workload but doing these small things can alleviate stress and provide a burst of energy.
- Lucy Dean
Kirsten King wants you to flex; but don’t push Pilates to the limit
Pilates is often seen as a shortcut to lean, lithe muscles. For this wellness instructor to the stars, it’s a way of life.
- Lauren Sams
How to stop slouching and improve your posture
If you have a hunch that you’re slumping at your desk too much, a posture assessment, exercises and wearables can help.
- Luke Benedictus
Are plant burgers better than beef? Here’s how to decide
Are burgers made from plants really better for you than real beef burgers? Scientists have found that in most cases, plant-based meat substitutes can improve your health.
- Anahad O’Connor
What’s behind our obsession with wellness?
From ice baths and breathwork classes to turmeric lattes and green juice, wellness has become a cultural obsession and a trillion-dollar industry.
- Luke Benedictus
Don’t expect human life expectancy to grow much more, says new study
Some billionaires think they can extend their lives to 200 years at least, but researchers say we’ve probably already maxed out the human lifespan.
- Mike Stobbe
‘How I manage stress’: Stake CEO on his motorcycling obsession
Jon Howie dreams of owning a 1941 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead, which he would keep in the house like a piece of art – if his wife agreed.
- Life & Leisure
On cloud nine for a sky-high price: the $1m mattress
“Sleep instruments” have become a status symbol. What would you be willing to fork out for a good night’s sleep?
- Eugenie Kelly
The 10 health benefits of giving up alcohol
Drinking increases your risk of developing cancer, heart disease and poor mental health – going dry will improve many aspects of your life.
- Maria Lally
Move over pubs, socialising has moved to the steam room
Luxury communal bathing houses are popping up everywhere, wooing the swim-sweat crowd with a focus on state-of-the-art interior design.
- Eugenie Kelly
I’m 54 with a 35-year-old body. It all changed when I gave up drinking
As Sober October begins, one personal trainer explains how and why she quit alcohol – and the rewards reaped as a result.
- Annie Murray
People are taking a pill to extend their lives. Will it work?
Rapamycin is typically prescribed as an immunosuppressive, but off-label users believe it can do much more.
- Dana Smith
One bike is more than enough for this cycling-mad executive
It just has to be the right bike, says digital marketing specialist Dan Copsey.
- Life & Leisure
September
Unlimited ice baths and saunas: LA-style wellness lands here
Super Young’s most expensive membership package includes unlimited access to red light therapy, hyperbaric chambers and cryotherapy. All for $15,000 a year.
- Euan Black
Even $10,000-a-week rehab is no guarantee of getting clean
A luxury industry has grown around helping wealthy drug addicts kick their habit, but patients say recovery takes more than money.
- Julie Hare
