‘Just jump on the spot if you can’t keep up’: my 90 minutes of ballet for beginners

In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong finds her balance and apologises to her toes.

You snooze, you muse: how to nap like a genius

Backed by science and endorsed by luminaries, the daytime nap has many benefits. Good timing means the difference between inspiration, energy or full sleep inertia

The business of silence: is there a hidden cost to noise cancelling?

Headphone and earplug sales are booming, but individual efforts to turn down the volume may alter our brains and surrounds in unexpected ways

Still, sparkling or hot? My parents only drink warm water – it’s their cultural cure-all

It’s not uncommon for people in the Chinese community to prefer drinking hot or warm water over cold or tap, even if that means bringing your own Thermos

I feel too excited to sleep and too exhausted to wake up. How can I fix this cycle?

Changing a habit can be slow and nonlinear, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. And self-flagellation won’t help

Alarms, blue light and nappuccinos: how to stay awake for late-night sports

Summer sport in the northern hemisphere means red-eyed mornings for Australian fans. Here, dedicated night-shifters share their tips

Is it possible to cure jet lag? ‘Sleep in the week before travel is our most important’

A sleep scientist, an elite athlete and a former flight attendant share their best tips for resetting your internal clock before, during and after travel

Want to breathe easy this winter? Turn your home into a jungle

Indoor air quality falls when windows are kept shut. Houseplants can help, but it takes a lot of greenery to get the best results

How to care for skin in Australian winter: use thicker creams, foam-free cleansers and don’t skip sunscreen

With the change in seasons, it pays to tweak your routine when cleansing and hydrating your face, hands and body

Almost two years after my husband’s death I’m still grieving – but I’m also living in his honour

For Margaret McNally, a chance encounter helped spark her realisation that during bereavement there is joy – and a life to live