Yesterday
The cult of 5am (now 4am) and why not everybody can join
The trend of early rising is a viral hit on social media, but experts warn that fighting against your DNA could be a disaster for your health and productivity.
This Month
I licked my phone for 15 minutes a day to save my marriage
To treat sleep apnoea without a CPAP, I tried “tongue gym” via a phone app. It’s undignified, but strengthening my airway finally gave my wife (and me) some peace.
February
A wellness editor’s guide to the best sleep in the sky
The first rule of sleeping well on a plane is accepting that you may not sleep well on a plane. Thankfully, it’s not the only rule.
The 3 pillars of fitness and how to track them
Advances in wearables technology mean more recreational athletes are taking a data-driven approach to their training. Here are the metrics to track and why.
January
Morning sun, and eat your vegies first: 19 habits for a healthier life
Exercise and nutrition are vital, but which specific habits offer the greatest bang for buck? Five doctors and a physiologist share their top longevity secrets.
Executive hacks for a better night’s sleep
A silk pillowcase, herbal teas and “a simple mental reset”. Here’s how some top bosses are crash-tackling their sleep demons.
9 simple ways to take care of your mental health in 2026
These tips – from spending time in nature to clearing out that junk drawer – will help refresh your mind and bolster your brain.
December 2025
Ignore Trump, sleeping more is not a sign of weakness
Tireless energy and dynamism has been championed by Donald Trump and Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi.
November 2025
The $1m nap: What truly separates great CEOs from the 5am club
It’s estimated that more than 40 per cent of leaders sleep six hours or less a night – but a lack of rest can affect decision-making and relationships at work.
ResMed to make more in America with new plant
The global sleep apnea device maker, which manufacturers in Sydney and Singapore, is doubling its US footprint partly to align with Trump’s “made in America” policies.
October 2025
Nine’s new chairman inadvertently publicises his Whoop data
Is Peter Tonagh losing sleep about taking over the Nine Entertainment board?
September 2025
There is no shame in sleeping late
Let the Tim Cooks and Bob Igers of the world stick to their punishing schedules. The rest of us should stay in bed for as long as we possibly can.
The 10 things making your snoring worse and how to fix them
Two sleep experts and the lead author of a new sleep study from the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute in Adelaide list the basic mistakes.
Why your pillow is ruining your sleep – and how to fix it
Most of us choose pillows based on their look and feel. Experts explain why that’s a mistake and how to select one for good posture instead.
August 2025
The 2 existing drugs that could become anti-ageing pills
The world’s wealthiest are betting billions on an almost unbelievable idea: that getting older can be slowed or reversed. Here is the science behind it.
This exec looks for five H’s when hiring people
Sendle co-founder James Chin Moody seeks humble, honest, happy, hungry and high-performing staff. He also has a tip for a performance-enhancing breakfast.
What you watch before bed matters more than a screen’s blue light
Experts have long warned about the dangers of the wrong kind of illumination at night. But the link between that and sleep is murkier than was thought.
What the science says about these popular sleep supplements
They shouldn’t be viewed as a long-term solution. But some may produce modest benefits, such as helping you fall asleep slightly faster at night.
Can apps really beat jet lag? Here’s what happened when I tried 2
On a trip to the other side of the world, I ceded control of my daily rhythms to Flykitt and Timeshifter, personalised programs based on scientific approaches.
June 2025
The 7 things that make ADHD much worse
Experts point to a range of lifestyle and environmental triggers that can exacerbate the neurodevelopmental disorder. Here’s how to fix them.
