Lifestyle

Lifestyle How to deal with holiday stress, Danish-style How to balance the festive season so you feel fulfilled instead of frazzled? Try these cultural cues from the Danes.

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Lifestyle Community gardens: growing food and friendships Few things are more satisfying than watching a seed you plant grow and change to become food you can enjoy with your community.

Lifestyle 5 proven ways to boost your happiness The "Happiness Wave" study sheds light on the contentment and happiness of older people, debunking the notion of middle-age blues. Carolyn Tate explains.

Lifestyle 10 smart tech devices to help ageing parents stay independent New technology like sensors, connected appliances and even smart watches can help people overcome mobility and health issues to stay at home and live independently for longer.

Lifestyle Should grandparents be paid for child care?Providing regular care for your grandchildren can be deeply rewarding, but also taxing. Should you be compensated for your time? Sabrina Rogers-Anderson investigates.

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Lifestyle 5 ways to beat procrastination and ignite action Whether it’s tackling your superannuation plans or cleaning the bathroom, here’s how to turn your human tendency to procrastinate into a bias for action.

Lifestyle 6 ageist cliches we'll happily embrace Ageism might bring to mind negative stereotypes about growing older, but what if we focused on the brighter side of the coin? Let's explore the ageist cliches that are surprisingly positive and celebrate the unique qualities and experiences that come with the passage of time, writes Carolyn Tate.

Lifestyle How to grow your own food fast: quick-growing veggies for beginner gardeners Eating fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables is great for our health. And so is gardening, which keeps us active, engaged and in touch with nature. Sarah Coleman explains how easy it is to grow your own, however small your harvest may be.