Expert guidance, self-help hacks and real-life stories to help you improve your mental wellbeing.
Dr Zac Seidler on why men have a crucial role to play if we are to effectively tackle domestic violence
THE SCOURGE OF violence in our homes and communities is predominantly driven by men’s behaviours and these behaviours fundamentally intersect with men’s health issues. Men in a positive state of mind, with meaning and connection in their lives, are less likely to...
7 ways you wreck your body when you don’t get off your butt
ONE OF THE WORST THINGS you can do to your body is do nothing at all. Being sedentary can do a number on your body – and it can be more dangerous than you might think. Adding to previous research of its kind, authors of a study found that more than 300,000 people saw...
Osher Günsberg on the mental burpee everyone needs to do
AS SOMEONE WHO was once on the cover of Men’s Health with my shirt off, I can safely say that in comparison to that photo, I am out of shape. Compared to where I was mentally when that photo was taken, however, right now I’m in way better shape. That’s not to say that...
Baby Reindeer and the lure of the binge-watch
BY THE THIRD episode of the hit new Netflix series Baby Reindeer I knew I was in trouble. The credits were rolling, the next episode was cueing up and the countdown was on: seven, six, five, four . . . It was 9.53pm on a ‘school night’. I looked at my wife. Should we...
Why watching sports may be good for your wellbeing
GRAB YOUR REMOTE and settle in on the couch. Watching sport, often derided as a practice that produces non-responsive couch potatoes, may actually benefit your health and wellbeing and could lead to positive changes in your brain. With footy season in full swing, the...
How to achieve NBA-level mental fitness
We enlisted some of the league's top mental health experts to help you live better.
How to Know if You Get Enough Deep Sleep
All the juicy details on deep sleep and how to get the most out of your snooze time: Learn about the magic that happens while you slumber
10 self-help books that will actually help you
If you've grown weary of generic advice and superfluous information while on the hunt for
self-help books, you've come to the right place. These are our picks of the best self-help
books money can buy, the ones that could genuinely help you.
Osher Günsberg on the importance of finding purpose in your work
Work can help some men maintain their mental equilibrium. But you need purpose for the dollars you earn to make sense.
21st century problems: nomophobia is here and it’s very real
The fear of being without your mobile phone isn’t a myth, and more people are impacted than you think.
Khan Porter on staying positive when you’re injured
Dealing with a long-term injury can impact your mental wellbeing. Here our fitness panellist Khan Porter reveals his strategies to cope.
The two words that could make your day
You were taught not to talk to strangers but research shows it has an outsized effect on your health and happiness.
Should we be depressed that our goals and achievements are likely meaningless?
Is existential musing motivating or deflating? An investigation.
From the bleachers to bliss: the link between sports fandom and happiness
Grab your foam finger and head to a stadium because watching live sport might just be the most fun way to boost your mental wellbeing.
Five lessons we can learn from Napoleon
While it’s been more than 200 years since his death, the French Emperor had plenty of wisdom to impart, most of which still resonates today.
Osher Günsberg on the highs and lows of ageing
For every upside of getting older (increased opportunities, knowledge acquisition, being able to afford the “good” toilet paper), there is often a downside.
The 10 best health & wellness retreats in Bali
Deep breath in… deep breath out. If you’re heading to the scenic Indonesian island of Bali and want to align your mind, body and soul, these are the best places to do it.