If you’ve ever had dreams of riding an elevator all the way to space, things are looking up – literally. Japanese construction giant Obayashi has just announced plans to build a 96,000 kilometre space elevator, with this huge project said to be up and running by 2050. When completed, space elevator transportation could signal the end of Earth-based rockets and […]
The subject of fasting is getting lots of attention at the moment, with recent studies highlighting the benefits of intermittent fasting for weight loss and disease prevention. While extended periods of fasting have long been advocated for spiritual and religious reasons, fasting for health remains a controversial issue. Intermittent fasting is a fresh approach that claims to boost health by […]
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the official cash rate on hold once again, with rates sitting at 2.5 percent for the 12th consecutive meeting. This marks the longest period of steady rates since 2006, with many analysts expecting rates to hold well into 2015. Lenders across the country have reacted to recent RBA decisions by cutting rates on […]
The Australian property market experienced healthy growth over winter, with the strongest capital gain recorded in seven years. According to the latest RP Data Hedonic Index, property values have increased 4.2 percent nationwide over the last three months. While higher than expected growth can mostly be attributed to strong performance in Sydney and Melbourne, the majority of capital cities also […]
Healthy workplaces have become a real priority in recent years, with more businesses going out of their way to create happy and stress-free work environments. The benefits of a healthy wo rkplace are numerous, with employees found to be not only happier but also more loyal and productive. With roughly one-third of our lives spent at work and health problems […]
The bacteria living in your gut has a profound effect on your health and well-being. Scientists are starting to appreciate the critical role gut bacteria plays in human health, with unbalanced levels of bacteria linked to a range of physical and mental disorders. Separate studies around the world have linked unhealthy gut microbiota communities to physical problems like weight gain […]