Lifestyle

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. Sharing this food with new friends you have made in your neighbourhood at a community garden is even better.

Lifestyle Kinkeeping: how to keep families connected You’ve heard about all the unpaid domestic labour women do, but what about the countless hours they dedicate to maintaining close family ties? It’s called kinkeeping and it’s been getting a lot of attention.

Sabrina Rogers-Anderson

Lifestyle Grandparenting: When is stepping in, overstepping?Grandparents have only the best intentions, but sometimes, make executive decisions that prove to be unknowingly controlling.

Lifestyle Healthy Asian buddha bowl recipe Packed with grains, protein, vegetables, dressings and healthy sprinkles, buddha bowls are easy to tailor to different diets and tastes. This version by Faye James is gluten-free, high-protein and high in fibre.

Lifestyle Zingy lo-carb pad thai noodles recipe Thai takeaway is always tempting, but often comes laden with fat and makes you feel all bloated and heavy afterwards. Try nutritionist Faye James' low carb recipe, which has a light sugar-free sauce and is vegetarian. If you want to add some added protein, throw in some chicken thighs, prawns or even a nice tofu.

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 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.