Lifestyle

Children smile more than 400 times a day. Yet as we age, our faces begin to show more blank expressions and even frowns.

Your dog Fido has a new job. The growing field of pet and animal-assisted therapy is boosting wellness for those who need it most: the elderly, the hospitalised, and those needing at-home care.

Playing music, singing, and listening to music positively affect the cognitive, physical and emotional health, and social well-being of seniors and others.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that Australia performs very well in many measures of well being, ranking among the top countries in a large number of topics in the Better Life Index.