Lifehacker Australia
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Why You’re Seeing Less Christmas Beetles, and More of Other Bugs Right Now
For Australians, memories of childhood Christmas often include gifts, prawns and shooing uninvited buzzing guests away from the pavlova. But have you ever wondered why the air is full of bugs some years and almost empty in others? Insect populations boom and bust frequently. This year is our third successive La Niña, and a wet…
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Does a Woman’s Fertility Really Decline at Age 35?
It’s a fact women’s fertility declines as they age. But the common description of fertility decline after age 35 as a “cliff” is more anxiety-provoking than factual. If you want children, it’s important to understand the biology of fertility. This can help those who have a choice about timing to decide when to start trying…
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How ‘Eating Personalities’ Influence Our Holiday Overindulgence
Holidays are a time when lots of us tend to overindulge in food and drink, and many people gain weight. Once gained, weight is difficult to lose, and it is likely that much of the holiday weight gain will stay with us. Overindulgence might happen for some people around relaxed and positive family gatherings, especially…
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You’ll Be Eating This Double Smoked Marmalade Glazed Ham for Days
For a lot of us, a beautiful glazed ham is the centre of the Christmas dinner table. And usually it’s so big that we end up eating it for days after. So, to make sure those leftovers — and the main event — are absolutely delicious, try this double smoked ham with a gorgeous marmalade…