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2024-03-28

  Younger and younger kids are using gyms. Should they be?

Building strength has been shown to be incredibly important in both adults and kids, and regular muscle-strengthening is now in the national children's health guidelines, but the sight of kids using gyms and lifting weights has caused concern amongst s...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-28

  Here's What I Know: Annabel Crabb's perfect bolognese hack

Broadcaster, author and politics nerd Annabel Crabb has gained a bit of wisdom in her 50 odd years.She shares what she's learned about understanding people you disagree with, overcomitting to projects  and a hot tip to up your sauce game.Annabel's new ...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-28

  Menopause is literally transforming your brain. How can you help it recover?

It's now clear that, during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. Research shows that, for some, the volume of the brain's grey and white matter decreases, and around 70 per cent of women experience neurological symptoms.But world-reno...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-27

  Can stimulating the vagus nerve help to reduce stress?

The vagus nerve makes up the largest part of our body's rest, digest and restore system, which is also called the parasympathetic nervous system.There is now growing evidence that this system can be stimulated through humming, singing, push-ups, social...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-27

  The ATO is pursuing old debts that are worth billions. What impact is that having on the people affected?

Two federal ombudsmen have released a critical report on the manner in which the Australian Tax Office has pursued old debts that had previously been 'written off'.In some cases, these debts are reappearing after more than a decade and, to the surprise...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-26

  Second Chance, how a neglected horse became a mounted police hero

A horse named Toby was left in a paddock will little care and nourishment while his half-brother on the same property was nurtured and well fed.It seemed Toby's fate was sealed, but what happened to change his destiny?
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-26

  How the adventure of a lifetime led to a life of love

In 2014, Matty Hannon set out on the adventure of a lifetime. He planned to ride his motorbike solo from the top of Alaska to the bottom of Patagonia, surfing all the way.But, near the start of the trip, he met Heather Hillier.After a few months of let...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-26

  The benefits and challenges of co-operative housing

Many Australians continue to face intense stress over housing, with affordable rentals non-existent in many cities and regional areas.Some researchers argue that we need to look to other solutions and one model used more frequently overseas is co-opera...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-25

  Bake it till you make it

During the early days of the pandemic, there was a surge in home baking as sourdough starters were swapped from home to home.But what does it take to make the perfect loaf of bread? To produce the kind of loaf that has top-end restaurants lining up for...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-25

  Quick fixes and hacks: the psychology of fads

Short-lived products, hacks, and tricks seem to dominate our culture, from wellness and mental health to fashion and even workplaces.
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author