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A new study has revealed that frailty may be one of the key factors that contributes to dementia providing a potential way to prevent or slow these diseases. And it turns out exercise, good diet, good social connections and better medicine management could help to turn frailty around and perhaps also reduce the risk of dementia.
Plus three major Australian towns saw a boost in population, followed by a decline. When people move to regional towns for a change of lifestyle or to afford a house, what makes them stay long term?
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The Australian government is banning social media use for people under 16. As parents applaud, youth experts say this move will have negative consequences for teens. Plus, how to retire early and sustainably.
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Facing your fears is old wisdom, but we're more scared of it than ever. Research is finding that exposure therapy is very effective in tackling anxiety, so why don't we face our fears more? Plus, the booming market of toys for 'kidults'.
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Boundaries are the lines we draw around ourselves, and our time, that help us feel safe and confident, but they can be easily pushed and crossed by people in our lives if we don't learn how to set and maintain them. We look at how to set healthy boundaries and enforce them. Plus, how to talk to your 10-year-old about a friend who might be a bad influence.
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Most people use DNA ancestry websites to trace their history, but for donor-conceived people, these services can create a map of present families, and trace a network of siblings. Is there a better way for them to connect? Plus, what Kamala Harris' loss will mean for women in the US and internationally, and some lessons about men and love from sex worker and author Charlotte Shane.
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On the brink of the US election, many are discovering their partners hold conflicting political beliefs. Does that mean it's over? Hardly. Here's how to persist through political disagreement, and why half of Australians do. Plus, an A for good behaviour? Here's why Norway's model of grading might be the trick to tackle discipline issues in Australian classrooms.
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How to deal with surveillance in the workplace, and parenting in a time of political polarisation. Plus, not too deep, not too small, learning the gentle art of medium talk.
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In sickness and health is a well known oath but what is the true impact of chronic illness on our relationships? Plus, Ask Aunty ponders whether it is ok to propose marriage at a funeral.
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Being made to repeat a year of school isn't as common as it used to be. Research is finding it might not have been as helpful as originally thought, and may have had lasting effects on these students. We hear your stories and figure out the best way to meet children's different needs at school. And a sort of inverse, children can also experience long term damage when treated like adults by their parents, and made to grow up too fast. That's parentification. Here's how you can heal.
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Australians who've been affected by bank impersonator scams might be looking at reimbursement thanks to a recent decision by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority. We look at who should be responsible for redressing these types of scams.
The beach bod tanned lifesaver is a evocative part of our nation's mythology, but the myth mightn't match reality, considering about one in four Australian adults can't swim. We look at this clash and how to improve swimming ability.
Plus, drag royalty Art Simone on the history of Australian drag culture.
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How much does your credit score really matter? There's been an uptick in Australians checking their score monthly. We look at how credit scores are actually used in Australia and whether rising credit score anxiety is warranted.
Plus, body horror film 'The Substance' has more women thinking about the pressure to remain beautiful as we age. Former Vogue editor Kirstie Clements comments on the state of age and beauty.
And learn about the animal shelter picking up pets whose have had to relinquish them in family crises.
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Being vulnerable with others can lead to stronger connections, but it can fly in the face of our instincts. After all, you wouldn't want to expose your soft gooey centre to just anyone. We look at what it means to live with vulnerability and how it can boost your mental health. Plus, we ask aunty how to deal with a chaotic friend who kicks up a fuss about returning your keys.
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Australia is one of the most bushfire-prone places on the Earth, and yet a large proportion of Australians in at-risk areas are not concerned about bushfire safety. How can imagining disaster improve our psychological preparedness ahead of bushfire season?
Plus, techniques to balance out stress in your relationship, and food guru Stephanie Alexander's words of wisdom.
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A new report showing that some schools are outsourcing and, as a result, charging extra for physical education is causing concern for parents and researchers alike. How important is PE for kids' development? Is it really 'an extra'? Plus, the extraordinary world of synesthetes.
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Specific issue telehealth services are popping up and delivering prescriptions of drugs like cannabis, as well as drugs for weight loss and ADHD, often after just one quick consult. It's left concern from the medical community that there's not enough consideration being made for the appropriateness of prescriptions for every instance. Plus, meet poetry slam champion Jo GIles who puts words to the experience of cystic fibrosis.
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A growing cohort of younger couples are feeling like marriage isn't for them, but they still want to celebrate their love with some kind of ritual. We meet a couple who opted for a non-legally binding love ceremony and learn about how people build new rituals. Plus, we look at the phenomenon of gender disappointment and parents' expectations about gender in their kids, and journalist and author Johann Hari discusses his new book about the next generation of weight loss drugs.
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