Our relationship with our clothing and a warning about a new girlfriend
Our clothing is one of the most individual forms of self-expression. So, what do your clothes say about you? And in Ask Aunty, what should you do if you get a warning about a new romantic partner?
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The world of human cryopreservation and why drama is engulfing parent WhatsApp groups
An Australian mother is trying to raise the funds to cryogenically preserve the body of her teenage son, who died tragically last week. So, what are the ethical implications of cryogenics? Meanwhile, WhatsApp parent chat groups have some people pulling their hair out. But should they be banned? And can you offset doing something morally wrong?
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Have you imagined a life without the internet and what's behind the rise of 'dupe' culture?
The internet has opened up the world and changed the way we live our lives. But are we better for it? Plus, from fashion to tech, dupe culture is more popular than ever. So why are shoppers embracing copies of big brand items? Also, could modular homes be the answer to Australia's need for more housing?
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Playing team sport improves mental health
Michael is a rugby league educator who’s spent the past forty years helping at risk youth stay out of trouble by getting them involved in sport. He says the benefits go far beyond the footy field. Michael’s on the ground experience echoes recent a Swedish research showing that participation in team sports can significantly reduce the risk of mental illness and addiction later in life.Plus, soft plastics recycling returns, will it work this time? And a psychologist takes on AI therapy bots.
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Surviving disaster after disaster: new research reveals hidden mental toll
There’s a common belief that after experiencing a disaster once, people are better placed the second time, you get better at sandbagging, know what to secure, and what to leave behind.But what toll does this actually take, enduring disaster after disaster? New research shows the cumulative toll on mental wellbeing goes far beyond the physical damage.Plus, how to navigate retirement when your health takes a turn and how neuromyths are holding us back.
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