Life Matters - Full program podcast

We all make mistakes. After all, to err is human. So why are we in such fear of them?  And what are the best ways to recover from a mistake after the damage is done? Plus, what to do when a friend pits you in a competition you didn't ask to be in?

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?

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.

Are we prepared enough for a future of more frequent natural disasters? We look at what is needed to boost community resilience in the face of climate change disasters. Plus, understanding the changing birth rate, and whether we should be polite to AI devices.