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Are there actually physical symptoms when someone breaks your heart? Why do heart emojis look nothing like the thing beating in our chests? What can be done to save someone when their heart stops beating?
Life Matters is bringing you matters of the heart with a conversation recorded live at the World Science Festival with three experts diving into the science of love.
Guests:
Adam Bode, researching human love in PhD studies at the Australian National UniversityAssociate Professor Sonia Shah from the Institute for Molecular Biosciences at the University of Queensland John Fraser, the founder and director of the Critical Care Research Group at The Prince Charles Hospital and The University of Queensland -
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Gayle had never even heard of Roblox when her then eight year old son asked if he could join the online platform, where millions of games would be at his fingertips. After saying no a few times, she took the slightly unconventional move, on her son's invitation, of creating her own account and playing with him. Along with her gamer husband, they allowed their son to explore the online world from a young age with strict supervision, but new studies show that even when you think you're across your kids online activity, things aren't always as they appear. You'll hear from a parent and two experts perspective on how to keep your kids safe on Roblox and other online platforms.
Plus is it ethical to chuck a sickie? And the new research showing that men are quicker to say "I love you" than women on Life Matters on ABC Radio National.
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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.
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Brisbane's Story Bridge has just opened the worlds first accessible bridge climb. While tourism operators are offering up more accessible options, what can the industry do to ensure people travelling with a disability have a chance to explore Australia?
Plus why experienced teachers are leaving the profession in droves, an Australia-first push for early prostate cancer detection and a day in the life of a beer plumber.
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Charlie was a teenager when she had her first experience of psychosis. She's since gotten the support she needs to stay well, although she still bristles when she sees sensationalist reports of mental illness in the media.
This week families of the six victims of the Bondi Junction attacks gathered to pay tribute to their loved ones on the first anniversary of the tragedy. The coronial inquest into the incident has been broadened to examine media coverage of the events. So how does stigma prevent people from getting the treatment they need?
Plus how teenage diets are influenced by social media, why you're seeing more targeted political ads on social media and how to cope when your parents get a divorce when you're all grown up.
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Older Australians everywhere are redefining what it means to age, and many say they started "living their best life" when they hit their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. How are you defying stereotypes as an older person or how do you hope to? And, what would you do if your new desk-buddy ate in a way that put you completely off your food?
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It's critical that men have an opportunity to talk about their mental health in a space where they feel accepted, free from judgement and with access to the right support. Yet more and more these days, those conversations are taking place online in closed groups that present themselves as places where blokes can talk frankly about anything including their mental struggles. So what happens when men are turning to these places in times of crisis?
Plus how body dissatisfaction peaks during life changes, and what to do when kids grow up and start expressing their sexuality.
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Across Australia, a staggering 12.8 billion dollars worth of home renovations were given the green light last financial year. If you've ever renovated a home you'll know it can be fraught with unexpected issues, costs and not to mention the strain it can put on your relationship. You'll hear from Restoration Australia's Anthony Burke and the Director of the Brisbane Centre for Attachment and Relationships Clare Rosoman on how to survive a home renovation.
Plus how women are turning to Facebook groups to stay safe when dating, and a story of surviving cardiac arrest.
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Sissy Austin took matters into her own hands following a violent attack while running. She has now started a campaign to raise awareness about safety while running. Beyond behavioural change, what actually makes public exercise spaces safer?
Plus how US tariffs could affect you, how comedian Lizzy Hoo counts her cash and is AI in shopping centres actually useful?
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Roisin Tarrant had a penny drop moment when she was visiting the MCG, the stadium packed to it's 100,000 person capacity. The number of people who follow Roisin on her TikTok or Instagram (where she goes by @geebungalowroisin) could fill three MCGs. So what did that mean for the images she was sharing of her young kids?
Roisin's been speaking about where the line is when sharing your kids on social media, and alongside Nic Carah the Director of Centre for Digital Cultures and Societies at University of Queensland you'll hear about how this line is shifting in real time.
Plus the PTSD of falling for a scam, how Ozempic use has changed 5 years since it landed in Australia and one boxer's story of using OnlyFans to fund her career.
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The Netflix series 'Adolescence' is resonating with parents concerned about what their teens may be consuming online. How can parents make sure they're keeping in touch with what's happening in their teen's worlds? Also, what to do when a 'gift' from your parents to buy your first home has come with some surprising strings attached.
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Is it time to rethink before and after school and holiday care? What are the ethics of voting? Ben Lee opens his bank account. And the reason why we're eating less fruit and vegetables.
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Ten years ago, Jo Nemeth quit her job and closed her bank account. Today, she's more committed than ever to her money-less life. Back in the 60s this kind of thing was par for the course, but is there a modern counter-culture movement that actively rejects and opposes mainstream cultural values and norms?
Plus what happens to your genetic information when DNA testing companies go bankrupt, how communities can recover from back to back natural disasters and what to do when your friendship circle turns toxic.
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Sarah knew something was wrong after her daughter's first day at a new high school. After some gentle questions, her daughter revealed a boy in her class had made disturbing and violent sexual comments to her. What followed is a story of what schools, parents and broader society can and can't - or won't - do to take threats and sexual harassment against kids seriously.
Plus one midwife's story, why your gluten intolerance is real - even if it's just in your head - and why this woman is running the equivalent of two marathons a day for mental health.
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Hear one couple's story about shared finances, Thomas Mayo reflects on how to raise good men in reaction to the hit show Adolescence, and why separated parents say the school system struggles to accommodate different family structures.
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At 59 years old, Susan McDonald was one of the hundreds of people under 65 living in residential aged care just because of her disability. For two and a half years she was told this was her only option to receive the care she needed after a flare up of multiple sclerosis. This is the harsh reality for many people with disabilities, and despite a 2025 deadline set by the federal government to move everyone under 65 out of aged care in Australia, 1400 people remain in this situation.
Plus how would Australian research fare if the US President's threats to cut funding come true, one community's unique solution for school refusal and why measles is making a return in Australia.
Life Matters helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world on ABC Radio National.
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