Life Matters

More and more research is showing that building muscle helps us live longer and better lives. So how can you start getting stronger at any age?

And it's now clear that during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. But world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi says that with the right treatment and support, women can emerge from this period with renewed and enhanced brains rather than depleted ones.

How do you form new friendships in adulthood: genuine, meaningful, comfortable friendships, not just friendly acquaintances? And once you make them, how do you keep those friendships alive? 

And in Ask Aunty - if you're worried about the clothing choices your adult daughter is making, should you talk to her about it?

There is a growing movement in the world of finance and advocacy, arguing that making money and doing good don't have to be mutually exclusive.

What makes an investment ethical? How do you ensure the companies you're investing in actually do what they say? And how much might you need to participate in this growing marketplace?

And can work ever be entirely based on competence? And why do some people get to fail and succeed while others don't?

Helping you figure oThe way we imagine the midlife crisis has shifted in recent years, with different expectations from Generation X and a renewed focus on the female experience. How can we recognise a midlife crisis and what's the best way to navigate through it?

And Jo Peck had just had her 60th Birthday when she was greeted with the news her husband of 25 years had taken his business elsewhere. So Jo took a dive into the dating pool, heart first.ut all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

What does science say about single sex schools? Does gender impact the way we learn, or have we all fallen victim to ‘neurosexism’?

And Dr Norman Swan's taps into his training as a paediatrician to bring parents the latest evidence on how to raise happy and healthy children, particularly through their middle years.

Aloneness doesn't have to equal loneliness. How can you enjoy your own company and build habits around quality solo time?

We explore the causes of our diminishing 'social fitness' and how to reclaim the lost art of the hang out.

And if your blood relatives aren't a positive part of your life, can you still create that type of family connection?

How important was food and cooking to you, growing up? For chef and cookbook writer Tony Tan, growing up in Malaysia with one of the most diverse food scenes on the planet, meant he learned to cook (and eat) the food of four cultures. So who or what shaped your food story? And the Ask Aunties are presented with a festive season dilemma of a new uncle tryna impress the kids -- with alcohol.

Children roam freely much less than they used to. So, do we need to get them back out there more? Plus comedy great Andrew Hansen shares his insights on love and luck. And what are your special holiday traditions... and what's the meaning behind these rituals?

Big life changes are an inevitable part of life — sometimes they are exciting, sometimes scary, sometimes both so how do we manage the big changes we face in our lives. Plus what causes sleep paralysis and how can people deal with the symptoms?

Artificial intelligence is being used in the mental health space. But can AI replace the human touch? Plus, the rate of women of reproductive age getting iron infusions has jumped rapidly in Australia over the past few years. But the treatment is not without its downsides.