A new way to shed fat and fight disease without dieting

New research suggests the time we eat may be the secret ingredient to staying slim and healthy.

Does social media influence our memory?

Dr Diane Charleson's new research is about how we make memories – and like it or not, social media is getting in on the action.

How humour can change the way we act, what we think and how we feel

Everyone loves a good chuckle. But can having a sense of humour also make us better people?

Why the short parental leash may be stifling active children

Busy lifestyles, poor neighbourhood planning and parental fear are creating a ‘backseat generation’ of kids who don't move enough.

After the final siren: helping athletes to adapt to life after sport

Many elite athletes struggle with depression and joblessness after retirement. So how do we help them to adapt?

Why some 'old folks' avoid new music

We explore the complex interplay between age and musical preference, with ACU’s Professor of Music, Tim McKenry.

Why we need to stop telling boys they don't like reading

Primary school boys who love to read storybooks: ACU’s Laura Scholes disrupts the ‘boys don’t read’ discourse.

Older people still have sex but intimacy and affection are more important

Research shows that sexual interest is sustained well into old age but few have explored sexuality in the later years of life.