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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.
Eating right and sleeping tight
Two of the world’s leading experts on nutrition and sleep in athletes share their insights in the Aquero Lecture Series.
The imitation game: Why we follow the crowd in times of crisis
Irrational herd behaviour can be magnified by uncertainty and upheaval. But crisis can also prompt more positive imitation.
The athlete's food: How to fuel elite sportspeople
What’s the best diet for elite athletes? It’s complicated, but ACU researchers say the evidence points to a personalised approach.
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