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The art and science of 'letting go'
How releasing your attachment to ideas, feelings and possessions can ease suffering and lead to a greater appreciation of life.
Multitasking in a wired world
Dividing your attention between two tasks might sometimes be necessary, says ACU’s Peter Wilson, but it also has its costs.
Running for a reason
The ACU graduate and endurance athlete whose goal is to inspire others to chase their dreams.
Putting a name to the 'lost emotion' of our distracted age
Exploring the ancient emotion of acedia, an unwelcome by-product of the pandemic, with ACU’s Dr Jonathan Zecher.
How to get kids to move more
Despite our sports-loving culture, Aussie kids don’t get enough activity. Taren Sanders explains how we can get them moving.
Prevention before cure for Alzheimer's disease
How exercise, diet and other lifestyle choices might help to stave off dreaded dementia.
Going on a diet? Get good at eating instead
It may be time to ditch the diet. Research shows nurturing a positive relationship with food is a healthier approach to eating.
Combining clinical care with cutting-edge research
We sat down with Dr Nirav Maniar to discuss SPRINT Research Centre’s innovative partnership with OrthoSport Victoria Institute.
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