Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it’s cheaper

By Adrienne O’Neil, Deakin University; Sophie Mahoney, Deakin University; The Conversation Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression. At the same time, few Australians meet recommended dietary...

We now know what a brain looks like on psilocybin – but what does that tell us?

By Michiel van Elk, Leiden University, The Conversation Many studies have suggested that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, might be useful in treating a...

What is love? A philosopher explains it’s not a choice or a feeling − it’s a practice

By Edith Gwendolyn Nally, University of Missouri-Kansas City, The Conversation Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d...

Social media can hamper teenagers figuring out who they want to be. Banning it until 16 is a good idea

By Rachael Sharman, University of the Sunshine Coast, The Conversation Over recent months, a number of politicians have supported calls to ban social media for children...

What is competition, and why is it so important for prices?

By Paul Blacklow, University of Tasmania, The Conversation This article is part of The Conversation’s “Business Basics” series where we ask experts to discuss key concepts...

Commonly used drug may extend women’s fertility, claim researchers – here’s what you need to know about rapamycin

By Stéphane Berneau, University of Central Lancashire, The Conversation A growing number of people are waiting longer to have kids. While there are many reasons people...

Are running shoes getting too good? Why ‘technological doping’ is a growing concern for professional sports

By Shayne Vial, Edith Cowan University, The Conversation Every four years, the best athletes from around the globe converge to battle it out for top honours...

Want to sleep longer? Adding mini-bursts of exercise to your evening routine can help – new study

By Jennifer Gale, University of Otago and Meredith Peddie, University of Otago, The Conversation Exercising before bed has long been discouraged as the body doesn’t have...

Trying to stay warm in bed this winter? In pre-industrial Europe they did it with ten in the bed

Pass-Room Bridewell, from Ackermann’s Repository, 1808. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, CC BY By Mark De Vitis, University of Sydney, The Conversation Though the Bureau of...

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