• Business

    Empowering older workers


    Sharifah Rose Ee |  July 8, 2024


    Australia isn’t the only country looking for new ways to help older employees “find their groove” and stay relevant in an ever-changing workplace.


  • Health

    Integrating wellbeing into mental health research


    Lilly Matson |  July 8, 2024


    New research suggests mental wellbeing should be measured alongside standard tests for mental health conditions.


  • Health

    Junk food diet


    Open Forum |  July 8, 2024


    Ultra processed foods comprise nearly half our diet but are linked to at least 25 chronic diseases, prompting calls for junk food to be regulated in the same way as tobacco products.


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