In each episode, the Stronger By Science team delves into exercise and nutrition research, health and fitness trends, and listener questions. Through deep dives, banter, and anecdotes, you'll learn how to interpret and apply the latest science, how to explain fitness trends to your friends, and what actually matters when it comes to living a strong, healthy life.
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Mindfulness, meditation, living in the present... these are all buzz terms you’ve probably heard. Maybe even tried. But if you haven’t yet found your fit, get a taste of various meditation styles from across the world. Learn about Vipassana, Metta or loving kindness meditation, Japanese forest bathing, sound meditation, Hawaiian ho'oponopono and more. Whether you’ve been meditating for years, or this is your first time, these short meditations led by experienced teachers will fit neatly into ...
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Hear the story behind the headlines. In under ten minutes each episode, we’ll help you make sense of the news stories that matter to you from Australia and the world, with reports and interviews from the SBS News team.
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Welcome! Dilmah is our family tea company, established by Merrill J. Fernando on the unique philosophy of making business a matter of human service. We have a passion for tea and for ethics. If you enjoy good tea, join us!
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Tackling mental health and sleep stigma a challenge for current and retired athletes, study finds
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A new study has found that stigma around mental health and sleep performance is preventing current and former athletes from seeking help.
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Anti-war protesters and police have clashed in Melbourne with dozens arrested and injured during violent protests outside a major weapons expo. Two dozen police have received medical treatment after being pelted with rocks, manure and low-grade acid by the demonstrators. The protesters say police used disproportionate force with their use of tear g…
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With less than two months to go until the US election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been pressed on their policies in their first presidential election debate. It comes just 75 days after President Joe Biden's debate performance triggered a political earthquake that ultimately forced him from the race.…
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The ASX fell but the lithium sector soared amid speculation that mine closures would support the commodity price. The banks dropped – as the US presidential debate took place. All eyes now turning to tonight’s CPI figures there. For more, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Macquarie Group Senior Investment Advisor and Division Director Martin Lakos.…
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The Albanese government's plan to enforce a higher minimum age for social media use has come under fire as a quick solution to a complex problem. While some experts believe a ban on younger users will protect children from platforms that may contribute to mental illness and eating disorders, others say social media is an important tool for young pe…
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Russian officials say Ukraine has struck the Moscow region in one of its biggest drone attacks, killing at least one person and injuring three others. The drone attack comes as Ukraine threatens to cut ties with Iran, if Russia uses ballistic missiles supplied by Iran to attack Ukraine.
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'Band-aid solution': Researchers raise the alarms over plans to enforce social media age limit
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The federal government says legislation enforcing a minimum age for social media use will be introduced by the end of the year. But some experts are raising concerns that this will not solve any problems, and is the wrong approach to the issue.
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The ASX 200 ended higher – as CBA and Macquarie bank touched fresh highs. The miners did better, as the iron ore price recovered – plus NAB and Westpac release their latest business and consumer confidence surveys. For more, Rhayna Bosch spoke with Activam Group managing director and head of investments Robert Talevski.…
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A new six-paper series shows there needs to be a change in the approach of suicide prevention, calling for social factors to be given the same importance as mental health issues. It comes as the federal government releases its draft advice for the latest National Suicide Prevention Policy, on World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10).…
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The report into of the Royal Commission Defence and Veterans Suicide has revealed that one sexual assault is reported to the Australian Defence Force every two days. Former Defence Force members have made damning allegations which suggest that, for many people enlisted, the greatest source of danger comes from within the ADF.…
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Over a year after the arrest of Azerbaijani anti-corruption academic Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, human rights organisations are concerned about Azerbaijan's human rights record ahead of it's hosting of the annual COP Climate Change summit. Since it was announced as this year's host in November last year, Azerbaijan has intensified crackdowns on independent…
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Israeli forces have killed or wounded dozens in Gaza after bombing a tent encampment in a designated humanitarian area of Khan Younis. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Penny Wong applauds the United Kingdom for curbing weapons exports to Israel.
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It was a big day for corporate news, as Westpac crowned a new chief executive in business boss Anthony Miller. Smiggle CEO John Cheston has been sacked over alleged “serious misconduct" – after defecting to jewellery retailer Lovisa. Plus the ASX200 tracks global markets lower as US jobs numbers miss expectations. For more, Rena Sarumpaet spoke wit…
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A new report shows the changing priorities for Australians when it comes to their workplace arrangements. It reveals people are putting more emphasis on how their employers give them the flexibility they need to make room for other aspects of their life without running the risk of burning out.
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Eating disorders are increasingly prevalent in Australia, with over million people suffering with the illness. A new campaign is looking to address the issue of appearance-based comments which can act as a damaging trigger for eating disorders. In fact, issues around body image is apparent in stigmas and stereotypes across our many different cultur…
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'Three deaths every fortnight': Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide tables seven-volume report
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After three years of harrowing evidence, the final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been handed down. The seven-volume report makes 122 recommendations and says the leadership structure and culture within the Australian Defence Force needs to change.
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Three Israeli civilians have been killed by a Jordanian gunman in a move that has been condemned by Israeli leaders but celebrated by some who oppose Israel's assault on Gaza. And the Gaza death toll nears 41,000 with dozens of Palestinians killed over the weekend as Israel escalates attacks in the region.…
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If you have ever wanted to go out on your own for a nice meal, you're in great company. Solo dining can be a choice rather than an uncomfortable experience with an increasing number of people sharing a meal - with themselves.
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Critics are urging Australian judges serving on Hong Kong's highest court to resign. Fellow foreign justices have stepped down, some in response to the enactment of national security laws, which aims to stifle dissent and democratic freedoms. The involvement of foreign judges on Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal has a long history. Hong Kong was ai…
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A major weapons expo is being held in Melbourne this week, but the event is facing strong opposition from anti-war protesters. The Australian government has distanced itself from the exhibition, saying it's privately run for the defence industry.
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During a tour of the Pacific and Australia, Ajay Banga has visited Tuvalu - the first ever trip to the country by a World Bank president. There, he has observed the acute and severe impacts of climate change - and he has outlined the role he sees the World Bank playing to respond.
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It's been decades since Christa McAuliffe died in the Challenger explosion, before she could become America's first teacher in space. But her story has not been forgotten. Christa has now become the first woman to be memorialised with a statue on the grounds of the city where she once taught high school.…
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The threat posed by nuclear weapons has not faded, according to youth leaders who have attended a global conference in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the site of devastating atomic bomb attacks 79 years ago. There are around 12,500 nuclear weapons in the world – and with 56 active conflicts in the world, scientists say the threat and risk of activation is…
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‘Hungry kids struggle to learn’. Here’s how Lyndon feeds thousands of Australian school children
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Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is impacting school children with a sharp rise this year in those arriving without breakfast or lunch. Experts say missed meals take a toll on classroom learning and may also contribute to chronic health problems.
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Pope Francis has arrived in Papua New Guinea during his 11-day visit to Asia and Oceania, with plans to promote unity, interfaith dialogue, and address issues of poverty and migration. His arrival follows meetings in Indonesia with religious leaders, including an interfaith event at Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque.…
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Donald Trump’s former communications adviser Anthony Scaramucci is backing US Vice President Kamala Harris to win November’s presidential election. However, he’s warned that Republican contender Donald Trump is a dangerous man and there will be problems for the world if the former president wins. Mr Scaramucci briefly worked for Mr Trump before bei…
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Billions of dollars will be spent on tackling Australia's violence against women crisis.Funding will start flowing from July 1st next year, but there are concerns that the money will be too little, or too late.
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The father of a teenager accused of a deadly school shooting in the US state of Georgia has been charged alongside his son as an accomplice to the crime. As the local authorities complete their investigation, the shooting has re-awakened a national debate about gun control in the United States, and how to prevent further shootings.…
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Not even a full week into the rollout of the polio vaccination campaign for children in Gaza, there has been a roadblock. Gaza's Health Ministry is reporting medical teams have been blocked entry to parts of the southern Gaza Strip.
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The Reserve Bank has warned some homeowners may have to sell their properties because of the economic conditions. The central bank governor has delivered a speech justifying the decision to keep interest rates on hold, in an attempt to keep driving inflation down. But Michelle Bullock has left the door open to more rate increases if required.…
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A mechanism to limit the losses of problem gamblers, a reduction in the number of poker machines and a total advertising ban are the key recommendations on a new report into how Australia should prevent gambling harm. The Grattan Institute report finds Australians are prolific gamblers with average annual losses of just over $1600 per adult. Poker …
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The Australian share market rose following a historic multi-billion dollar acquisition of data centre operator - AirTrunk. RBA governor Michele Bullock reiterated no rate cuts, as the iron ore price slid. For more Rhayna Bosch spoke with Fat Prophets founder Angus Geddes. And a $1.6 billion dollar deal between Optus and TPG dubbed a “win” for the r…
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Artificial intelligence is considered one of the most complex policy challenges for governments around the world. The federal government has announced a set of voluntary guidelines for businesses using AI, as it looks towards legislating a mandatory code.
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At least four people have been killed in a shooting at a high school in the United States. A 14-year-old student opened fire at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, killing four people and injuring at least nine others.
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It was the deadliest building fire in England since the Second World War. 72 people were killed when a fire spread through the Grenfell block in the North Kensington borough of London. Seven years later, a final report of a six year long inquiry has been released, finding corporate greed and government failings were to blame.…
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Younger Australians are more likely to spend risky amounts of time in the sun according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data comes at a time when social media is adversely affecting the sun habits of younger generations.
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A new report has accused Western Australia and the Northern Territory of undermining the nation's efforts to embrace renewables and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis compared each state and territory's progress on their clean energy transition.
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Global markets experience their worst rout since the August 5 sell off, as US recession fears re-emerge and Australia’s GDP figures drop. Meanwhile - US chip giant Nvidia suffers the biggest single day decline in market value EVER for a US listed company. For more – Rhayna Bosch speaks with Jessica Amir, markets analyst at Moomoo.…
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There is no link between mobile phone use and brain and head cancers - that's according to a new Australian-led systematic review - commisioned by the World Health Organization. The researchers say the study provides the strongest evidence to date that radio waves from wireless technologies are not harmful to humans.…
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The US has charged six Hamas leaders over the 7th of October attacks as Israeli forces continue their West Bank operation, clashing with Palestinians in Jenin killing 29 people. In Tel Aviv, protestors are demanding a ceasefire agreement and the subsequent release of hostages as a Polio vaccination drive continues in Gaza.…
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A further 271 people were injured, as Moscow launched two ballistic missiles, at a military institute in the Ukrainian town of Poltava.
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Australian scientists have made a world-first breakthrough creating lab engineered blood stem cells that closely resemble those found in the human body. They say the discovery could one day put an end to the search for 'perfectly matched' bone marrow donors that are often needed to treat those with leukaemia serious and blood disorders.…
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The banks soared – CBA clocking another fresh record, as US markets remained closed for the labour day weekend. Coles, Woolworths and Wesfarmers all traded ex-dividend dragging on the index. This ahead of tomorrow’s much anticipated GDP figures. For more – Rhayna Bosch speaks with VanEck Australia, Deputy Head of Investments, Jamie Hannah.…
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US President Joe Biden has returned to the US election campaign trail. His appearance with Kamala Harris, the first since the 81-year-old ended his re-election bid six weeks ago, will begin a week-long tour of close swing states.
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A researcher says most Australians support the use of supervised drug injecting rooms with more than 50 per cent of people in every jurisdiction backing the public health measure. A drug injecting room has operated at Kings Cross in Sydney for the past 23 years and a similar facility at North Richmond in Melbourne has been operating since 2018. But…
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Amid a wave of backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will refuse to back down on demands to control Gaza's border with Egypt during ceasefire negotiations. This comes as the UK bans the export of some weapons and weapons systems to Israel, as 48 Palestinians have been killed in the past three days.…
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Emotional abuse of Australian children is on the rise, becoming the most common form of child abuse. Despite this, new research shows that only half of Australians would report suspected child abuse to authorities. Mental health experts are calling for more awareness of the hidden damage caused by emotional abuse and its profound impact on young li…
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The ASX neared record territory following a banking rally – which saw the Commonwealth set a record of its own. CBA’s stock now trading above 141 dollars. The miners meanwhile retreated on a weaker iron ore price. For more on what’s driving that – plus what to expect from this week’s GDP data, Rhayna Bosch speaks with K2 Asset Management Managing D…
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A group of volunteers is doing their bit to help mange-infected wombats in New South Wales. With up to 40 volunteers working with the group, the Blue Mountains Wombat Conservation Group in 2020 is helping treat and protect vulnerable wombats in New South Wales.
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Mourners gathered at funerals and memorial services for six Israeli hostages killed on Saturday in Gaza. Massive protests and strikes have ensued as a result with the protestors demanding a ceasefire in order to facilitate the return of the remaining hostages. This comes amid continued military operations in the occupied West Bank and a United Nati…
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