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Age no barrier to successful weight loss, study shows
A new study from the University of Warwick has concluded that lifestyle changes to manage weight loss are effective in reducing obesity regardless of age. Lead author Dr Thomas Barber of Warwick… Audio
The secret to living to well into your 90s (or older)
Dr Claudia Kawas is searching for the secrets to living a longer and healthier life. Kawas and her team have been running a major study of ageing California residents for more than two decades. She… Audio
Are horror fans coping better with the pandemic?
A recent study suggests that people who enjoy consuming frightening fiction may be better adapted to cope with the fear and anxiety surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
How forcing a smile can help improve your mood
Moving your facial muscles in a way that mimics a smile can trick your brain into a more positive state, according to a new study. Lead researcher Fernando Marmolejo-Ramos says that even though the… Audio
Coffee linked to lower body fat in women
Dr. Katherine Black joins the show to discuss the latest in coffee research, including the finding that women who get a caffeine fix two or three times a day have less body fat than those who drink… Audio
How to change your habits? Start very small
Forget thinking big. Behaviour scientist Dr. BJ Fogg says we should instead be thinking small and introducing tiny behaviours. Video, Audio
World's largest investigation into eating disorders and genetics
New Zealand researchers are looking for more than 3500 volunteers for the world's largest investigation into eating disorder genetics. Audio
Study on rabbits reveals the secret to living a longer life
In 1978, a seemingly straightforward experiment involving New Zealand rabbits discovered that kindness made the difference between a heart attack and a healthy heart. It's called the 'rabbit effect'… Audio
How melodic alarms could reduce morning grogginess
The sounds you wake up to could be affecting how groggy and clumsy you are in the morning, according to new research. RMIT University doctoral researcher Stuart McFarlane was lead author of the… Audio
Study shows the difference in perception of balding men
Otago University researchers have looked at the way balding men and men with heads of hair are perceived in certain traits.. Lead researcher Dr Nancy Blaker talks about what they've discovered. Audio
New NZ study on medical cannabis shows positive results
Auckland University along with the country's first medical cannabis clinic has released the results of their combined study of 400 patients. Audio
Ella Sutherland is off to Berlin
Previous Episode: Sunday, 24 November 2019 Add all to playlist This week on Standing Room Only on the first day of Summer 1 December No caption 12:00 PM.Your arts and culture radio six on Sunday… Audio, Gallery
Professor Leah Ruppanner: Research shows men aren't judged for being messy
Research shows that men are not 'dirt-blind', as popular lore might have suggested. Professor Leah Ruppanner co-authored the study and joins the show to help debunk the male dirt-blind myth. Audio
Social media effects "tiny" on kids
A new study has found the effect social media has on children's happiness is "trivial". While the effects of time spent on social media were more wide-ranging for girls, that effect is quote "tiny".
…Three Minutes Max: Rhonda Itaoui
Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. This week we've gone across to Australia to hear from Rhonda Itaoui who's been studying Islamophobia and its impact on… Audio
Do psychopathic birds of a feather flock together?
Dr Ashley Watts explains whey psychopaths find each other so attractive and the research they did to prove it. Audio
New Zealanders among the most at-risk of strokes
One in four New Zealanders are at risk of developing a stroke during their lifetimes - the second-highest rate among developed countries. Audio
Chemical threatens orca global population collapse
An international study has found killer whales are at risk around the globe from a toxic chemical banned more than 30 years ago.
Liver damage three times worse in Mongrel Mob - study
A study by the University of Otago has found Mongrel Mob members have three times higher rates for liver damage than the general population. The research was part of a study into the liver health of… Audio
Air pollution exposure linked to brain function decline - study
A new study from China suggests chronic exposure to air pollution could be linked to a decline in brain function. Researchers believe that the negative impact increases with age, and affects men more… Audio