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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.

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What does a good life mean? And bin night drama

What are the elements of a so-called 'good life' and what helps you live one? And what should you do when your colleagues are regularly berated by a man who lives across the road from your workplace?

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The surprising science behind how our brains work

Do dreams serve an evolutionary purpose? They're energy-zapping and leave us vulnerable to predation and yet dreams are necessary. What does dreaming allow our brains to do? And for many of us there is nothing more delightful than sinking our teeth into a crisp apple, for others just hearing that sound can incite rage. Why does misophonia trigger such strong emotional or physiological responses.

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Rethinking diet culture and how we see our bodies

There’s been an explosion of media telling us that consuming more protein can do everything from building muscle to extending our lives, but what does protein actually do and how do you know if you’re getting the right amount? And Dr Emma Beckett and Kate Manne want us to rethink our approach to diets and to our bodies, so that we develop a healthier relationship with food and with ourselves.

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Healing your body through strength and stimulation

Building strength has also been shown to be effective at healing injury, both physical and psychological. But how can you start building a routine for physical and psychological healing without injuring yourself further in the process? And there is growing evidence that the vagus nerve can be stimulated through humming, singing, push-ups, social contact, and even some yoga poses. Will those activities help to reduce stress levels?

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Keeping your brain and body healthy as you age

More and more research is showing that building muscle helps us live longer and better lives. So how can you start getting stronger at any age? And it's now clear that during menopause, women's brains undergo significant changes. But world-renowned neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi says that with the right treatment and support, women can emerge from this period with renewed and enhanced brains rather than depleted ones.

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Making and maintaining adult friendships and a concern over clothes

How do you form new friendships in adulthood: genuine, meaningful, comfortable friendships, not just friendly acquaintances? And once you make them, how do you keep those friendships alive? And in Ask Aunty - if you're worried about the clothing choices your adult daughter is making, should you talk to her about it?

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Finding success in business, ethically

There is a growing movement in the world of finance and advocacy, arguing that making money and doing good don't have to be mutually exclusive. What makes an investment ethical? How do you ensure the companies you're investing in actually do what they say? And how much might you need to participate in this growing marketplace? And can work ever be entirely based on competence? And why do some people get to fail and succeed while others don't?

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Discovering new versions of yourself as you age

Helping you figure oThe way we imagine the midlife crisis has shifted in recent years, with different expectations from Generation X and a renewed focus on the female experience. How can we recognise a midlife crisis and what's the best way to navigate through it? And Jo Peck had just had her 60th Birthday when she was greeted with the news her husband of 25 years had taken his business elsewhere. So Jo took a dive into the dating pool, heart first.ut all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

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Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world. Let's talk! With trusted experts and your stories, Life Matters is all about what matters to you.