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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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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.

    What does health at every size really mean? And adaptation as the new priority for climate change

    What does health at every size really mean? And adaptation as the new priority for climate change

    Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

    • 54 min
    Preventing genetic discrimination and confronting the gender pain gap

    Preventing genetic discrimination and confronting the gender pain gap

    Genetic testing is increasingly becoming essential in disease management and prevention, but some argue that life insurance discrimination could deter people from getting tested. What is the way forward to ensure safe access to this evolving field of research?

    And a new exhibition by Michelle Hamer called 'I'm a Believer' confronts the dismissive language around those living with chronic pain.

    • 54 min
    Is the minimum wage increase the right decision? And how your anxiety about death could be affecting your decisions in surprising ways

    Is the minimum wage increase the right decision? And how your anxiety about death could be affecting your decisions in surprising ways

    Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

    • 54 min
    The myths of only children and adult-onset food allergies

    The myths of only children and adult-onset food allergies

    Myths about only children have persisted for decades despite being debunked time and time again. Why do they linger, and what are the outcomes for "onlies"?

    And adults can get food allergies too - why does it happen and how can we avoid it?

    • 54 min
    Taking risks and a tricky work bathroom conversation

    Taking risks and a tricky work bathroom conversation

    Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

    • 54 min
    Life Matters

    Life Matters

    Helping you figure out all the big stuff in life: relationships, health, money, work and the world.

    • 54 min

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