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Alan McKee, University of Technology Sydney 2020 has been the year of the coronavirus lockdown, the year of online education, the year of excessive streaming of entertainment … and the year when people are watching more pornography than before. The website PornHub reports porn viewing has increased by up to 24% this year. And this [...]
Claire Pescott, University of South Wales Many eight- to 12-year-olds are now heavy users of social media such as Instagram and Snapchat – even though most platforms require users to be 13 or over. However, concern over young people’s use of social media tends to focus on older teenagers or young adults – rather than [...]
With so much conflicting information out there about what’s healthy and what’s not, it can be difficult making decisions on what’s best for our bodies. YMCA’s Healthy Living Magazine is available on the Virtual Y portal with lots of great recipes, nutrition advice and videos to inspire your next meal. The [...]
In times of extreme change – like finding our ‘COVID normal’ – social support is essential. Here are six evidence-based tips for providing support - Anh Tran , Dr Elise Kalokerinos and Dr Katie GreenawayMelburnians have been doing it tough this year. The recent easing of restrictions has offered a light at the end of [...]
Joanne Orlando, Western Sydney University COVID has led to children spending more time on screens using social networks, communication apps, chat rooms and online gaming. While this has undoubtedly allowed them to keep in touch with friends, or connect with new ones, during the pandemic, they are also being exposed to increased levels of online [...]
David Perkins, University of Newcastle and Hazel Dalton, University of Newcastle Among the Bushfire Royal Commission’s 80 recommendations, released last week, was a call to prioritise mental health support during and after natural disasters. The Australian Medical Association this week called on the federal government to implement the recommendations to lessen the health impacts of [...]
Doctors thanking the essential workers - nurses, allied health, cleaners, couriers and admin, who are on the frontline fighting COVID19 (Novel Coronavirus). Thanks to Gareth David for mixing, Lex Primost for production, Dolan Funk for videography and Chris Harding for editing.
When are we most likely to do our best work? New research shows that, on average, our brains work best in the middle of the day – if asked to perform abstract, logical or problem-solving tasks. Monash economist Denni Tommasi and University of Granada economist Alessio Gaggero came to this conclusion after studying 500,000 exam [...]
As educators welcome students safely back to their “primary educational institution”, the COVID-19 pandemic is showing us it’s time to put the spotlight on university students – especially first year aspirational teachers. First-year pre-service teachers who have been studying their “first ever” university course have been learning online since the start of the 2020 year. [...]
Ziggi Ivan Santini, University of Southern Denmark; Paul E. Jose, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Robin Dunbar, University of Oxford, and Vibeke Jenny Koushede, University of Copenhagen We know having friends is generally good for your happiness and mental well-being. Likewise, keeping socially active and engaging in formal social activities like volunteering [...]
