JOY Drive

24 Mar 2025

Associate Professor Hassan Vally: Living Longer

Fitness & Nutrition, Natural Sciences

One of the oldest and most enduring questions we ask is: How long will we live? And tied to that is a big one — is our lifespan primarily written in our genes or shaped by our lifestyle and environment?

A new study published in Nature Medicine tackles that exact question, analysing half a million people’s health data to compare the influence of genes versus lifestyle. The findings are eye-opening and might change how you think about aging.

Guest: Associate Professor Hassan Vally, Epidemiologist at Deakin University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...