JOY Drive

12 Oct 2025

Professor Anne Tiedemann: Iyengar Yoga May Increase Falls

Fitness & Nutrition, Personal Safety

It is the gentle exercise older Australians swear by, but a new study has found Iyengar Yoga may actually increase the risk of falls. Professor Anne Tiedemann from the University of Sydney explains why the results shocked researchers, what may have gone wrong, and how to keep moving safely without losing your balance.

Guest: Professor Anne Tiedemann, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...