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15 Mar 2026

Neil Munro: Exercise, Depression and Anxiety

Fitness & Nutrition, Health, Mental Health

Exercise is often spoken about as a general mood booster, but new research suggests its impact on depression and anxiety may be far more significant than many people realise. Neil Munro explains what this large review found, why some forms of movement appear especially effective, and how exercise could play a much bigger role in mental health treatment.

Guest: Neil Munro, PhD Candidate in Psychology, James Cook University

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 ...