#Lifestyle

Shift work is pivotal to our economy and integral to many important careers. But what is the health cost of working outside of the nine to five?

Deakin’s Dr Richard Moulding explains what classifies as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, how it develops, and what it’s like for those who live with OCD.

Why do certain things seem so humorous to some but not to others? Deakin’s Dr Josh Newton shares the science behind what your sense of humour says about you.

Measuring your BMI is a common method to determine appropriate weight for height, but new research shows that it’s not as reliable as it once was.

Has online dating changed the way we meet people in real life or have we progressed to a point from which there is no return to ‘the good old days’?

Becoming an adult can mean different things for different people. Find out what becoming an adult means in Australia and in other parts of the world.

For eternity, humans have sought the secret to staying young. Could the answer be as simple as going for a regular jog? Dr Daniel Belavy explains how.

How well do you know classic literature? Take the quiz to find out and read about why Deakin’s Professor Lyn McCredden thinks classics last a lifetime.

Dr Melissa Weinberg from Deakin University explores the evidence and theoretical reasons behind mindfulness and why it could be helpful for some people.

What does it take to be an elite cyclist? Deakin alumnus and cycling commentator Matt Keenan provides insight into why Cadel Evans has been so successful.