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Health
Depression likely not caused by ‘chemical imbalance’ in brain
The Conversation | September 2, 2022
There’s no clear evidence that depression is caused by abnormally low levels of serotonin in the brain, a new study shows.
Health
What to expect when coming off the pill, and 5 things to do before you do
The Conversation | August 5, 2022
If you’re planning to come off the pill, it’s hard to know what to expect, particularly if you’ve been on it for a long time. Here's some advice.
Food
How to save $50 on your grocery bill and still eat tasty, nutritious meals
The Conversation | July 29, 2022
Feeling the pinch? You can cut your grocery bill with some planning and flexibility – and knowing your budget. Here’s how to get started.
Career
Part-time work holds women back from executive roles, accentuates pay gap
The Conversation | July 25, 2022
Most women do not work full time during their working lives, which holds them back from management positions and accentuates the pay gap.
Books
6 books about the climate crisis that offer hope
The Conversation | July 18, 2022
How to counter the gloom? We asked six environmental experts to each nominate a book about the climate crisis that offers hope.
Beauty
Grey-haired and radiant: reimagining ageing for women
The Conversation | July 15, 2022
Old women remain the butt of jokes; they are some of society’s most marginalised people. But age invites us to become our most authentic selves.
Work
Why women need male allies in the workplace – and why fighting sexism enriches men too
The Conversation | July 13, 2022
While women felt more included when they perceived male colleagues as allies, men discovered a rather surprising benefit too.
Life
Australia has more women in cabinet than ever before: what difference will diversity make?
The Conversation | July 11, 2022
Australia has lagged behind the rest of the world on gender equality, but now women make up almost half of cabinet. Will it make a difference?
Life
Pandemic’s impact on women derails decades of progress on gender equality
The Conversation | May 20, 2022
With the pandemic exacerbating gender inequalities, the fear is that decades of momentum towards gender equity is being lost.