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March 4, 2025

Why can’t I sleep? 4 ways climate change could be keeping you up at night and what you can do about it

Ty Ferguson, University of South Australia and Carol Maher, University of South Australia

Globally, scientists predict each person could lose up to 58 hours of sleep a year by 2100 if planetary warming continues unchecked.

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December 22, 2024

Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good for your health

Ty Ferguson, University of South Australia; Carol Maher, University of South Australia, and Rachel Curtis, University of South Australia

Switching off phones or laptops when on holidays can help us get more out of our free time and relationships.

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March 7, 2024

Working from home can make us healthier and happier. Employers benefit too. Here’s the evidence if you need any convincing

Ty Ferguson, University of South Australia; Carol Maher, University of South Australia, and Rachel Curtis, University of South Australia

The Fair Work Commission is considering basic rights to work from home. Here’s what the evidence says about the impacts of working from home on physical health and mental wellbeing.

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August 1, 2023

When Christmas comes so do the kilos. New research tracks Australians’ yo‑yo weight gain

Ty Ferguson, University of South Australia and Carol Maher, University of South Australia

Researchers asked more than 350 adults to weigh themselves daily or weekly. They found a yo-yo pattern of weight gain over festive periods and cooler months.

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