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Ice baths and marathons: our modern obsession with ‘wellness’ is driven by ancient instincts

Wellness culture is an intoxicating cocktail, blending evolved social preferences for health, fertility and social status with the signalling power of...

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Samuel Cornell

Travel influencers ‘do crazy things’ to entertain us – and downplay the risks

Australians use social media to plan outdoor adventures. But travel influencers take risks to in remote locations . Are they putting followers in...

12.12.2025 9

Samuel Cornell

More women are using steroids – and many don’t know the risks

The boom in women’s strength training has also led to an increase in steroid use. There are ways to turn this trend around, though.

08.12.2025 8

Samuel Cornell

The Instagram effect: dying for the perfect photo

Social media tourism is encouraging risky behaviour and the death toll is mounting

13.10.2025 3

Samuel Cornell

Experts unpack ‘quadrobics’, the fitness trend that claims leaping around on all fours will make you fit

The trend is largely inspired and practiced by ‘therians’. Not to be confused with furries, therians are people who identify as non-human animals.

06.10.2025 7

Samuel Cornell

What happens when young people see viral violent videos online?

19.09.2025 3

Samuel Cornell

What happens when young people see viral violent videos online?

19.09.2025 3

Samuel Cornell

A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’. There could be hidden costs

One big risk is overdiagnosis: the more you test, the more you’ll find. Much of this may be clinically irrelevant, meaning unnecessary follow-ups,...

18.09.2025 20

Samuel Cornell

Viral violent videos on social media are skewing young people’s sense of the world

Social media is awash with videos of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, highlighting the failures of platforms to protect users.

17.09.2025 20

Samuel Cornell

Why do smart people get hooked on wellness trends? Personality traits may play a role

Certain personality traits may help explain why some educated, well-intentioned people sometimes reject conventional medicine in favour of fringe...

19.08.2025 10

Samuel Cornell

Why are young men ‘T maxxing’ testosterone? Do they need it? And what are the risks?

T maxxing offers a compelling narrative: raise your testosterone, upgrade your life. But if you don’t have clinically low testosterone, there are...

18.08.2025 10

Samuel Cornell

Looking to warm up with a sauna this winter? Here are 5 tips to enjoy it safely

Saunas can offer real health benefits. But there are risks if you push past your body’s limits.

04.08.2025 10

Samuel Cornell

Ice baths are booming in popularity – but they come with health risks

Behind the marketing and influencer testimonials on podcasts and TikTok lies a less appealing truth. Ice baths can be dangerous.

09.07.2025 40

Samuel Cornell

New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents

Your social media is no longer a personal space. It may be used by governments to determine whether you fit with their values.

07.07.2025 9

Samuel Cornell

Why does the US still have a Level 1 travel advisory warning despite the chaos?

In theory, travel advisories are meant to inform travellers and keep them safe. But these advisories are often shaped by politics, not real world...

11.06.2025 20

Samuel Cornell

Disaster or digital spectacle? The dangers of using floods to create social media content

As extreme weather becomes more frequent in Australia under climate change, so too will attempts to document it – at a risk to ourselves and others.

23.05.2025 5

Samuel Cornell

From the Liver King to ultramarathons, fitness influencers are glorifying extreme masculinity where ‘pain is the point’

Boosted by algorithms, many influencers are framing suffering as fitness, and failing young men in the process.

20.05.2025 30

Samuel Cornell

The ocean can look deceptively calm – until it isn’t. Here’s what ‘hazardous surf’ really means

Long-period swell is a classic hidden hazard that can trick even the most experienced beach goers.

24.04.2025 10

Samuel Cornell

Despite decades of beach safety ads, at least 55 people have drowned in Australia this summer. It’s time to change tack

We’ve had many public awareness campaigns, yet Australia is still nowhere near the federal-government supported goal of zero drownings.

15.01.2025 6

Samuel Cornell

Cabana drama: 5 expert tips on how not to be branded a twit when using a beach tent

Beach cabanas serve a valid purpose. But make sure you use them carefully and responsibly, so everyone’s day at the beach is safe and enjoyable.

09.01.2025 10

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Ice baths and marathons: our modern obsession with ‘wellness’ is driven by ancient instincts

Samuel Cornell

Travel influencers ‘do crazy things’ to entertain us – and downplay the risks

Samuel Cornell

More women are using steroids – and many don’t know the risks

Samuel Cornell

The Instagram effect: dying for the perfect photo

Samuel Cornell

Experts unpack ‘quadrobics’, the fitness trend that claims leaping around on all fours will make you fit

Samuel Cornell

What happens when young people see viral violent videos online?

Samuel Cornell

What happens when young people see viral violent videos online?

Samuel Cornell

A booming longevity industry wants to sell us ‘immortality’. There could be hidden costs

Samuel Cornell

Viral violent videos on social media are skewing young people’s sense of the world

Samuel Cornell

Why do smart people get hooked on wellness trends? Personality traits may play a role

Samuel Cornell

Why are young men ‘T maxxing’ testosterone? Do they need it? And what are the risks?

Samuel Cornell

Looking to warm up with a sauna this winter? Here are 5 tips to enjoy it safely

Samuel Cornell

Ice baths are booming in popularity – but they come with health risks

Samuel Cornell

New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents

Samuel Cornell

Why does the US still have a Level 1 travel advisory warning despite the chaos?

Samuel Cornell

Disaster or digital spectacle? The dangers of using floods to create social media content

Samuel Cornell

From the Liver King to ultramarathons, fitness influencers are glorifying extreme masculinity where ‘pain is the point’

Samuel Cornell

The ocean can look deceptively calm – until it isn’t. Here’s what ‘hazardous surf’ really means

Samuel Cornell

Despite decades of beach safety ads, at least 55 people have drowned in Australia this summer. It’s time to change tack

Samuel Cornell

Cabana drama: 5 expert tips on how not to be branded a twit when using a beach tent

Samuel Cornell