Tegan Taylor

Brisbane

Health and Science Reporter at ABC Science

Health/science journo for @ABCScience @RadioNational Health Report | Ockham's Razor | Quick Smart | What's That Rash? | Coronacast Views are my own. She/her.

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The push for Australia to invest more in the gaming industry, and why is grey divorce a phenomenon?

3 days ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

Should Australia offer more support to the gaming industry? Why is later-in-life divorce becoming more common? Plus, musician Sarah McLeod offers her thoughts about money. And, is a university degree worth it?
A legal test case for the Right to Disconnect, and new data about forever chemicals

4 days ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

How have the Right to Disconnect laws impacted your work life? And, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that 85% of Australians have at least three types of forever chemicals in their blood. Plus, what's the best way to protect vulnerable people from cyber scams?
What we do (and don't) know about tinnitus

4 days ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor |Norman Swan |Shelby Traynor

What is silence, anyway? Well if you’ve got tinnitus silence can feel like a distant dream. There are many causes of the ringing or buzzing that many people hear despite there being no external sound. Norman and Tegan discuss some of the treatments – current and in the works – that could one day bring some peace and quiet.
How to respond to a mental health crisis, and should you withdraw your super early?

5 days ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

A call to emergency services can save lives, but what should you do when you see someone in mental health crisis? What are the long-term effects on your finances when you dip into your super early? Also, Gen Zs have identified "recession indicators", but what's the reality? And, why do some people love the thrill of extreme sports?
Changes set to make an ADHD diagnosis easier for some patients, and retiring comfortably on a budget

6 days ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

Is an ADHD diagnosis set to become easier and more accessible? How can you lead a comfortable and fulfilled retirement without spending a fortune? Also, new family law changes aim to make splits fairer ... even for the family dog.
The world of human cryopreservation and why drama is engulfing parent WhatsApp groups

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

An Australian mother is trying to raise the funds to cryogenically preserve the body of her teenage son, who died tragically last week. So, what are the ethical implications of cryogenics? Meanwhile, WhatsApp parent chat groups have some people pulling their hair out. But should they be banned? And can you offset doing something morally wrong?
Have you imagined a life without the internet and what's behind the rise of 'dupe' culture?

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

The internet has opened up the world and changed the way we live our lives. But are we better for it? Plus, from fashion to tech, dupe culture is more popular than ever. So why are shoppers embracing copies of big brand items? Also, could modular homes be the answer to Australia's need for more housing?
Should you train cardio and strength on the same day?

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor |Norman Swan |Shelby Traynor

If you're a keen gym-goer you might've heard conflicting advice about optimising your workout. Some people claim that doing both cardio (getting your heart pumping) and strength (getting those muscles pumping) on the same day might cancel out the benefits. Norman and Tegan unpack what concurrent training is, and what the evidence tells us about its effects.
Playing team sport improves mental health

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

Michael is a rugby league educator who’s spent the past forty years helping at risk youth stay out of trouble by getting them involved in sport. He says the benefits go far beyond the footy field. Michael’s on the ground experience echoes recent a Swedish research showing that participation in team sports can significantly reduce the risk of mental illness and addiction later in life. Plus, soft plastics recycling returns, will it work this time? And a psychologist takes on AI therapy bots.
Surviving disaster after disaster: new research reveals hidden mental toll

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tegan Taylor

There’s a common belief that after experiencing a disaster once, people are better placed the second time, you get better at sandbagging, know what to secure, and what to leave behind. But what toll does this actually take, enduring disaster after disaster? New research shows the cumulative toll on mental wellbeing goes far beyond the physical damage. Plus, how to navigate retirement when your health takes a turn and how neuromyths are holding us back.

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Articles

The push for Australia to invest more in the gaming industry, and why is grey divorce a phenomenon?

A legal test case for the Right to Disconnect, and new data about forever chemicals

What we do (and don't) know about tinnitus

How to respond to a mental health crisis, and should you withdraw your super early?

Changes set to make an ADHD diagnosis easier for some patients, and retiring comfortably on a budget

The world of human cryopreservation and why drama is engulfing parent WhatsApp groups

Have you imagined a life without the internet and what's behind the rise of 'dupe' culture?

Should you train cardio and strength on the same day?

Playing team sport improves mental health

Surviving disaster after disaster: new research reveals hidden mental toll

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