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THE HAPPINESS LAB
LAURIE SANTOS Do you think more money, a better job or Instagramworthy holidays will make you happy? Think again. Yale University professor Laurie Santos takes you through the latest scientifi c research and shares surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. Based on the popular psychology course she teaches at Yale, Dr Santos explores topics including “unhappy millionaires” and “choice overload”. SHE’S ON THE MONEY
VICTORIA DEVINE With topics including fast loans, Afterpay, superannuation and micro-investing, this Aussie podcast is sure to be of help on your journey to becoming fi nancially savvy (without skimping on brunch). Hosted by award-winning fi nancial advisor Victoria Devine, it is designed to teach millennials how to make smart money decisions. Downloaded more than 2 million times, the podcast is relatable, fun and easy to understand. PRETTY BIG DEAL
WITH ASHLEY GRAHAM Supermodel and body diversity campaigner Ashley Graham is upbeat and uplifting as she talks to her A-list guests about beauty, motherhood, fashion and, of course, body confi dence and self-worth — “absolutely nothing is off limits”, she says. The podcast debuted with Ashley chatting to Kim Kardashian West about body image and embracing your curves. Other interviewees include Serena Williams, Amy Schumer, Hailey Bieber and Jada Pinkett Smith.
QUIZ TIME
1Cape Barren Island and King Island are located in which stretch of water?
2Is Bluey, the blue heeler puppy in the hit Australian animated children’s TV series of the same name, male or female?
3Which river forms the boundary/border between the US states of New York and New Jersey?
4Where are the three smallest bones in the human body — the malleus, incus and stapes — found?
5Reportedly invented by writer Ernest Hemingway, what two alcoholic ingredients are used to make a “Death in the Afternoon” cocktail?
BLUE HEELER
6Edson Arantes do Nascimento is the birth name of which champion sportsman?
7In what year did the Australian children’s TV show Play School celebrate 50 years on air and was also inducted in to the Logies’ Hall of Fame? 8Under which three prime ministers did Sir Peter Cosgrove serve as Australia’s governor-general?
9Which planets lie either side of Earth in the solar system? 10Who preceded John F. Kennedy as US president? 11Who was the first of King Henry VIII’s six wives? 12Red and green kangaroo paw is the floral emblem of which Australian state or territory? 13Who directed the award-winning films The Terminator (1984), Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009)? 14How many sides does a dodecagonal coin have? 15How many times did Swedish tennis champion Bjorn Borg reach the final — but fail to win — the men’s singles US Open?
13. James Cameron; 14. 12 sides; 15. Four times. — Compiled by WORDEDIT Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison; 9. Venus and Mars; 10. Dwight D. Eisenhower; 11. Catherine of Aragon; 12. Western Australia; ANSWERS: 1. Bass Strait; 2. Female; 3. Hudson River; 4. Middle ear; 5. Absinthe and Champagne; 6. Pele; 7. 2006; 8. Tony Abbott,
What’s on
APRIL
World Autism Awareness Month Autism Queensland is asking everyone to “Go Blue” to raise awareness and funds to support Queenslanders living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Global landmarks and buildings will turn their lights blue on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2.
autismqld.com.au
World Parkinson’s Day More than 100,000 Australians currently live with the progressive neurological condition for which there is no cure, and 37 Australians are diagnosed every day. Get involved on April 11 by making a donation to continue research into fi nding a possible cure.
parkinsons.org.au
MAY
Kiss Goodbye to MS Pucker up and do your bit for the month-long MS awareness campaign by wearing red lipstick, fundraising and taking part in events and activities taking place across the country.
kissgoodbyetoms.org
World Asthma Day Held on the fi rst Tuesday in May each year, the global awareness initiative highlights the need for ongoing care and attention in managing asthma.
nationalasthma.org.au
JUNE
Men’s Health Week Put blokes’ health in the spotlight June 14-20 by encouraging them to get medical check-ups, talk about their mental health, connect with others and create a positive environment for men and boys.
