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Veena says there is one grandparenting arrangement she will 'never' commit to

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I was told I was born with bad genes. I believed it and ended up in jail at 14

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What a man with psychopathic traits wants people to understand about empathy

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What does grandparenting look like today? Insight explores whether the demands on modern-day grandparents are keeping them physically fit and mentally well, or if the younger generations’ wants and needs are being prioritised to the detriment of grandparents’ health, wealth and relationships?

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A man diagnosed with psychopathic traits, parents concerned about their children’s violent behaviour, and guests who grew up believing they were bad. On this episode of Insight: Are some of us born bad or is harmful behaviour shaped by our environment? How do nature and nurture influence our choices and morals?

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Should you invest in stocks, or property? Is university still worth it, or should you start your own business? With the path to financial security becoming less clear, Insight asks how aspirational people are getting ahead, and whether Australia is a good country to build wealth.

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Aussies have long held a narrative of being resilient 'battlers'. But with pressures of modern society in sharp focus, and humans wired to whinge, are the days of 'she'll be right' over? Insight explores whether the Little Aussie Battler still exists, or if a culture of complaint has taken over.

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What do extreme sports, doomscrolling, addiction, Parkinson's disease, and ADHD all have in common? Dopamine. This crucial neurotransmitter helps facilitate pleasure, reward, motivation, memory and movement within the body, but is that always a good thing? Insight explores when the activation of dopamine can lead to pleasure or pain.

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It was once a dream of many: work hard and retire in your 60s. Now, more Australians are employed into their 70s, 80s and even 90s. Insight meets those still working by choice, those who can't afford to stop, and asks what happens when you keep working later in life?

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What do you picture when you imagine a housemate? Someone younger? Maybe a student in a cheap rental? Insight explores how the 'typical' share house identity has shifted with more older Australians now finding themselves in housesharing situations. With more of us sharing than ever, how are we managing cohabitation dynamics.

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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) comprise up to 50 per cent of our calories, and while some provide significant nutrients for a balanced diet, other UPFs could be responsible for damage in every major bodily organ. So, what are ultra-processed foods, and are they as bad as they're made out to be?

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DNA testing technology has become more accessible, affordable and sophisticated, and more than 26 million people worldwide have willingly shared their genetic information with private companies. But are we giving up too much information? Insight asks, as DNA testing becomes commonplace, can any family secret truly stay hidden?

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Is Australia's libido waning? Or are we redefining sex and intimacy? With singledom on the rise, technology replacing interaction, and partner standards reaching new heights, Insight explores what's going on in the nation's bedroom.

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What's love like later in life? For some, it's sex with no commitment in their 60s; for others, it's coming out in their 50s. Some couples are choosing to live apart, while others are marrying at 90. On this Insight, meet the older Australians exploring a new lease on love.

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Do you dream of suddenly coming into money? Maybe winning Lotto, a quiz show, or a prize home? With rising costs of living, it's a popular fantasy, but does it always change our lives for the better? Insight explores the twists and turns of what can happen after a windfall.

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Child-free life vs child-free world? As more Australians embrace a childfree life, Insight explores why many of us are choosing not to have kids, the stigma that can come with that decision, and the changing face of family.

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I'm a member of the 'sandwich generation'. I scoff at the term

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I married someone 23 years my senior. Despite the hardships, I don’t regret it

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To DNA test or not? This family carries a high-risk gene, yet is divided on screening

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Their children vanished in Mexico's cartel war. These mothers won't stop searching

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Jennifer had built a thriving income. Then the rules changed

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Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell has been talking about autism. Experts say he's recruiting

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Enosh has a $600,000 deadline. The clock is ticking

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