How to live a happier and healthier life and the power of a one-star review

A new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics paints a pretty dire snapshot of the nation's health and wellbeing. It shows that you and I are living in a society that's more socially fragmented, less happy, and less healthy than it has been in years. So, what is needed to live a happier, and healthier life? A panel of experts weighs in on the nation's health, including Dr Jenny Gordon, ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods, Nancy Pachana, geropsychologist, University of Queensland, and Kim van Schooten from the UNSW School of Population Health.

Consumer decisions are now heavily driven by online reviews. Australians can offer online opinions on restaurants, cafes, hair salons, mechanics, call centres... even local schools. But on the flip side, a business can live or die on the power of reviews. One study found 98% of Australians read online reviews before making a purchase. So, how much weight do you give online reviews when you're making a purchase, deciding where to eat, or planning a holiday? Professor Gary Mortimer, retail consumer behaviour expert at QUT Business School, shares his insights. And Cafe Fifty Two co-owner Aisha Jones reveals how she fought back when a customer left her a one-star review. 

ABC Radio National has launched its Top 100 Books of the 21st Century. Over the next few weeks, you can vote for the books that you believe belong on the list. We're asking some notable readers to tell us about the book that changed their life. This week, we spoke to former Play School host Simon Burke. 

The way we think about risk for kids has changed drastically over a generation or two, moving towards a world with all the sharp edges and trip hazards removed. While the chance of harm is minimised, no one is ever challenged in environments with zero risk. Research shows that the benefit does outweigh the risk when it comes to risky play, and a new study includes a tool to calculate exactly where that inflection point is. David Eager, Professor of Risk Management and Injury Prevention at the University of Technology Sydney, breaks down the benefits and harms.