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Long term high-fat diet expands waistline and shrinks brain

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Researchers reviewed almost 400 studies involving 164,000 people across the world using wearable activity trackers (WATs) to monitor their physical activity and found WATs encourage people to walk up to 40 minutes (~1800 more steps) more each day

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A world-first study shows a direct link between dementia and a lack of vitamin D, since low levels of it were associated with lower brain volumes, increased risk of dementia and stroke

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When children are involved in extracurricular activities, they’re more likely to feel happier and healthier than their counterparts who are glued to a screen, study finds

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Therapy dogs expands the world for autistic children

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Australian native plants can significantly remediate PFAS pollutants through floating wetlands to create healthier environments for all

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New study based on the review of 12 studies with people with anxiety, depression and panic disorders, found that, regardless of age, there’s a link between mental illness and widely fluctuating blood pressure, which can lead to cardiovascular disease and organ damage

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Pain science education helped people recover from chronic pain by understanding that it did not mean their body was injured; that stress and emotion can heighten perceptions of pain; and that it was possible to reframe pain as an ‘overprotection’ that could be reduced.

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Too much could be dragging us down, especially when it comes to brain health

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Novel nanotech improves cystic fibrosis antibiotic by 100,000-fold

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A study of over 390,000 people has found causal genetic evidence that cardio health – as reflected in blood pressure and heart rate – influences coffee consumption

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Same decline in children's BMI may be achieved by extra sleep or extra exercise

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Sunlight to solve the world’s clean water crisis: Researchers refined technique to derive freshwater from seawater, brackish, or contaminated water, through highly efficient solar evaporation, to deliver enough daily fresh drinking water for a family of four from just 1 square metre of source water.

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The Netherlands, United States, Australia and New Zealand are consuming the highest amounts of designer 'party' drugs, according to wastewater samples taken from eight countries over the New Year period

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According to new research, a happy and secure childhood does not always protect a child from developing a mental illness later in life.

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UniSA scientists have developed the world’s first test to accurately [80 - 83%] predict mood disorders in people, based on the levels of a specific protein found in the brain

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Pets, Touch, and COVID-19 - "A new study finds that pets have played a lifesaving role during 2020 lockdowns by providing much-needed comfort via cuddles, pats, and a constant physical presence."

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A world-first study has found severely overweight people are less likely to be able to re-wire their brains and find new neural pathways, a discovery that has significant implications for people recovering from a stroke or brain injury.

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New study: if we want to reduce heart disease risk, we need to cut back on how much red meat we eat or be more considered about how we cook it

4 years ago unisa.edu.au disease

A carnivorous frog that was native to Western Australia has set up a new home in South Australia

4 years ago unisa.edu.au australia

Stereotypes like the 'mad scientist' in movies and TV shows may be affecting the younger generations' perceptions of science, a new survey has found

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The brain derives substantial benefits from both high intensity interval training and longer, continuous bouts of moderate exercise

5 years ago unisa.edu.au brain

Young mothers have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to new research from the University of South Australia.

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Long-term, high nut consumption could be key to better cognitive health in older people - A new study of 4822 Chinese adults aged 55+ years found eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day was positively associated with better mental functioning…

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A study investigating the impact of different sitting behaviours - watching television, playing video games, playing computer, sitting down to eat, or travelling in a car - found watching TV is more strongly associated with obesity in both boys and girls than any other type of sitting.

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Hoarding old mobile phones is pushing gorillas to the brink of extinction, say conservationists

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Nanoparticles derived from green mango peel could be the key to remediating oil sludge in contaminated soil according to new research

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Artificial intelligence can predict your personality, simply by tracking your eyes

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Long term high-fat diet expands waistline and shrinks brain

Researchers reviewed almost 400 studies involving 164,000 people across the world using wearable activity trackers (WATs) to monitor their physical activity and found WATs encourage people to walk up to 40 minutes (~1800 more steps) more each day

A world-first study shows a direct link between dementia and a lack of vitamin D, since low levels of it were associated with lower brain volumes, increased risk of dementia and stroke

When children are involved in extracurricular activities, they’re more likely to feel happier and healthier than their counterparts who are glued to a screen, study finds

Therapy dogs expands the world for autistic children

Australian native plants can significantly remediate PFAS pollutants through floating wetlands to create healthier environments for all

New study based on the review of 12 studies with people with anxiety, depression and panic disorders, found that, regardless of age, there’s a link between mental illness and widely fluctuating blood pressure, which can lead to cardiovascular disease and organ damage

Pain science education helped people recover from chronic pain by understanding that it did not mean their body was injured; that stress and emotion can heighten perceptions of pain; and that it was possible to reframe pain as an ‘overprotection’ that could be reduced.

Too much could be dragging us down, especially when it comes to brain health

Novel nanotech improves cystic fibrosis antibiotic by 100,000-fold

A study of over 390,000 people has found causal genetic evidence that cardio health – as reflected in blood pressure and heart rate – influences coffee consumption

Same decline in children's BMI may be achieved by extra sleep or extra exercise

The Netherlands, United States, Australia and New Zealand are consuming the highest amounts of designer 'party' drugs, according to wastewater samples taken from eight countries over the New Year period

According to new research, a happy and secure childhood does not always protect a child from developing a mental illness later in life.

UniSA scientists have developed the world’s first test to accurately [80 - 83%] predict mood disorders in people, based on the levels of a specific protein found in the brain

Pets, Touch, and COVID-19 - "A new study finds that pets have played a lifesaving role during 2020 lockdowns by providing much-needed comfort via cuddles, pats, and a constant physical presence."

A world-first study has found severely overweight people are less likely to be able to re-wire their brains and find new neural pathways, a discovery that has significant implications for people recovering from a stroke or brain injury.

New study: if we want to reduce heart disease risk, we need to cut back on how much red meat we eat or be more considered about how we cook it

A carnivorous frog that was native to Western Australia has set up a new home in South Australia

Stereotypes like the 'mad scientist' in movies and TV shows may be affecting the younger generations' perceptions of science, a new survey has found

The brain derives substantial benefits from both high intensity interval training and longer, continuous bouts of moderate exercise

Young mothers have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to new research from the University of South Australia.

Long-term, high nut consumption could be key to better cognitive health in older people - A new study of 4822 Chinese adults aged 55+ years found eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day was positively associated with better mental functioning…

A study investigating the impact of different sitting behaviours - watching television, playing video games, playing computer, sitting down to eat, or travelling in a car - found watching TV is more strongly associated with obesity in both boys and girls than any other type of sitting.

Hoarding old mobile phones is pushing gorillas to the brink of extinction, say conservationists

Nanoparticles derived from green mango peel could be the key to remediating oil sludge in contaminated soil according to new research

Artificial intelligence can predict your personality, simply by tracking your eyes