Women prefer health and fitness, not perfection
Images of fit, toned bodies on social media claim to provide fitness inspiration, but millions of photos tagged #fitspo could be having the opposite effect. A […]
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Can a happy gut help the mind?
Research is supporting the idea that eating a balanced diet and promoting gut health can optimise brain function and mood. Nutrition plays a vital role in […]
Promising results for new PTSD therapy
More participants are needed for development of an expanded treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Flinders University researchers are conducting a PTSD therapy trial which aims […]
We are Panthers: hear us roar
Flinders University is sponsoring a new senior women’s football program to help develop the elite talent pathway for female players. The announcement comes as Flinders enters its […]
$24.6m boost for medical research
From diabetes, cancer and heart disease to chronic pain and major depression, 12 new research grants announced today cap off a big year for Flinders medical […]
Zombies and Vikings make learning fun
Beware – the ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ will return to Flinders Bedford Park next year. Using theoretically-grounded techniques, the new course put science students to the survival test […]
Aged care homes under consumer watch
A new evidence-based index offers insights into consumer experiences of aged care. The Consumer Choice Index – 6 Dimension (CCI-6D) questionnaire was designed by Flinders University’s […]
Mental health care goes digital
Patients can now sign up online to trial a digital system which has potential to change the way Australia’s mental health care system operates. The AI2 (Actionable […]
Research helps things go better than Coke
Obesity, tooth decay and risk of diabetes are among the pitfalls of excessive soft drink consumption which is plaguing communities around the world. Research into managing […]