Parents surveyed on underage drinking
New research led by Flinders University is expanding the understanding of parents’ attitudes towards supplying alcohol to their underage children. Published in the Health Promotion International […]
Investigating boys’ sleeping patterns before their teenage years
The time it takes for Australian boys to fall asleep remains the same between 10 and 12 years of age, according to new Flinders University research. […]
Soft drink adverts tap most vulnerable
What keeps consumers hooked on high sugar soft drink? Advertising, of course. But why are some consumers more adept at ignoring these cues than others? A […]
Sleep glasses help teenagers see the light
Bright light glasses have been shown to help sleep, and even bolster learning and cognitive skills in teenagers. Invented by psychologists and sleep experts at Flinders […]
Teen terminal illness blurs boundaries
Working with adolescents and young adults with a terminal illness calls for special training.
Poor sleeping habits earn bad marks
Grumpiness and lethargy are well recognised behaviours in schoolkids with insufficient sleep, but a new study at Flinders University shows that lack of sleep impairs children’s […]