Reading app boosts kids’ literacy
A new Flinders University study of primary school children shows a science‑based digital phonics reading app can accelerate early reading while helping teachers quickly identify students […]
Eat like me to look like me
Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW) runs from 7-13 September Healthy eating content on social media may be promoting more than wellbeing, with new […]
Eczema effects are more than just skin deep
Eczema affects about one in three Australians, with up to 20 per cent of children living with atopic eczema – yet while physical symptoms are well […]
Consuming my bodyweight in videos
Millions of people watch social media stars consume enormous amounts of food online, but new research suggests these viral eating videos could be contributing to how […]
Measuring more than recovery: new healthcare tool for older Australians
Older Australians account for almost half of all hospitalisations and more than half of total patient days, yet there is no consistent way to measure if […]
New national framework for older Australians
Researchers from the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Centre at SAHMRI and Flinders University have led the development of a new national framework to improve […]
From speed to stability: how ageing changes the way we walk
Reasons why our walking becomes slower and more tiring with age have been uncovered by new Australian research — with findings showing the body increasingly sacrifices efficiency […]
Ageing well in a digital world
As Australia and the world face rapidly ageing populations, technology is increasingly promoted as the answer to helping older people live safely, independently and well – […]
TikTok’s muscle dream is a nightmare for young men
New Australian research has found that popular fitness and supplement videos on TikTok can leave young men feeling worse about their fitness and nutrition, and increase […]