PE a forgotten lesson in COVID-19 lockdowns
Physical Education (P.E.), often seen as less important to the school curriculum than other more ‘academic’ subjects, took a further blow during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according […]
Pandemic’s impact on women across social classes
As lockdowns continue around Australia in the wake of the highly infectious Delta strain, new research from Flinders University has revealed that during the pandemic in […]
Fitness apps keep us moving during lockdown
Gyms and sporting clubs might close, and lockdown conditions make it difficult to exercise, but people are urged to take the next step and download fitness […]
Consider all options for pandemic stress
In spite of many clinical options, people with mental health problems including eating disorders often do not access professional help within the crucial first 12 months […]
Junkfood brings pandemic stress ‘relief’
Beware of those snack attacks. A new study in Appetite has confirmed the small luxuries, from sweets and chocolate to salty treats, have helped to lift […]
COVID-19 impact on Australians
Young people, women and those on lower incomes fared worst in maintaining their wellbeing during COVID-19 lockdowns in South Australia, according to the results of a […]
COVID-19 lockdowns lead women to drink more
Feelings of anxiety, pessimism and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic led middle-aged women in both Australia and the UK to stock up on alcohol, which was […]
Patients liked telehealth during COVID-19
The expansion of telehealth-supported access to health care during the COVID-19 pandemic was roundly embraced by general practice patients, according to new Flinders University research. The […]
Students benefited from online learning switch
Students struggling academically benefited most when schools around the world transitioned from classroom teaching to online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the switch […]