Mothers’ role in body image

Experts have warned that ‘fat talk’ by mothers can unwittingly create problems for their daughter’s body satisfaction and even cause future disordered eating. Flinders University psychology […]

Size matters when ordering food online

What effect does verbal size descriptors have on portion size selections when people order their meals online? Quite a lot – and some cues can prompt […]

How to kick a Red Bull habit – study

Regular consumers of popular caffeinated energy drinks may need help kicking the habit. New Flinders University research, published in the international journal PLOS One, put a […]

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 […]

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 […]