Women deflated by #Fitspo images
Researchers have found that #Fitspiration is flawed, making many women feel worse about themselves and their bodies rather than inspiring them to exercise. Despite the positive […]
Special disaster evacuation centres
Specialist evacuation shelters should be considered for vulnerable Australians during state emergencies to improve the standard of care and safety levels for ageing communities with preexisting […]
Spotlight on drug use in aged care
Residential aged care providers should rethink use of psychotropic medicines according to researchers behind the latest research in South Australia. Dr Stephanie Harrison, the lead author […]
Virtual games help people stand and walk in rehab
Virtual reality, activity monitors and handheld devices can increase the chances people will stand and walk after a stroke, brain injury, fall or fracture. A study […]
Futuristic human forms: an exhibition
In a world where technology, medicine and engineering collide, what is the future of human biology? It’s a question being considered by STELARC: Posthuman Bodies, a […]
Injury risks of footy, cycling and other sport
Sporting injuries make a mark every year, with almost one-third of the 60,000 Australians admitted to hospital connected to one of the football codes. A new […]
Tributes to extraordinary Flinders alumni
Women who have dared to dream big and succeed – by creating the Space School in Adelaide, and fighting for people with disabilities – are among […]
Flinders University in northern suburbs
Sasha Clarke dreamt of helping people with learning difficulties achieve their goals but wasn’t sure how to make her dream a reality. That was before enrolling […]
United stand to raise 1.5°C awareness
What do MPs and mayors, the heads of the Adelaide Festival, Fringe, and Emergency Services; dozens of students, and a bunch of scientists have in common? […]