Macquarie University
Why subtle changes in memory and thinking should not be dismissed
Underdiagnosis and social isolation may contribute to many older Australians missing out on medical care, new Macquarie University research shows.
Health
Macquarie University
Combining two common medications may pave the way for a new dementia treatment
A world-first clinical trial is combining a commonly used antibiotic and a cough medicine to fight some of the processes that cause a common form of dementia.
Charles Sturt University
Research connects student learning with community experiences
Research projects continue to emerge from the hundreds of health checks Charles Sturt paramedicine students have conducted at the Henty Machinery Field Days.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Research uncovers hidden Australian skin cancer epidemic
Deaths from non-melanoma skin cancers have almost doubled in Australia this millennium – and the culprit is hiding in plain sight, according to new medical research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Edith Cowan University
Building wellbeing literacy through everyday self-care
Professor Narelle Lemon from ECU's School of Education, discusses re-thinking and re-framing wellbeing and everyday self-care at the ECU Lecture Series.
Edith Cowan University
ECU spotlight on innovative student research
WA Mental Health Week provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight the innovative student research that is making positive progress in the critical field of mental health.
Edith Cowan University
Championing Wellbeing Education
This WA Mental Health Week ECU spotlights research on the intricate relationship between education and wellbeing, as a key element of positive mental health.
Edith Cowan University
ECU's new peer-led space breaking down barriers
Research shows that mental health challenges can greatly hinder academic achievement, and for many, these challenges are compounded by difficulties accessing support.
Edith Cowan University
ECU partners with the WA mining sector to create a culture of respect and safety
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre is an ECU industry collaboration centre that is working with the mining sector to build a culture of safety and respect, which has great potential to positively impact the mental and physical health of those in the industry.
Edith Cowan University
Head gets in the way of recovery – new research
Muscle activation in people suffering from hip osteoarthritis might be a case of 'mind over matter', new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown.
Edith Cowan University
Massive funding boost to improve police recruit health and performance
ECU has received funding from State and Federal Governments to implement a world-leading prevention program into WA police recruitment training. The research aims to improve workforce health and reduce injury rates.
Edith Cowan University
Broccoli and kale top the shopping list for lowering blood pressure
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower have been found to lower blood pressure, in comparison to root and squash vegetables, in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure.