Physical activity targets must change to optimise mental health
November 20, 2019
Global physical activity guidelines should be extended to ensure they have the best impact on...
Study shows texting a cheap way to reduce deaths by number one killer
November 12, 2019
A simple text message can help lower blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in...
World-first Deakin study pinpoints best exercises to beat back pain
November 12, 2019
Active treatments including Pilates, stabilisation exercises, weight training and aerobic exercise could be the most...
From senior cit to senior fit: Gym trial puts weight behind active bones
October 4, 2019
Community exercise programs could be key to helping Australia’s ageing population maintain bone and muscle...
Middle-age critical for brain health in later years – Dementia Action Week
September 17, 2019
Lifestyle choices made in mid-life could have a significant impact on future dementia risk, research...
Women’s Health Week: simple tips to improve your wellbeing
September 4, 2019
In celebration of Women’s Health Week (2–6 September), we lined up some of our leading female...
Healthy active learning at school
August 28, 2019
Inactivity is one of the leading contributors to chronic disease – yet almost three out...
Improving family diets
August 21, 2019
What can be done at a policy level to encourage families to improve dietary choices?...
Deakin mega-study shows sitting not so bad for back pain
August 16, 2019
In good news for those with desk jobs, a new Deakin University mega-study into the...
Teenagers who play sport after school are only 7 minutes more active per day than those who don’t
August 6, 2019
Teenagers who play organised sport only get seven minutes more physical activity per day, on...