Walk on: getting Victoria on the move
August 2, 2019
One of the simplest ways to prevent obesity is to walk more, every day. But...
Getting dads on board to keep kids healthy
July 18, 2019
A new study has found dads might need a confidence boost to persist with healthy...
National Diabetes Week – Diabetes research at IPAN
July 15, 2019
Diabetes is one of the biggest health challenges facing Australia. According to Diabetes Australia, around...
What you need to know about the new muscle disease ‘sarcopenia’
July 4, 2019
We all know about osteoporosis: what it does to your bones and how to prevent...
Five ways teens can cut their sedentary time
June 19, 2019
New research is showing that teenagers are falling prey to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle...
Kids’ diets and screen time: to set up good habits, make healthy choices the default at home
June 6, 2019
The availability of junk foods and screens is increasingly creating challenges for parents. But in...
The role of technology in supporting improved nutrition and physical activity in people with cancer
May 31, 2019
This blog is by Dr Nicole Kiss, Clinical Research Fellow, Institute for Physical Activity and...
Let’s not forget the bones of the problem: Osteoporosis is not just a disease of the frail older adult
October 18, 2018
Fast facts about osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a major public health concern. It is a common...
Understanding how food affects your mood
October 15, 2018
The dreaded sugar crash following your 3.30 sugar pick-me-up, or the post-lunch slump- most of...
Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy shown to impact the health of both mothers and babies in developing countries
September 25, 2018
This blog originally appeared on Deakin Nutrition Our next blog is by Dr Paige van...