Do you tend to exercise mainly on the weekends? A new study finds this could offer equivalent benefits for brain health and mental health as staying active throughout the week.
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A study has suggested that consuming ecklonia cava – a type of brown algae – could prevent or delay the onset of Parkinson’s disease.
It’s been a long road, but the government has pushed through NDIS reforms – and lost a lot of political currency with the disability community in the process.
Elvis died on the toilet, possibly of a heart attack. A new Australian-led study involving thousands of people sheds new light on how constipation and heart attacks are linked.
Travellers to South and Central America are being warned to avoid biting insects after a rise in cases of the potential fatal disease caused by Oropouche virus. Here’s what you need to know.
First Nations women are more likely than non-Indigenous women to experience traumatic brain injury from domestic violence. But they don’t always access health care.
Social media challenges can be fun, entertaining – and deadly. Here’s what you need to know about some of the most dangerous.
People who use their voice a lot for work are usually eager to get back to normal – and are more likely to force their voice before it’s ready.
The message that blue light from screens stops you from falling asleep is essentially a myth, albeit a very convincing one. Here’s what’s really going on.
Somatic therapies go further than understanding that emotions like stress can affect physical health. People are guided to bring awareness to their body and explore how sensations may be released.
We hear a lot about women’s biological clock and how age affects the chance of pregnancy. But age also affects men’s fertility. Here’s how.
From boosting energy to reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases, a few cups of coffee every day could be beneficial for your health.
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines. Here’s how.
For many women, strength training is empowering, improving confidence and body image.
A large survey showed links between gaming and wellbeing and found a way to show cause and effect – that even owning a gaming console improved wellbeing.
Some characteristics of the work and study setting – support, safety and flexibility – on ABC show The Assembly would be great to see in ‘real world’ workplaces and universities.
Don’t overlook your nose – it’s could have plenty to tell you about the state of your health
We calculated lost productivity due to long COVID. The impacts were greatest among people aged 30 to 49.
IV fluids are essential to keep patients hydrated during surgery – but there may be some workarounds.
Drug cartels selling drugs in NZ and Australia are using Fiji as a waypoint – where kids as young as nine are being treated for meth addiction, while crime and HIV rates are climbing. What can be done?
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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