Policy research innovations to improve outcomes that matter to rural and remote Australia
Geographically, Australia is one of the largest countries in the world. While much of our population lives in urbanised areas with relatively close access to
Time to put older women’s health on the agenda
As Women’s Health Week unfolds, the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) takes centre stage in advocating for the healthcare needs of older women. This year,
New research: Over half of Australians not friends with colleagues
New research from Orange Sky reveals that over half (55%) of Australians aren’t friends with their colleagues, with one in five (19%) keen to get
Socialising can reduce the risk of dementia and death in older people
A study from UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing found that spending time with loved ones can lower the risk of cognitive decline and
Fore your health: Golf found to have serious benefits for those with osteoarthritis
Playing golf could have serious health benefits for those suffering from osteoarthritis, according to new research by the University of South Australia. Golf is acknowledged
Govt responds to Long COVID inquiry with $50M research investment
The Australian Government has announced that it will provide $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for research into post-acute sequelae
Findings show stronger sense of purpose can lead to better cognitive function in old age
New research suggests that a stronger sense of purpose in life may help promote cognitive resilience among middle-aged adults, according to a recent article published
AI algorithm improves cough detection in electronic devices
Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that significantly improves the detection of human coughing in electronic devices, reducing false positives and requiring fewer sound samples
Researchers to tailor dementia prevention strategies for rural areas
Researchers examine why people living in regional and rural areas are three to five times more likely to develop dementia than their city-dwelling counterparts. The
Flinders researchers awarded grants to improve dementia care
Flinders University researchers are set to increase their understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, address common sleep disturbances, and help people with dementia engage with their loved
Breathing polluted air can increase your risk of dementia, new study finds
A new study has found a concerning link between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia. According to a groundbreaking study from
NHMRC invests $1.5 million in dementia research projects
NHMRC in partnership with Japan AMED has allocated $1.5 million to fund three collaborative projects aimed at understanding the causes of dementia and improving health
