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adults
Research
New study reveals depression can accelerate ageing in older adults
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 23, 2023

Older adults with depression age faster than their peers, with evidence of accelerated biological ageing, poor physical and brain health and worse cardiovascular health. UConn

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supercars
Research
Study reveals worrying trend in sun protection in Townsville’s V8 Supercars
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2023

Women attending Townsville’s V8 Supercars event were found not to be wearing the right hats for sun protection and without continued efforts towards sun protection.

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NARI
Aged Care
NARI receives $3.5m funding grants for better health outcomes for older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2023

NARI has received over $3.5 million in funding from the MRFF to support four research projects aimed at improving the health outcomes of older Australians.

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personality traits
Research
Unlock the secret to a satisfying life with these personality traits
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2023

Have you ever wondered what personality traits make people truly happy and satisfied with their lives? According to recent research published by the American Psychological

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memory
Research
Memory loss may be reversed, thanks to cutting-edge brain study
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 16, 2023

Recent research has found that if neural assemblies in the brain fail to synchronise, memory can be lost, presenting viable targets for therapeutic interventions at

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mediterranean
Research
Mediterranean-Asian diet may help prevent prostate cancer, study shows
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 10, 2023

A University of South Australia-led research has found that regular consumption of a Mediterranean or Asian diet reduces the risk of prostate cancer diagnosis in

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cholesterol
Research
Breakthrough drug trial shows potential to revolutionise cholesterol treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 8, 2023

Bempedoic acid completes a four-year clinical trial showing the potential to save hundreds of thousands of Australians with high cholesterol. A new pill that could

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autophagy
Research
Autophagy-focused treatment for Parkinson’s holds promise, UQ study says
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

Parkinson’s gene contributes to brain debris, changing treatment focus to autophagy, says University of Queensland research. New research from the University of Queensland has identified

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falls
Aged Care, Aged Care, Research
Groundbreaking falls prevention research approved for aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

VMCH partners with innovative falls detection technology provider HomeGuardian and leading researchers from Deakin University in a three-year study. Funding for the falls prevention research

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pets
Aged Care, Aged Care
Why pets should be considered an essential part of aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The UNISA researchers call for financial support for pets in aged care, citing the mental health and well-being benefits of human-animal relations for residents. Furry,

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mushroom
Healthcare News, Research
Could lion’s mane mushroom be the key to preventing cognitive decline?
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

A team of researchers from The University of Queensland may have discovered the key to better memory and cognitive function in an unexpected source: the

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Lymphatic
Research
Lymphatic Vessels’ discovery brings hope for lymphoedema treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 9, 2023

The secret to unlocking a cure for lymphoedema may lie in a groundbreaking discovery made by scientists. An international team of researchers, led by the

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