A groundbreaking new study by Deakin University, supported by Monash University and the University of Melbourne, has revealed the impact of racism on women and girls in community sport in Victoria.
Young adults living in rural areas ate more vegetables after using an app that helped them shop for and cook healthier foods.
A new study looking at the mental health benefits of exercise has shed fresh light on the ‘type’ of physical activity most likely to boost mood.
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A new artificial intelligence tool is helping teachers and coaches build important motor skills in young children.
New research has found male coaches often learn from experience, rather than education and development, about how to successfully meet the participation, wellbeing, and performance needs of the women and girls they coach.
Victorian primary school children are getting almost half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and it is linked to unhealthy weight gain in older aged children.
Cutting calories without an exercise and nutrition plan can lead to losses in muscle and bone, in addition to fat, a new review from Deakin University warns.
Have you ever wanted to have your voice heard and make a difference to health research? Hear from a consumer member and one of our researchers on how and why they decided to get involved in our Consumer Network.
This year marks 10 years since Deakin’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition was established with a clear vision: to improve health outcomes through quality research.
Celebrating the wonderful research collaborations that are making an impact on health outcomes.
Here's what to know if you're worried about your back curving as you age. Dr Jakub Mesinovich and A/Prof David Scott explain in an article for The Conversation.
Women who take a salt tablet with fluid before long distance exercise will perform better in the heat, new research has shown.
Two flagship initiatives developed at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, would improve health and wellbeing for Australian children throughout their lives, with national implementation support from the Australian Government.
The theme for International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 is 'Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science'. We sat down with Dr Shannon Sahlqvist, Senior Lecturer and Sustainability cross-domain theme co-lead at IPAN, to understand more about her career in science working to tackle the global challenge of sustainability.
Professor Jenny Veitch is renowned for her research examining how the neighbourhood environment affects physical activity. Her research and stakeholder engagement has had broad impact, earning her funding from several prestigious schemes and industry sources, as well as multiple awards and nominations for research excellence and innovation.