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Muscle mapping over lifespan reveals patterns of female ageing

A first-time look at female muscle health over the decades has revealed the critical period in mid-life when women’s physical activity, particularly strength-based exercise, needs to increase, not slow down.

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Not every step counts when it comes to improving mental health

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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Moving the next generation with AI: new tool improves kids’ motor skills

A new artificial intelligence tool is helping teachers and coaches build important motor skills in young children.

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New review highlights how to protect muscle and bone health while losing weight

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.

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How to set realistic exercise goals this year

Dr Jackson Fyfe shares five principles to help make it easier to stick to an exercise routine.

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Deakin retains top spot in global rankings for sports science schools

Deakin University's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) have again been ranked number one in the world for Sports Science Schools in the prestigious ShanghaiRankings Global Ranking of Sports Science Schools and Departments.

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What’s the relationship between hormones and exercise?

When we talk about sport and exercise, it’s easy to forget about the vital role our hormones – the body’s plucky little chemical messenger signals – play.   Yet hormones...

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How to adapt your training for winter

Struggling to get moving in the colder weather? Here’s how to tweak your routine so it doesn’t freeze over.

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New guidelines to help diagnose and treat muscle loss in elderly

A new set of international guidelines aims to improve the clinical treatment of muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, a common condition in older adults that severely impacts quality of life and increases the risk of falls. 

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