Veg4Me app gets thumbs up as young adults eat their veggies
Young adults living in rural areas ate more vegetables after using an app that helped them shop for and cook healthier foods.
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Stories from our Consumer Network
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.
Is red meat bad for you? And does it make a difference if it’s a processed burger or a lean steak?
A juicy burger is a staple in many Australians’ diet. Yet research shows regularly eating red meat can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. But is eating a beef burger worse for your health than eating a lean grass-fed steak? And how much red meat should we really be eating?
Australians tell us what they want in parks and playgrounds
A major national study into suburban parks and playgrounds has identified a wish-list of features that meet the needs of various user groups.
Heart Foundation funding for IPAN research projects
Two IPAN researchers have been awarded funding for their projects as part of a new $13.9 million Heart Foundation research funding package.
Eating your way to a healthy heart
Eating a healthy Mediterranean-style diet can help minimise the risk of heart attack, even for those genetically pre-disposed to heart disease, new research shows.
Small but mighty: The importance of the microvasculature for exercise and metabolism
The smallest blood vessels in our body, often called the microvasculature, are just as important as larger arteries or the heart when it comes to maintaining health and preventing conditions such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Providing rehab from afar: Professor Ralph Maddison
Using digital health technologies, Professor Maddison is helping patients with cardiovascular disease to access the care they need.
Are nuts making you fat?
As a high-calorie, fat-rich food, it’s easy to see why weight-conscious individuals may hesitate to snack on nuts. However, closer inspection shows that nuts are not only energy and nutrient-dense powerhouses, but they can also help you control your weight.
Only 7% of Australians are healthy
A recent study conducted by researchers at Deakin University has found that by using what researchers have labelled a Health Behaviour Score (HBS), only 7% of Australian adults are healthy – think you’re one of them?