An egg a day can help maintain Vitamin D levels in winter, new research finds
Eating an egg a day can help keep Vitamin D deficiencies at bay during the winter months, new IPAN research has shown.
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Children score D- for physical activity as experts fear health crisis looms
The latest national report card on children's physical activity shows young Australians are not moving enough and experts worry that sedentary living patterns established in childhood will increase the risk of poor health outcomes in later life.
Midlife diet could help you eat your way to a healthy brain
People who eat a healthy diet during middle age have a larger brain volume than those with less healthy diets new research reveals, suggesting food choices in midlife may reduce the risk of dementia and other degenerative brain disorders as we age.
Lockdowns meant long hours of screen time and less activity for families
Screen time behaviour among Australian families changed dramatically during last year’s COVID lockdown with children spending almost 27 more hours each week on their screens, a new study has found.
My Baby Now App
A new app helping parents and caregivers cut through conflicting information.
Nuts are brain-boosting food for older adults
Eating a moderate amount of nuts is linked to better cognitive performance in older adults, new research has shown.
New study shows active breaks in the classroom benefit children with intellectual disabilities
Classroom-based active breaks can increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behaviour, and may also benefit the working memory of children with intellectual disability, new IPAN research shows.
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.
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.
Deakin University wins MRFF grant for a 4-year Tele-health study to reduce falls and fracture risk
Researchers from IPAN have secured $1.4 million under the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund to conduct a world-first trial on the role of telehealth.
What exercise is best for chronic low back pain?
Back pain is the greatest cause of disability and lost productivity worldwide. Back pain generates significant financial costs for society in developed countries, such as the USA, Japan, Europe...
Let’s not forget the bones of the problem: Osteoporosis is not just a disease of the frail older adult
Fast facts about osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a major public health concern. It is a common disease that occurs when bones become weak and at risk of fracture due to...