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Preventing falls in older adults
Evidence shows that exercise and nutrition interventions can manage the risk of older adults suffering falls. IPAN experts explain how.
Active breaks help children think better and manage their behaviour
In a world first finding, Deakin researchers have discovered that short active breaks in the classroom improve children’s brain functioning and impulse control.
Combining lifestyle behaviours to explore obesity risk in school-aged children
Studying the combined impact of different lifestyle behaviours of children could be the key to a better understanding of overweight and obesity.
Influences on physical activity and screen time among new mums at risk of depression
What stops mums at risk of postnatal depression from being physically active and limiting screen time? IPAN researchers have explored these influences and tell us how new mums can be more active to improve their mental health.
Personalised nutrition is trendy, but can it help us eat less junk food?
A new study has shown that advances in personalised nutrition can improve the diets of Australians.
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.
Do naturally high testosterone levels equal stronger female athletic performance? Not necessarily
New IPAN-led research casts doubt on the rules preventing female athletes with naturally high testosterone levels from competing in some track events – Associate Professor Severine Lamon explains for The Conversation.
High protein intake in babies linked to obesity in childhood
Feeding children too much protein when they are babies can increase their chance of being overweight when they reach primary school age, new studies have confirmed.