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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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.
Celebrating a decade of research
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.
2026 Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
We're searching for the next generation of research stars to come and join our world-class research team.
Thriving research partnerships recognised
Celebrating the wonderful research collaborations that are making an impact on health outcomes.
A salty boost helps female athletes go the extra mile in the heat
Women who take a salt tablet with fluid before long distance exercise will perform better in the heat, new research has shown.
Submission to the Australian Government’s 2025-26 budget
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.
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.
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.
Older Aussies use an AI assistant to better manage their diabetes
IPAN researchers are testing how common household AI assistants can help older Australians to help manage type two diabetes, with promising results.
Lifting the lid on ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are dominating our diets – but what does that term actually mean? Through her research, Dr Priscila Machado will develop recommendations on how to best communicate about UPFs to consumers.
Any breastfeeding helps lower BMI to prevent obesity
IPAN research reinforces a well-known link between babies being breastfed and a lower BMI in adulthood.