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How video games can be harnessed for enhanced learning
Gaming can give schoolboys improved self-esteem and learning opportunities, says ACU’s Associate Professor Laura Scholes.
How to prepare for anything life can throw at you
Self-compassion is the new ‘superpower’ that can give students resilience and inner calm, with Dr Madeleine Ferrari.
The challenge of getting people to move more
How the simple act of a morning walk can sharpen the brain.
The athlete's food: How to fuel elite sportspeople
What’s the best diet for elite athletes? It’s complicated, but ACU researchers say the evidence points to a personalised approach.
Going on a diet? Get good at eating instead
It may be time to ditch the diet. Research shows nurturing a positive relationship with food is a healthier approach to eating.
Inspiring young women to be their best
The former Olympic gymnast using sport and exercise to empower a new generation of strong, healthy and confident young girls.
How to get kids to move more
Despite our sports-loving culture, Aussie kids don’t get enough activity. Taren Sanders explains how we can get them moving.
Does social media influence our memory?
Dr Diane Charleson's new research is about how we make memories – and like it or not, social media is getting in on the action.
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