Striking a chord for painless practice

Professor of Music Tim McKenry has some helpful tips to get your child practising their instrument. 

A little drug called exercise changing cancer care

Australia’s first exercise program for cancer patients is making waves.

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.

The imitation game: Why we follow the crowd in times of crisis

Irrational herd behaviour can be magnified by uncertainty and upheaval. But crisis can also prompt more positive imitation. 

The benefit of time-restricted eating

How time-restricted eating can make a big impact for those with type 2 diabetes and why we should all curb late-night snacking.

Digital detox: how taking a break from Facebook can reduce stress

Ever tried a Facebook detox? New research shows you’ll probably be less stressed if you do.  

How to exercise when you're stuck at home

Even if the arrival of Covid-19 means you're spending a lot more time at home, Dr Craig Duncan says there's still ways to keep fit and healthy – and off the couch.

Sorting fact from fiction in the world of fitness and nutrition

World-renowned researcher, Professor John Hawley, helps navigate the seemingly endless stream of fad diets and exercise trends.