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Online solution for OCD treatment

Almost 1 in 30 Australians experience obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) at some stage in their life. OCD, previously recognised by the […]

Don’t forget to plan for dementia care – and prevention

Poor public understanding of dementia care, treatment and prevention have emerged in new Flinders research. Recent reports from the Rehabilitation, Aged […]

Psychopaths struggle to recognise genuine emotion

New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found people with high levels of psychopathic traits have difficulty telling […]

Pets offer therapeutic aid for people with borderline personality disorder

People living with borderline personality disorder may enjoy a better quality of life by owning a pet, new research led […]

‘Counting your drinks’ reduces alcohol consumption

The most effective way for Australians to reduce their alcohol consumption is counting their drinks, new research led by Curtin […]

‘Mind over matter’ key to a healthy lifestyle

People who want to increase their participation in regular exercise and adopt a healthier lifestyle may be best to mentally […]

Sugar improves memory in over-60s, helping them work smarter

A small dose of sugar can improve memory in older adults, motivate them to work harder and puts them in […]

Warming up to the benefits of stretching

Stretching before exercise has no impact an athlete’s performance on the field, new research from Edith Cowan University has found. […]

Neuroticism blamed for smartphone addiction

A third of young Australian smartphone users have reported feeling anxious if unable to regularly check their phones, according to […]

Why your goals may be making you miserable

In an age where we are constantly juggling different goals across work, leisure and other commitments, researchers have found pursuing […]