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