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Physical activity decreases likelihood of depression, major study finds
An international team including researchers from The Black Dog Institute, UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University’s NICM Health Research Institute have […]
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Too many unnecessary medications prescribed for dementia patients
Medication use climbed 10 percent per year among newly diagnosed dementia patients, a new international study led by the University […]
Autism and schizophrenia share common traits
New research at Swinburne has revealed a significant overlap in the traits associated with autism and schizophrenia. It has also […]
Accept yourself, and you’ll eat better
The battle to correct eating disorders has taken an interesting turn with researchers finding that acceptance of weight, body and […]
Five-day Facebook break decreases stress levels
Quitting Facebook may do more than protect your private data – it could also significantly reduce your stress levels. New […]
Self-compassion may break depression link
Being kinder to oneself can weaken the established link between perfectionism and depression, ACU research has found. Perfectionism that involves […]
Opioid analgesics reduce use of antipsychotics in persons with Alzheimer’s dise…
Initiating an opioid analgesic reduced the use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in persons with Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study from […]
StandBy – support after suicide launches dedicated website to help those impact…
StandBy – Support After Suicide is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.standbysupport.com.au, providing a greater online […]
Konnect: R U OK? creates app to increase moments of joy and connection in time …
Encouraging people to spend more time with their friends and family is the driving-force behind a new tool developed by […]
Warning over claims that medical cannabis cuts opioid use
Claims that medical cannabis use has reduced opioid overdose deaths in the United States have been challenged by a University […]
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