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Stroke survivors urged to keep moving
Most stroke survivors are doing little or no physical activity and spend most of their time sitting or lying down, […]
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Re-training the brain in pain
Psychologists are working on ways to reduce the brain’s sensitivity to pain, with the aim of improving pain management techniques. […]
What fly guts could reveal about our health
New evidence reveals the gut bacteria composition of the common fruit fly affects consumption as well as reproductive behaviour – […]
Could too much sitting be bad for our brain?
In many aspects of our life when we need to use our brain power, we tend to sit down: at […]
Treatment for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
A new research study from the University of Sydney has found that for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, the most effective […]
Influenza linked to deadly brain disease
University of Sydney researchers have established a link between influenza and devastating brain diseases in children. Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, […]
The effects of childhood stroke on motor skills
Stroke is one of the top 10 causes of death in children, yet there is very little research around childhood […]
Community language versions of dementia and driving aid booklet launched
The decision to give up driving is a difficult one for dementia sufferers – and their families or carers – […]
Pop on the kettle to prevent disease
There is now even more reason to enjoy a cup of tea with a new review of existing research showing […]
Responding to foetal alcohol impacts in children
Children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are more likely to fail at school, have attention problems and talk about […]
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