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Novel shoe insoles step in right direction for multiple sclerosis
An international team of researchers is trialling specially designed shoe insoles aimed at improving the mobility of people with multiple […]
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Sitting not linked to incident diabetes
Sitting may not be as deadly as previously thought, with new research led by the University of Sydney ruling out […]
Low testosterone thresholds established for Type 2 Diabetes
Research into Type 2 Diabetes conducted by Western Sydney University has for the first time established a range of clinical […]
Toe training may keep the elderly upright
Researchers at Victoria University are investigating if toe training – strengthening the muscles in the toes and the feet – […]
Resistance training may improve older men’s bones in fight against osteoporosis
A new study targeting older men with low bone mass expects to see big improvements in bone and muscle strength […]
Regular exercise protects against cognitive decline in later years
Regular exercise in middle age is the best lifestyle change a person can make to prevent cognitive decline in the […]
First steps in muscle regeneration
Scientists from Monash University’s Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) have found the first real evidence of how muscles may be […]
Childhood fitness a trump card in better adult heart health
A new study from a group of international researchers, including those at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical […]
Mobile devices help manage diabetes
An innovative pilot program led by the University of Canberra has found mobile devices such as iPads can help people […]
Decreasing falls in elderly just a step away
Trips and falls that are so common and costly among the elderly could be reduced with special shoe insoles invented […]
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