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- More sleep or more exercise: the best time trade-offs for children’s health https://www.unisa.edu.au/Media-Centre/Releases/2021/more-sleep-or-more-exercise--the-best-time-trade-offs-for-childrens-health/ 82 comments
- Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: study found that children and adults with higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity during the day had less troubled sleep, reduced tiredness, and better sleep quality https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2024/healthy-sleep-needs-a-healthy-day--boost-exercise-to-beat-your-bedtime-blues/ 14 comments science
- How love scrambles the brain: World’s first study investigating the link between the human brain’s behavioural activation system (BAS) and romantic love found that oxytocin combined with dopamine are released during romantic love, activating pathways in the brain associated with positive feelings. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2024/love-scrambles-the-brain-and-scientists-can-now-tell-us-why/ 10 comments science
- A 2000-year-old practice by Chinese herbalists – examining the human tongue for signs of disease – is now being used with machine learning and AI. It is possible to diagnose with 80% accuracy more than 10 diseases based on tongue colour. A new study achieved 94% accuracy with 3 diseases. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2023/eyes-may-be-the-window-to-your-soul-but-the-tongue-mirrors-your-health/ 188 comments science
- Short blood pressure (BP) fluctuations within 24 hours as well as over several days or weeks are linked with impaired cognition in older adults https://unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2023/fluctuating-blood-pressure-a-warning-sign-for-dementia-and-heart-disease/ 14 comments science
- World-first study has found a link between metabolism and dementia-related brain measures, providing valuable insights about the disease: on 26,239 people, researchers found that those with obesity related to liver stress, or to inflammation and kidney stress, had the most adverse brain findings https://unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/metabolism-linked-to-brain-health-say-unisa-researchers/ 3 comments science
- House made of end-of-life tyres: study has tested and verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tyres packed with earth, providing new opportunities for the reuse of end-of-life tyres in the construction industry, the wall proved to be as structurally sound as conventional walls https://unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/study-paves-way-for-widespread-architectural-use-of-end-of-life-tyres/ 10 comments environment
- Research shows a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels of inflammation, providing an important biomarker to identify people at higher risk of or severity of chronic illnesses with an inflammatory component https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/down-on-vitamin-d-it-could-be-the-cause-of-chronic-inflammation/ 60 comments science
- Researchers reviewed almost 400 studies involving 164,000 people across the world using wearable activity trackers (WATs) to monitor their physical activity and found that WATs encourage people to walk up to 40 minutes (~1800 more steps) more each day https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/wearing-your-fitness-on-your-sleeve-is-great-for-the-heart/ 64 comments science
- An international study has established a clear link between mice fed a high-fat diet for 30 weeks, resulting in diabetes, and a subsequent deterioration in their cognitive abilities, including developing anxiety, depression, worsening Alzheimer’s and poor metabolism caused by brain changes https://unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/long-term-high-fat-diet-expands-waistline-and-shrinks-brain/ 668 comments science
- New research shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but may also be aggravating Alzheimer's disease, and causing depression and anxiety. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/long-term-high-fat-diet-expands-waistline-and-shrinks-brain/ 22 comments science
- When children are involved in extracurricular activities, they’re more likely to feel happier and healthier than their counterparts who are glued to a screen, study finds https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/sports-not-screens-the-key-to-happier-healthier-children/ 910 comments science
- A world-first study from the University of South Australia could make this a reality as new genetic research shows a direct link between dementia and a lack of vitamin D https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/vitamin-d-deficiency-leads-to-dementia/ 19 comments worldnews
- A world-first study shows a direct link between dementia and a lack of vitamin D, since low levels of it were associated with lower brain volumes, increased risk of dementia and stroke. In some populations, 17% of dementia cases might be prevented by increasing everyone to normal levels of vitamin D https://unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/vitamin-d-deficiency-leads-to-dementia/ 444 comments science
- Therapy dogs expands the world for autistic children. On average, families visited 8.5 more places and travelled 20 kilometres further from their home after having the dog for more than a year. Parents reported fewer meltdowns among their children who sought out the dog when overwhelmed https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/a-wet-nose-and-a-wagging-tail-opens-a-new-world-for-autistic-kids 66 comments science
- Australian native plants can significantly remediate PFAS pollutants through floating wetlands to create healthier environments for all. Phragmites australis, otherwise known as the common reed, removed legacy PFAS contaminants by 42-53 per cent from contaminated surface water (level: 10 µg/L). https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/hydroponic-native-plants-to-detox-pfas-contaminated-water/ 26 comments science
- Hype up fitness to support kids’ health post-lockdowns https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/hype-up-fitness-to-support-kids-health-post-lockdowns/ 2 comments science
- Not living the dream: Millennials locked out of housing market by older generations https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/not-living-the-dream/ 316 comments economics
- Study: People with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to suffer from heart disease and higher blood pressure, than those with normal levels of vitamin D. For people with the lowest concentrations, the risk of heart disease is more than double that seen for those with sufficient concentrations. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2021/the-sunshine-vitamin-that-delivers-on-cardio-health/ 5 comments science
- Pain science education helped people recover from chronic pain by understanding that it did not mean their body was injured; that stress and emotion can heighten perceptions of pain; and that it was possible to reframe pain as an ‘overprotection’ that could be reduced. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2021/can-we-unlearn-pain-helping-make-sense-of-chronic-pain2/ 45 comments science
- Dairy foods—especially yoghurt—may be capable of reducing blood pressure. They contain micronutrients, including calcium, magnesium and potassium—all of which are involved in regulation of blood pressure. Yoghurt also contains bacteria that promote release of proteins which lowers blood pressure. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2021/a-daily-dose-of-yoghurt-could-be-the-go-to-food--to-manage-high-blood-pressure/ 4 comments science
- A study of over 390,000 people has found causal genetic evidence that cardio health – as reflected in blood pressure and heart rate – influences coffee consumption https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2021/espresso-latte-or-decaf--genetic-code-drives-your-desire-for-coffee/ 21 comments science
- Novel nanotech improves cystic fibrosis antibiotic by 100,000-fold https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2021/novel-nanotech-improves-cystic-fibrosis-antibiotic-by-100000-fold/ 14 comments science
- Sunlight to solve the world’s clean water crisis: Researchers refined technique to derive freshwater from seawater, brackish, or contaminated water, through highly efficient solar evaporation, to deliver enough daily fresh drinking water for a family of four from just 1 square metre of source water. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2021/sunlight-to-solve-the-worlds-clean-water-crisis/ 66 comments science
- The Netherlands, United States, Australia and New Zealand are consuming the highest amounts of designer 'party' drugs, according to wastewater samples taken from eight countries over the New Year period. More than 200 synthetic drugs across all countries were monitored and 16 substances found. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2021/sewage-study-shows-australia-likes-to-party-hard/ 9 comments science
- UniSA scientists have developed the world’s first test to accurately [80 - 83%] predict mood disorders in people, based on the levels of a specific protein found in the brain https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2021/potential-new-biomarker-for-depression-and-bipolar-disorder/ 15 comments science
- Pets, Touch, and COVID-19 - "A new study finds that pets have played a lifesaving role during 2020 lockdowns by providing much-needed comfort via cuddles, pats, and a constant physical presence." https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2020/pets-touch-and-covid-19-why-our-furry-friends-are-lifesavers/ 23 comments science
- Cut chores and kill chill time: new advice to boost children’s academic achievement. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2020/cut-chores-and-kill-chill-time-new-advice-to-boost-childrens-academic-achievement/ 15 comments science
- A world-first study has found that severely overweight people are less likely to be able to re-wire their brains and find new neural pathways, a discovery that has significant implications for people recovering from a stroke or brain injury. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2020/world-first-study-links-obesity-with-reduced-brain-plasticity/ 524 comments science
- New study: if we want to reduce heart disease risk, we need to cut back on how much red meat we eat or be more considered about how we cook it. When red meat is seared at high temperatures, it creates compounds called advanced glycation end products, which can interfere with normal cell functions. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2020/red-hot-meat-the-wrong-recipe-for-heart-disease/ 23 comments science
- Heavier smoking linked to skyrocketing health risks. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2020/heavier-smoking-linked-to-skyrocketing-health-risks/ 16 comments science
- Stereotypes like the 'mad scientist' in movies and TV shows may be affecting the younger generations' perceptions of science, a new survey has found. While many students enjoyed science, few were willing to pursue it as a career, saying it was 'weird'. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2020/weird-science/ 1078 comments science
- A carnivorous frog that was native to Western Australia has set up a new home in South Australia. Scientists say the "indiscriminate eating machine" could wreak havoc on local populations of native animals. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2020/alien-frog-invasion-wreaks-havoc-on-natural-habitat/ 14 comments science
- The brain derives substantial benefits from both high intensity interval training and longer, continuous bouts of moderate exercise. Findings are based on multiple experiments involving people whose brains were monitored after a single bout of aerobic exercise https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2020/want-a-more-elastic-brain-try-mixing-up-your-workout/ 596 comments science
- Young mothers have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to new research from the University of South Australia. https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2019/young-mums-more-likely-to-have-kids-with-adhd/ 35 comments science
- Long-term, high nut consumption could be key to better cognitive health in older people - A new study of 4822 Chinese adults aged 55+ years found that eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day was positively associated with better mental functioning, including improved thinking, reasoning and memory. http://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2019/a-nutty-solution-for-improving-brain-health/#.xjiuxxrzwfb 80 comments science
- A study investigating the impact of different sitting behaviours - watching television, playing video games, playing computer, sitting down to eat, or travelling in a car - found that watching TV is more strongly associated with obesity in both boys and girls than any other type of sitting. http://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2019/sitting-in-front-of-the-tv-puts-kids-in-the-obesity-hotseat/#.xftt11wzauk 11 comments science
- Hoarding old mobile phones is pushing gorillas to the brink of extinction, say conservationists. If ‘conflict’ elements – including gold and coltan – can be recovered from old mobile phones, there is less incentive to mine gorilla habitats for the same minerals. http://unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2018/recycle-your-old-mobile-phone-to-save-gorilla-populations/ 16 comments science
- Nanoparticles derived from green mango peel could be the key to remediating oil sludge in contaminated soil according to new research. The new plant-based nanoparticles can successfully decontaminate oil-polluted soil, removing more than 90% of toxins. http://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2018/green-mango-peel-a-slick-solution-for-oil-contaminated-soils/ 88 comments science
- Artificial intelligence can predict your personality, simply by tracking your eyes. Findings show that people’s eye movements reveal whether they are sociable, conscientious or curious, with the algorithm software reliably recognising four of the Big Five personality traits http://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/releases/2018/artificial-intelligence-can-predict-your-personality-simply-by-tracking-your-eyes/ 229 comments science