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Smokers trying to quit: Don't stop thinking about cigarettes
3 September 2010Blocking thoughts of cigarettes helps reduce smokers' intake at first, but means they smoke more than usual when they stop suppressing, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. - more
Keys to keeping your body and golf game on par
2 September 2010Golf can be played competitively or just for leisure, and for professional players on the 2010 PGA Tour, the game is probably a combination of both. The game demands skill and physical discipline because improper technique can lead to discomfort, minor injury, or even joint replacement. Whether on the golf course or at the driving range, your swing and technique can make or break a ... - more
Stigma stops doctors seeking help for depression and anxiety
2 September 2010Findings of a research review commissioned by beyondblue: the national depression initiative to investigate the mental health of medical students and doctors were presented at a forum of the beyondblue Doctors' Mental Health Program in Melbourne on Tuesday 31 August.The Mental Health of Doctors - A systematic literature ... - more
Garlic may play vital role in treating hypertension
1 September 2010A University of Adelaide study shows that aged garlic extract may help lower blood pressure in the 3.7 million Australians who suffer hypertension. - more
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Brain response same to acute and chronic sleep loss
31 August 2010Burning the candle at both ends for a week may take an even bigger toll than you thought.Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that five nights of restricted sleep - four hours a night - affect the brain in a way similar to that seen after acute total sleep deprivation. - more
Hey, egghead! Good foods for your brain
31 August 2010Notice how coffee can kickstart your brain? Or the kids go mental after a load of lollies at the Royal Show? That's our brain reacting to what we are eating and drinking. If just a little bit of caffeine and sugar can produce such significant effects, imagine what a lifestyle of eating great brain food could do for ... - more
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Do you have pain beneath the heel?
31 August 2010If so, you may be eligible to participate in research at La Trobe University. The aim of the research is to compare the effect of an anti-inflammatory injection with a saline (placebo) injection for relief of pain due to plantar fasciitis. - more
Immune responses during pregnancy linked to schizophrenia among offspring
30 August 2010Infections like the flu are common occurrences during pregnancy, and research has shown that children born to mothers who suffered from flu, viruses and other infections during pregnancy have about a 1.5 to 7 times increased risk for schizophrenia. A new study out of Temple University examines what's behind that link. - more
Osteoporosis fractures significantly reduce quality of life
29 August 2010University of Sydney researchers studying the impact of fractures from osteoporosis have found female sufferers experienced a significant reduction in their quality of life similar to or worse than that of patients with diabetes, arthritis, lung disease and other chronic illnesses. - more
Women's cholesterol levels vary with phase of menstrual cycle ’
28 August 2010National Institutes of Health researchers have shown that women's cholesterol levels correspond with monthly changes in oestrogen levels. This natural variation, they suggest, might indicate a need to take into account the phases of a woman's monthly cycle before evaluating her cholesterol measures. On average, the total cholesterol level of the women in the study varied 19 per cent over the ... - more
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