Heart Foundation-funded researcher, Dr Katherine Livingstone from Deakin University is developing Veg4Me. It is a web-based app that aims to boost vegetable intake in young adults living in rural Victoria. About Veg4Me App Formative research with young adults and local governments co-designed Veg4Me, a state-of-the-art intervention that can be personalised to address … [Read more...] about Veg4Me App – Designed to boost vegetable intake
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Fitness Influencers: More Talk than Walk
Guest post by researchers, Dr Rachel Curtis and Professor Carol Maher, The University of South Australia. They’re the tanned, toned bodies sporting the latest fitness fashion, but when it comes to body image these ‘fitspiration’ influencers are more talk than walk, according to world-first research from the University of South Australia. In an audit of the leading … [Read more...] about Fitness Influencers: More Talk than Walk
Can Body Beautiful Socials Cause Body Image Disorders?
Guest post by researcher Dr Nada Ibrahim, The Universitas Surabaya and The University of South Australia. It’s often said that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder,’ yet for many young women, the perception of beauty is influenced by what they see and hear on social media. Now, new research from the Universitas Surabaya and the University … [Read more...] about Can Body Beautiful Socials Cause Body Image Disorders?
Sleep Ninja App – Helping Teenagers Sleep Better
Sleep Ninja is an evidence-based app that aims to help teenagers with their sleep and mood. The free app is designed to assist with improvements in sleep, mood, and anxiety. Getting a good night’s sleep during adolescents is important to managing moods. It was created especially for teenagers by the Black Dog Institute. Impact of Good Quality Sleep on … [Read more...] about Sleep Ninja App – Helping Teenagers Sleep Better
Manage Screen Time while Kids are on School Holidays
Guest post by researcher, Dr. Amanda Watson, The University of South Australia. Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great way to keep kids healthy and active over the break. In the first Australian study of its kind, University of South … [Read more...] about Manage Screen Time while Kids are on School Holidays