Holding back the blues: prevention research for older people
Approximately 10 to 15 per cent of older people experience depression. A miracle pill to banish the black dog for good would be helpful. But, research from Deakin University’s...
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Could a better diet improve mental health?
If you want to do right by the planet, the general advice is to eat an abundance of fruit and vegetables, as well as whole grains and nuts, and...
Changing how we view eye conditions
Growing up we were always told too much TV would make our eyes go square. But fast forward a few years and researchers are increasingly turning to virtual reality...
Getting creative for our mental health
Humans have been creating since prehistoric times, when our ancestors left their first marks on cave walls. Creativity is an inherent part of being human. But the demands of...
Looking at diet and exercise to treat COVID-19 related depression
The powerful potential of food and physical activity to calm the mind and restore mental well-being will be tested in a new study looking for a sustainable treatment for...
Major study to unravel secrets of chronic fatigue syndrome
A Deakin University research team will begin a world-first study into the causes and possible treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome, a little understood condition that affects many thousands of...
Researchers examine the role of muscle strength in ageing cognitive health
Research is showing a strong link between handgrip strength, walking speed and cognition, indicating how improved physical health could boost elderly minds. Based at Barwon Health, in the heart...
Top scientific honour for Deakin neuroscientist
Thousands of people around the world with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression are benefitting from the work of Alfred Deakin Professor Michael Berk. Professor Berk...
Fruit rind to help treat bipolar depression in new trial
The fruit of the mangosteen tree has been used as a traditional medicine in South East Asia for centuries. Now, scientists are hoping it could help treat bipolar depression....