Health
New Head of School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science commences
Professor Linda Woodhouse, the new Head of the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Curtin University commenced last week.…
New program seeks to improve employment outcomes for refugee women
A new Curtin University-led program aims to help refugee and migrant women identify the strengths and skills they need to…
E-cigarette users at greater risk of turning to traditional smoking
Three in five Australian young adults who currently use e-cigarettes are likely to initiate tobacco cigarette smoking in the next…
Exercise after surgery is important for lung cancer surgery recovery
Lung cancer patients who exercised after the surgery to remove their tumour experienced better fitness levels and strength in their…
Curtin researchers discover new nerve pathway in the body
A newly discovered nerve pathway that connects the foot and the face on the same side of the body may…
Physically demanding jobs linked to poor health in delayed retirement
Men and women who have physically demanding jobs may experience poorer mental and physical health if they delay their retirement,…
Study finds red meat as part of a healthy diet linked to reduced risk of MS
People who consume unprocessed red meat as part of a healthy Mediterranean diet may reduce their risk of multiple sclerosis…
Curtin Professor recognised for commitment to mental health nursing
A Curtin University academic and registered mental health nurse has been presented the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Honour at the Western…
New report finds valued volunteers stay longer
People are more likely to volunteer for a longer period of time if they are told they are making a…
Don’t just survive the work day – thrive at work
We spend approximately 4,821 days at work, or 13.2 years of our lives. It’s no surprise then that work greatly…