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Seven ways to stave off dementia
There are many things we can do to protect our brains and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Professor Viviana Wuthrich shares her seven top tips for keeping our brains healthy for as long as possible.
How music is helping children with hearing loss
New Macquarie University research has revealed how singing, dancing and playing musical instruments has an array of important benefits for children with hearing impairments.
What could the hospital of the future look like?
Artificial intelligence will not be replacing our doctors, nurses and carers, but it does have great potential to assist them. Associate Professor Farah Magrabi of the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University explains how we might experience healthcare in the 2030s.
Common disinfectant may lead to superbug mutation
Householders are being urged to reconsider their use of antibacterial cleaners in the wake of Macquarie University research findings that a commonly-used disinfectant may be promoting antiobiotic resistance.
Please explain: What is a booster and why do I need one?
A high COVID-19 vaccination rate is allowing even the hardest-hit Australian states to begin to return to normal. But why do we need a third shot? Professor Janaki Amin, from the Macquarie University Department of Health Systems and Population, explains.
Please explain: How can we talk to kids about peer pressure?
The Korean Netflix series Squid Game has become a global hit, even making its way into the schoolyard as a violent lunchtime game, reports say. With this in mind, how can families help support kids of all ages as they negotiate the minefield of peer pressure?
Breakthrough in keyhole heart valve replacement
In a world-first breakthrough, Macquarie University researchers have developed a reliably safe and effective way to perform keyhole heart valve replacement surgery, even for the most high-risk patients.
Don’t believe all that you see – a guide to navigating the cosmetic surgery industry
Educating people who are considering cosmetic surgery to see through questionable advertising and sales tactics - as well as introducing mandatory cooling off periods before going ahead - will help keep patients safe from physical, emotional and financial harm, says Professor of Plastic Surgery Anand Deva.
Please explain: What is a phobia?
Fear is normal and protective, but it can also be unhelpful. Associate Professor Melissa Norberg, of Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health, explains what causes phobias - and how they can be overcome.
Please explain: Why do people break rules?
A minority of people have refused to follow rules during COVID lockdowns, from rejecting mask-wearing to demonstrating in the streets. We asked Macquarie University specialists in psychology and criminology for their perspectives on why people insist on breaking rules, even when the consequences can be fatal.
Blood biomarkers show presence of Alzheimer's years before symptoms
Researchers have found blood biomarkers that can show the early presence of Alzheimer’s disease more than a decade before symptoms start to emerge, in a world-first study
In a crisis, it's the simple things that can boost your mental health
While the pandemic has triggered low moods, this is not always the same as mental illness – in crisis situations it’s important to distinguish between the two, says Macquarie University Professor of Psychology Nick Titov.