Promoting health and well-being can be a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate the holiday season. This Christmas, consider swapping out traditional gifts for ones that inspire a healthier lifestyle.HMRI Population Health researcher Dr Nicole Nathan shares her gift ideas to help you wrap up well-being and share the joy of health with your loved ones.
Category: Research
Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
Do detoxes work? Research dietitian Laureate Professor Clare Collins AO explains
Making medicine with artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is supporting Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) with important exploration into new therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Ulcerative Colitis, made possible by a $98,700 grant from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
4 benefits of exercise for people living with COPD and chronic lung conditions
COPD affects around 10% of the Australian population aged 35 years and older, half of whom don’t know they have it and unknowingly mistake symptoms like breathlessness as signs of ageing or lack of fitness. There is no current cure for COPD, however, there are a number of therapies used to help slow the progression […]
Getting school kids moving
HMRI researcher, Dr Nicole Nathan, leads a team of nine educators, Research Assistants and post-doctoral academics that are revolutionising physical activity in schools.
Virtual reality training to improve emergency stroke nursing care
Emergency department nurses across NSW will gain valuable real-time experience in stroke care thanks to a new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by the Centre for Advanced Training Systems at the University of Newcastle.
What does having a ‘good relationship with food’ mean? 4 ways to know if you’ve got one
Laureate Professor Clare Collins AO and Professor Tracy Burrows from HMRI’s Food and Nutrition research program share what having a good relationship with food really looks like.
Bushfire smoke, heat and pollen: Protecting our lung health during the warmer months
As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, many of us eagerly anticipate the arrival of warmer months. It is the time of year for us to enjoy the great outdoors, however, for individuals with asthma and other respiratory conditions, the warmer months can bring a host of challenges and potential risks to lung […]
‘That’s getting a bit wild, kids!’ Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them
That’s getting a bit wild, kids! Why don’t you play something quieter? How often have you found yourself saying something like this to your children as they’re rolling around on the lounge room floor?
How to treat jellyfish stings (hint: urine not recommended)
If you have been stung by a jellyfish at the beach, you’ll know how painful and unpleasant it can be. But how best to treat jellyfish stings has been debated over the years.
