Tag: Deakin University

Peanut butter boosts muscle power in older adults, world-first trial finds

Researchers at Deakin University have found that eating peanut butter every day can significantly improve muscle power in older adults, offering a...
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Urgent upskilling needed for aged care workers

Professor Sue Gordon, Research Director of the Aged Care Research Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA), has emphasised the urgent need to upskill aged...

Australians living longer but dementia and Alzheimer’s on the rise

New analysis of Australia's disease burden has revealed that Australians are enjoying longer lives, with life expectancy at birth increasing by almost...

Green light for Australian-first falls prevention research in aged care

VMCH has partnered with HomeGuardian, an award-winning falls detection technology provider, and researchers from Deakin University for a three-year study on fall...

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