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Cracking joints isn’t bad for you and could even serve a purpose

Have you ever wondered why people crack their knuckles, what makes the noises and if it's harmful? Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer, Neil Tuttle, explains.

What’s the difference between normal ageing and dementia?

Education: improving the way we support people living with dementia

Caring for a special relationship

The unique thoughts and experiences of dementia caregivers are the focus of the Caring is Sharing collection.

Most Tasmanians over 50 didn't experience serious lockdown effects

Despite the social restrictions of the pandemic, Tasmanians over 50 largely managed avoid habits associated dementia risk factors, says Dr Larissa Bartlett.

Short film shines a light on dementia experiences

How can we make a difference in the lives of those living with dementia? Watch our new animation to find out.

Answer to brain health in the palm of our hands

Our own hands could hold the potential for finding answers in helping to prevent dementia.

How films show the fear and loss that come with dementia

We asked two experts to watch The Father and Supernova. These new films show the fear and loss that come with dementia

Korongee Dementia Village

Enabling environments in Australian aged care.

Pharmacy research brings improved quality of life to patients

University leads the way exploring space medicine frontiers

Patient input at the centre of modern health care

Research confirms benefits of reduced sedative use in aged-care

Improving medication safety, a research priority

New technology furthers cancer research

Oxford deal welcome, but the vaccine hasn’t been proven to work yet

All the signs are promising so far, as the vaccine has been shown to provoke an immune response in humans

We developed tools to study cancer in devils. They could help humans

Isolation versus reintegration - which is harder?

Cutting edge research uses ‘mini-brains’ to unlock answers

How do we keep agile as we age?