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Diets don’t work, our weighty obsession is not healthy
OPINION  13 Oct 2021

Diets don’t work, our weighty obsession is not healthy

During Nutrition Week a Charles Sturt University nutrition expert encourages people to take a step away from the diet and BMI bandwagon, and focus on what’s more important, improving the quality of what we eat, being active and not smoking.

Charles Sturt UniversityHealthScience

14,000 feral horses will continue to trample threatened species under seriously inadequate plan
OPINION  8 Oct 2021

14,000 feral horses will continue to trample threatened species under seriously inadequate plan

The majority of Australians support culling feral animals to protect threatened species, this sentiment is not reflected in the latest plan to save the Kosciusko National Park

Animal and Veterinary scienceILWSScience

‘Love your feet … and they’ll love you back’
OPINION  8 Oct 2021

‘Love your feet … and they’ll love you back’

During Foot Health Week 2021, a Charles Sturt University podiatry expert says we should not take for granted being able to walk pain-free and participate in exercise, and taking care of your feet will positively impact your body and your mind.

HealthScienceSociety and Community

Loved to death: Australian sandalwood is facing extinction in the wild
OPINION  7 Oct 2021

Loved to death: Australian sandalwood is facing extinction in the wild

Australian sandalwood has proven too popular for its own good. As it continues to be over-harvested, now is the time to list sandalwood as a threatened species nationally, and to confine harvesting to plantations only, for a chance at survival.

Agricultural ScienceCharles Sturt UniversityILWS

Exercise is vital to improve mental health and wellbeing
OPINION  7 Oct 2021

Exercise is vital to improve mental health and wellbeing

October is National Mental Health Month 2021 and a reminder that looking after our physical and mental health is vital to our overall wellbeing.

HealthScienceSociety and Community

The sun’s shining and snakes are emerging, but they’re not out to get you. Here’s what they’re up to
OPINION  28 Sep 2021

The sun’s shining and snakes are emerging, but they’re not out to get you. Here’s what they’re up to

A Charles Sturt University researcher has contributed to a study on snake behaviour and what makes them hiss. Knowing the circumstances and environmental factors that influence their behaviour could one day save your life!

Charles Sturt UniversityILWSResearch

People want certainty; how to increase COVID-19 vaccination numbers
OPINION  20 Sep 2021

People want certainty; how to increase COVID-19 vaccination numbers

A Charles Sturt University academic argues that governments can increase COVID-19 vaccination numbers by devising a policy that offers the certainty of compensation to people and their dependents if anything goes wrong.

HealthILWSSociety and Community

COVID-19 in Wilcannia is a national disgrace ‘we all saw coming’
OPINION  17 Sep 2021

COVID-19 in Wilcannia is a national disgrace ‘we all saw coming’

A First Nations academic said the situation in Wilcannia due to COVID-19 shows why people should be appalled at the treatment of marginalised communities during the pandemic.

Charles Sturt UniversityIndigenous

The law, ethics, personal choice and greater good - navigating COVID-19 vaccination
OPINION  14 Sep 2021

The law, ethics, personal choice and greater good - navigating COVID-19 vaccination

A Charles Sturt expert weighs in on the ethics, legalities and personal choice of COVID-19 vaccines and the notion of making them compulsory.

Charles Sturt UniversityHealthPharmacy

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