Intermittent fasting improves night shift worker health, study finds
Intermittent fasting (IF) used as an alternative to continuous energy restriction (CER) supports metabolic health improvements and weight loss in night shift workers, a Monash University-led study (the SWIFt study) has found. Published in The Lancet’s eBioMedicine, researchers tested the effectiveness of two modified IF strategies, more commonly known as the 5:2 diet, compared with […]
Australia managing chronic conditions well compared to other countries
Australia is managing chronic conditions well compared to other countries, according to a new international survey of patients on their health outcomes and experienced with GP practices. The nation performed better or close to the OECD average across 10 health areas measured, including ranking in the top five countries in four areas – quality of […]
Student Spotlight – Olivia
Bachelor of Nursing student Olivia Stead is in her second year of nursing at the Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide. 1 What inspired you to choose a career in nursing? I was born with congenital health conditions that have, and continue to, affect me throughout my life. Through these experiences, I have seen and felt the profound […]