Plants pilot study to boost hospital staff wellbeing
10 August, 2022Mater has launched an edible garden pilot project in a bid to reduce burnout and enhance the wellbeing of health workers.
Juvenile detention menu creates appetite for change
27 July, 2022A study of food served in a youth detention centre in South Australia gives insights into the role diet and menu choices play in improving or reducing the incarceration experience.
10-second balance test could predict longevity: study
27 June, 2022The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life is linked to an increased risk of death from any cause within the next 10 years, claims a new study.
SA Health, Flinders Uni test new dietary tool for cancer patients
09 February, 2022A new dietary tool to quickly and accurately assess micronutrient levels aims to help cancer patients fight disease, according to Flinders University researchers.
A daily dose of yoghurt could help manage high blood pressure
08 December, 2021A daily dose of yoghurt could be the next go-to food for people with high blood pressure, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Study debunks autism–gut microbiome link
12 November, 2021A study by Australian researchers has found changes in the gut microbiome of people on the autism spectrum appear to be due to ‘fussy eating’.
Shaping better meals for older Australians
20 October, 2021 by Jane AllmanLaunched in July, Shapes of Goodness is a range of texture-modified food — crafted to be delicious, nutritious, and safe and easy to swallow.
Digital resource to improve aged-care nutrition
01 September, 2021Nestlé Professional has launched a new digital resource designed to help aged-care providers improve the nutritional quality of meals.
Foodservice: best practice in food safety
27 August, 2021 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST SolutionsIs your food safe by good luck or good management?
Is the gut microbiome the key to improved mental and physical health?
08 July, 2021 by Dr Malcolm BallThe gut–brain axis plays a significant role in our mental health, with measurable improvements achieved by gut microbiota modification through dietary changes.
Australians ageing up to nine years faster than they should be
24 June, 2021A new health and wellbeing age calculator has revealed that some age groups have an average health age of up to nine years older than their chronological age.
IHHC announces national conference details
09 June, 2021The IHHC conference has a holistic focus, and brings together delegates from a variety of health and aged-care organisations.
ProPortion Foods' SmartServe range of soups, snacks and desserts
01 June, 2021ProPortion Foods has created a nutrient-dense range of real food products to ensure that even those with small appetites receive the nourishment they need.
ProPortion Foods' SmartServe range of soups, snacks and desserts
01 June, 2021ProPortion Foods has created a nutrient-dense range of real food products to ensure that even those with small appetites receive the nourishment they need.
When survival comes down to the hospital food
10 May, 2021When hospitalised with chronic heart failure, survival could come down to the hospital food.
