Research finds child’s play reduces chronic disease
The better children can run, jump, kick, catch, throw and roll, the more active they will be in later life, according to research.
Home cooking on the rise during COVID-19
Improved nutrition and connected family meal times could be an unintended positive consequence during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a Charles Darwin University dietitian.
Good information ‘critical’ in virus crisis
A Charles Darwin University pathology academic with experience of mass disease outbreaks in Africa says “the right information … in the right language” is critically important in times of medical crises.
Stay well at home with these small space exercise tips
Finding new ways to keep fit is more important than ever as gyms temporarily close their doors, and many people self-isolate or work from home, according to Charles Darwin University’s Dr Daniel Gahreman.
‘Social isolation’ is a misnomer
The term “social distancing” is a misnomer according to CDU Associate Lecturer in Social Work Tufel Musyadad. He is concerned that the government’s terminology is causing unnecessary confusion and alarm.
CDU students lend hand in face of pandemic
Charles Darwin University students are working to address the current shortage of hand sanitiser, while raising money to help people in need in the Northern Territory.
Researcher seeks to unlock the farmer’s mind
A Charles Darwin University researcher is investigating the contrasting decision-making behaviours of farmers who face fire, flood, drought and other adverse natural hazards.
Flexibility key when you take a wrong turn: researcher
Cognitive flexibility is one of our behavioural functions that has been described as the “mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, and to think about multiple concepts simultaneously”.
Defence PTIs train at CDU
Staff and students from Charles Darwin University’s College of Health and Human Sciences have delivered professional development for 15 Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) and physiotherapists from the Australian Defence Force.