Research

Wild swimming is not only good for our health, it can also be good for ocean and beach ecologies too. Dr Rebecca Olive writes for The Conversation.

University of Queensland researchers are working with a team of 50 social workers across south east Queensland to create a uniform, national approach to identifying abuse in elderly people who present to hospitals.

UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences researcher Associate Professor Asad Khan spoke to Nine News about the study linking frequent intake of soft drinks and junk food with sleep disturbance.

Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found.

UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD student Jacinta Foster features on Nine News about the study aimed to improve balance for seniors with a hearing loss.

Researchers are investigating whether a device giving feedback on body position can improve balance and stability in older adults with hearing loss.

Physical activity can reduce the severity of early menopausal symptoms in women who have had cancer treatment, a University of Queensland study has found.

The annual UQ Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Staff Awards celebrates the exemplary work of academic, research and professional staff.

Professor Nancy Pachana from UQ's School of Psychology, features on Nine News about UQ's commitment to age-friendly research, programs and policies.

The University of Queensland has become the first university in the Southern Hemisphere to join the Age-Friendly University Global Network.