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23 Apr Women’s lifestyle changes, even in middle age, may reduce future stroke risk

Posted at 11:25h in Research by Kim Tucker

Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially reduce their stroke risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and making healthy food choices, according to new research published today in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division...

23 Apr Less sleep in children who use devices before bed and who choose their own bedtimes

Posted at 11:21h in Research by Kim Tucker

Intermediate school-aged children who use a device just before bedtime and decide what time they go to sleep, achieve less sleep and feel more sleepier the following day than their peers. ...

23 Apr Dietary fibre and whole grains in diabetes management: Systematic review and meta-analyses

Posted at 11:14h in Research by Kim Tucker

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis, co-authored Jim Mann, showed that high-fibre diets are a key aspect of diabetes management. An increase of 15 grams per day, which could be achieved through replacing refined grains with whole grains, would improve glycaemic control and reduce premature mortality...

23 Apr Health Promotion Agency key results from the alcohol, tobacco and gambling use during COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown

Posted at 10:28h in Research by Kim Tucker

This report contains topline survey results for Te Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion Agency ‘Impact of COVID-19’ Survey • Results are based on a sample of n=1,190 (unless otherwise stated). This sample contains an overrepresentation of Māori and Pasifika respondents. • Results have been adjusted at the analysis stage by...

23 Apr Report April 2020

Posted at 10:14h in Research by Kim Tucker

The results of the annual 2020 survey recently released show that ANA is having a positive impact on the public health workforce. ANA is delivering a high standard of service and it is great to see the information we provide is relevant and valued by the...

23 Mar Change in drink purchases in 16 Australian recreation centres following a sugar-sweetened beverage reduction initiative: an observational study

Posted at 11:35h in Research by Kim Tucker

To assess the impact of a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) reduction initiative on customer purchasing patterns, including volume sales of healthy and unhealthy packaged drinks and sales value of all packaged drinks, in a major Australian aquatic and recreation provider, YMCA Victoria....

23 Mar Understanding misinformation – a practical guide

Posted at 11:18h in Research by Kim Tucker

This short, practical guide explains how to spot false, inaccurate or misleading claims and what to do if you do spot it....

17 Mar Evidence clearly favours taxing sugary drinks – new study

Posted at 11:50h in Research by Kim Tucker

In a review of recent international and New Zealand research on the impact of food and beverage taxes, the researchers identify the strong level of scientific evidence showing such taxes work....

17 Feb School-Based Intervention Programs for Preventing Obesity and Promoting Physical Activity and Fitness: A Systematic Review

Posted at 11:52h in Research by Kim Tucker

The conclusion of this systematic review found school-based interventions can have important potential for obesity prevention and promotion of physical activity and fitness if they focus more on the content, quality, duration and priority of the physical activity....

03 Feb Determinants and Suitability of Carotenoid Reflection Score as a Measure of Carotenoid Status

Posted at 09:55h in Research by Kim Tucker

A study from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) suggests the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables should be in direct proportion to body size....

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