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Knowledge is power when it comes to better health Deakin

WebA 2009 United Nations Ministerial Declaration highlighted that actionable knowledge about health was significant for ensuring well-being and called for action plans for promoting …

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Our ‘food environments’ affect what we eat. Here’s how you can …

WebIn January, many people are setting new year’s resolutions around healthy eating. Achieving these is often challenging – it can be difficult to change our eating …

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‘Fatty liver disease’ has a new name. Here’s why.

WebBut those terms are now out of date. In Australia, the preferred name for the condition was updated to Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in 2020. …

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Master of Public Health Deakin

WebTo complete the Master of Public Health students must attain 16 credit points. The course comprises 8 core units (these are compulsory) and 8 course elective units. Recognition …

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World-class centre tackles sex and gender inequities in …

WebThrough world-class research and advocacy, the new Centre will address the underlying, binary sex and gender bias in health and medicine that leads to poorer health …

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The fascinating connection between diet and depression

WebA world-first trial conducted at Deakin University has shown that improving diet can treat major depression. Director of Deakin’s Food and Mood Centre Professor Felice Jacka …

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Getting creative for the good of your mental health

WebAnxiety, apathy, loneliness, depression and stress can infiltrate our daily lives if we don’t make an effort keep in touch with friends and family, and maintain a …

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Quiz: How good is your biomedical science general …

WebWith a focus on research, testing and analysis in the field of medical science, biomedical science involves study of the human body, its structure and function, in health and …

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The revolutionary ‘hospital in the home’ idea this.

WebIn November last year, federal health minister Greg Hunt called for a ‘ hospital in the home revolution’. He told state and territory governments and private health insurers he …

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It’s Mind Matters week! See what’s on and focus on your wellbeing

WebThis week, we encourage you to take some time out to focus on your mental health and wellbeing. This should be a priority for everyone – whether you experience …

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Health sciences Deakin

WebYou can become a specialist in two to three major areas with a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. Combining your interests in multiple majors can increase your competitiveness …

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Health and community services Deakin

WebRoles in the healthcare and social assistance sector are projected to grow by by 257,300 new jobs or 12.1% by 2028 according to Australian Government employment projections. …

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Mental well-being and patient activation during the first eight …

WebAbstract Background COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of patient activation in managing chronic conditions and promoting resilience during times of crisis. …

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From IT to medicine: an unconventional path to becoming a doctor

WebA self-taught software developer. For some people, a medical career has been plotted and planned since childhood. For Scott Anderson, this wasn’t the case. In fact, Anderson …

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Highlights Institute for Health Transformation

WebThe Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine is an initiative of The George Institute for Global Health, the UNSW Australian Human Rights Institute …

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Master of Health Management Deakin

Webper pay cycle. Your estimated FEE-HELP repayments. $58,208* is the estimated full cost for a Master of Health Management ( 16 credit points), based on the 2024 fees. $1,196 is …

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Australian supermarkets failing to improve our diets, scorecard …

WebThe Inside Our Supermarkets report rated supermarkets Woolworths, Coles, IGA and Aldi on their policies and practices around nutrition, giving them a score out of …

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Bachelor of Health Sciences Deakin

WebAs a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, you can be confident you will have a solid grounding in a range of health-related fields. You will graduate prepared for a successful …

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Law, health and society Deakin

WebLaw, Health and Society brings together expertise from researchers in health law to explore issues through a multi-jurisdictional lens and consider ethical and social contexts. …

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