Polyvagal Theory and the potency of the dorsal state
So much of our focus on the Polyvagal Theory centres around honouring and validating the ventral vagus and teaching people…
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Yoga for Osteoporosis
The benefits of a yoga practice and Osteoporosis for an ageing population by Leah Nylander of West Coast Yoga, Australia.…
Mosquito Stowaways
Tracking The Movement Of Mosquito Stowaways: Dengue mosquitoes and tiger mosquitoes pose a range of challenges to global health, but…
Yoga and meditation for teens
There is no question, life for our teens is hectic. There are so many stressors, that seem to come from…
Digital biopsies for oral cancers
Towards the early detection of oral cancers: New technology offers a way to visually examine the mouth for cancer, without…
Blood test detects positive COVID-19 result in 20 minutes
Breakthrough blood test detects positive COVID-19 result in 20 minutes: World-first research by Monash University in Australia has been able…
Polyvagal Theory debunked : the myth of social engagement
In 1994, American neuroscientist Dr Stephen Porges proposed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian…
Life-limiting illness in prison
New research highlights the opportunities to improve care for people in prison who are dying from a progressive, life-limiting illness,…
Link between heart health and obesity in children
Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11-12 years. Toddlers who were obese or overweight show concerning signs of…
Some people with mood disorders struggling amid pandemic: study
Disruption and ongoing instability as Australians navigate the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is weighing heavily on people with a mood disorder…