Shift workers’ sleep disorders often left untreated for long periods
By Bree on March 12th, 2025 in AIPS Media Release
Sleep disorders — left unmanaged — have safety implications for our workplaces and on our roads. Drivers with sleep disorders are more than twice as likely to be involved in road traffic accidents. Sleep disorders pose a risk for poor mental health and declining physical health, too. The Australian Raine Study found that by middle... Read More »
Could advances in neuroscience help turn negative thinkers into better thinkers?
By Bree on March 12th, 2025 in AIPS Media Release
Could it one day be possible to ‘read’ people’s innermost thoughts? Could advances in neuroscience help turn negative thinkers into better thinkers? “Imagine a future where, just by measuring brain activity, we could understand thought patterns — helping people with anxiety or depression shift their negative self-talk toward a healthier inner dialogue.” Dr Bradley Jack,... Read More »
Is there an association between untreated hearing loss and dementia?
By Bree on March 12th, 2025 in AIPS Media Release
On World Hearing Day, we look at the association between untreated hearing loss and dementia. In 2025, an estimated 433,300 Australians are living with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, these numbers are predicted to double by 2058*. Nearly half (45%) of dementia cases are associated with several potentially modifiable risk factors. Among these, hearing loss... Read More »
Include seagrasses in carbon credits to rally finance and drive ecosystem protection!
By Bree on March 12th, 2025 in AIPS Media Release
Professor Peter Macreadie, Director of the RMIT Centre for Nature Positive Solutions and the Blue Carbon Lab, along with a consortium of scientists at are calling for greater collaboration across science, policy and industry to help establish seagrass carbon credits and – ultimately – achieve real-world impact. “Policy is key – it is the ‘stick’... Read More »