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February 23, 2021

Having trouble sleeping? Here’s the science on 3 traditional bedtime remedies

Nenad Naumovski, University of Canberra; Amanda Bulman, University of Canberra; Nathan M D'Cunha, University of Canberra, and Wolfgang Marx, Deakin University

What is it about chamomile tea, milk and cocoa that could help us sleep better, and what does the evidence say?

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March 20, 2020

Frozen, canned or fermented: when you can’t shop often for fresh vegetables, what are the best alternatives?

Jesse Beasley, The University of Melbourne; Kate Howell, The University of Melbourne; Nathan M D'Cunha, University of Canberra; Nenad Naumovski, University of Canberra, and Senaka Ranadheera, The University of Melbourne

It’s a great time to learn how to ferment foods. And don’t turn your nose up at frozen veggies - they can be just as nutritious as some of the fresh produce in shops.

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December 11, 2017

Why simple school sores often lead to heart and kidney disease in Indigenous children

Jackson Thomas, University of Canberra; Erin Walker, University of Canberra; Gregory Peterson, University of Tasmania; Nathan M D'Cunha, University of Canberra; Asha Bowen, The Kids Research Institute Australia, and Julia K. Christenson, University of Canberra

While school sores – or impetigo – is a treatable condition, if left untreated it can lead to much more serious illness such as kidney and heart disease.

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