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Is walking enough?

 Is walking enough?
Health and Fitness
We all know we need to exercise to stay fit and strong, stave off disease and maintain a healthy weight. Walking leads to a remarkable reduction in the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and premature death from all causes. But is walking enough in terms of the exercise we need?
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Food intolerances

 Food intolerances
Health and Fitness
Bloating, constipation, distention, wind, pain, discomfort... these are all symptoms of food intolerance. But what's the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy? And what should you do if you suspect one?
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Health Nutrition
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Meet the team: Zohra Kakall

 Meet the team: Zohra Kakall
Meet the team

PhD student Zohra Kakall has always been fascinated by whole body physiology and the integration between the brain and other bodily systems. This fascination drew her to the HRI High Blood Pressure Group - which focuses on the way that brain networks control airways, breathing and blood pressure - and led her on a research trip across Europe.

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What do baking and science have in common?

What do baking and science have in common?
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As a research scientist, Subha Nasir Ahmad enjoys the methodological approach of conducting a study, asking questions and then working to discover the answer. “Baking can be like that as well. It requires a bit of methodology and experimentation to get your cake to rise perfectly.” Subha’s most unique cake is inspired by the Brainbow neuroimaging technique. 
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Next generation scientists experiencing the best of research

 Next generation scientists experiencing the best of research
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Talented undergraduates from around Australia share about their experiences at the HRI.
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