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The University of Sydney

Australia's leading higher education and research University

As the first university to be established in Australasia, the University of Sydney consistently ranks as one of Australia’s top universities. We aim to create and sustain a university that will, for the benefit of both Australia and the wider world, maximise the potential of the brightest researchers and most promising students, whatever their social or cultural background.

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The University of Sydney News

Standing desks may do more harm than good, study finds

Standing desks may do more harm than good, study finds

The Guardian - 16-Oct-2024

New research finds standing doesn't reduce heart risk and may cause circulatory issues

Affordable cholesterol treatment cuts heart disease and stroke risk in older adults

Affordable cholesterol treatment cuts heart disease and stroke risk in older adults

Oxford Population Health - 10-Sep-2024

Statins shown to benefit and save costs for people over 70

Surprising reveal: Mobile phones don’t raise cancer risk after all

Surprising reveal: Mobile phones don’t raise cancer risk after all

The Guardian - 03-Sep-2024

Findings cover brain and head cancers, hinting mobile phones might be safe

Walking 10,000 steps daily linked to healthier heart and longer life

Walking 10,000 steps daily linked to healthier heart and longer life

New Scientist - 05-Mar-2024

New study validates 10,000 steps as a perfect target, a progress for fitness advice

Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting

Moving around, even for a few minutes, is healthier for your heart than sitting

Independent - 10-Nov-2023

Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking


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