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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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Fasting for more than two days can sometimes make the body more inflamed

Fasting for more than two days can sometimes make the body more inflamed

Live Forever Club - 29-Jul-2025

Prolonged fasts should be done with caution and preferably under medical supervision

Walking 7,000 steps a day improves brain health and lowers disease risk

Walking 7,000 steps a day improves brain health and lowers disease risk

BBC - 24-Jul-2025

Health benefits increased with more steps, but mostly leveled off after 7,000

Plant-based proteins could help you live longer

Plant-based proteins could help you live longer

Discover - 18-Apr-2025

New research highlights the longevity benefits of plant-based diets in reducing chronic disease risk

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


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