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Details last updated 25-Dec-2019
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Emmanuel Stamatakis
Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health at University of Sydney.
The University of Sydney News
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
Read more...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
Read more...Move more, live longer: short bursts of activity can help you stay healthy
Independent - 29-Sep-2023
Short bursts of daily activity, even if brief, can greatly benefit heart health
Read more...Effects of intermittent fasting: An exploration
Live Forever Club - 31-Jan-2023
12 months of IF results in a range of biomarker improvements, but no significant reduction in inflammatory markers
Read more...Very short bouts of vigorous activity everyday, reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases
The University of Sydney - 09-Dec-2022
Stepping up the pace while walking or doing the housework with a bit more energy may prolong life
Read more...Interactive and comparative study of diet and drugs on the hepatic proteome
The University of Sydney - 15-Nov-2021
Dietary composition has a powerful impact on mitochondrial function
Read more...World's first 3D scanner for remote and early detection of skin cancer
University of Queensland - 13-Sep-2021
People in Queensland can sign up to partake in the screening trial at Brisbane
Read more...Light-sensing cones from human stem cells restored vision in mice
The Scientist - 23-Apr-2021
Will be looking to run a human clinical trial in the next few years
Read more...Quantum dots tagged drugs showed better therapeutic outcomes in mice
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Mar-2021
Using Ag2S as a drug delivery vehicle could reduce doses by 99% - meaning less side effects
Read more...Genetic engineers used origami method in gene splicing process
The University of Sydney - 17-Jan-2021
Customizable nanobots to the cancer type could silence the targeted cancer genes
Read more...Stem cells protect chromosomal ends differently than normal cells
The University of Sydney - 26-Dec-2020
Insights on this unique strategy could have breakthrough treatments for ageing and many diseases
Read more...Time to hit the right balance in your diet
INVERSE - 17-Nov-2020
A good balance of various macronutrients can help you live longer
Read more...Drug that can safely reverse obesity and insulin resistance developed
Medical Xpress - 08-Jun-2020
Proven in mice study to be non-toxic, nor affects brain hunger cues
Read more...Greater step count significantly linked with lower all-cause mortality
Guardian - 24-Mar-2020
Doubling from 4,000 to 8,0000 steps halves the risk of death within 10 years
Read more...Excessive intake of branched-chain amino acids could reduce lifespan
Independent - 01-May-2019
It is important to maintain the amino acid balance in the body to lead a healthy life
Read more...Up carbs and cut down on protein to live longer
news.com.au - 30-Sep-2016
Study suggests a low protein, high carbohydrate diet extends your lifespans. Diet stimulates FGF...
Read more...Weekend-only workouts ‘still give an important health boost’
NHS - 10-Jan-2016
Any activity reduces risk of death from any cause or cardiovascular disease. Weekend only activi...
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