Australia has just launched it's first concussion brain bank - the Australian Sports Brain Bank led by the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and in international partnership with the Concussion Legacy Foundation's (CLF) Global Brain Bank, with research at Boston University. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is neurodegenerative condition related to repeated head trauma and concussion, and the goal is greater understanding of th

Do you know you may be eating foods high in sugar without realising it? We are all aware of the main culprits such as lollies and soft drinks but there are common foods we eat on a daily basis that contain similar if not more amounts of sugar. These hidden sugar items to look out for include: Breakfast cereals Prepackaged sauces Salad dressing Muesli/protein bars Flavoured waters Flavoured yogurts Juices Tomato sauce Dried fruit A high consumption of sugar has the potential t

When we are on the go, traveling, working, we often plan everything else except what we are eating. This can have affect our health negatively as once hunger cues begin, we grab whatever we see in sight. Even just a few minutes of planning can be very helpful in preventing us from making unhealthy choices. One way to achieve this is to choose recipes you like to eat for the week and plan a grocery list. This will not only steer you away from buying unnecessary food but also h