Sports Physiotherapist Joshua Donnelly from NU Moves Studio at The University of Newcastle discusses posture, the sports injuries he sees most, and whether it is possible to get too much sport.

Joshua enjoys rugby and soccer, working with Adamstown Rosebuds FC, providing physiotherapy on a South Korea tour. He’s skilled in dry needling, exercise rehab, and health services.

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Drawing on his lived experience with mental illness, and commitment to learning, John Cuturilo is an empathic and approachable counsellor who helps people to overcome challenges, make changes in their lives, learn about how their minds work, and ultimately become more independent problem-solvers.

See his Your Listener website for more.

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On this edition of Wellbeing, Professor Deb Loxton discusses how the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health is shaping policy on health outcomes.

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH), also known as Women’s Health Australia, is a comprehensive, population-based research initiative that has been examining the health and well-being of over 57,000 Australian women since 1996. Conducted by researchers at the University of Newcastle and the University of Queensland, the study encompasses four cohorts of women born between 1921 and 1995.

The study's ongoing research continues to provide valuable insights into the health needs of Australian women across different life stages.

Professor Deb Loxton is a leading figure in women's health research, serving as Director of the Centre for Women's Health Research at the University of Newcastle and the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH).

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Dr. Jessica Bayes led a pioneering clinical trial known as the AMMEND study (A Mediterranean Diet in MEN with Depression), which assessed the effects of a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms of depression in young men aged 18–25. Conducted at the University of Technology Sydney, this 12-week randomised controlled trial was the first of its kind to explore this dietary intervention in this specific demographic.

Participants adhering to the Mediterranean diet experienced significant improvements in depressive symptoms compared to the control group, results highlighting the important role of nutrition for the treatment of depression.

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On this edition, Professor David Durrheim chats with Graham Wilson about Influenza.

Professor David Durrheim is a Conjoint Professor of Public Health Medicine, University of Newcastle and Director of Health Protection, Hunter New England Health.

David answers some of the big questions surrounding the impending flu season, such as why some people still get the flu after vaccination, how influenza is different from the common cold, what age people should start getting vaccinated and more.

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According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, over 2 million Australians are living with osteoarthritis — a condition that results from the degeneration of joint cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, particularly in the knees, hips, hands, and feet. But is osteoarthritis simply a result of 'wear and tear'? And more importantly, what can be done about it?

On this edition, we'll explore not only what causes knee osteoarthritis, but also hear about a range of treatment and management options available — that can help people maintain their mobility and quality of life.

Associate Professor Christina Abdel Shaheed is a National Health and Medical Research Council Principal Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney.

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Which Way? is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on their journey toward improved health, with a strong focus on smoking and vaping cessation. Led by Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy, a proud Wiradjuri woman, the team generated the first Indigenous-led primary research designed by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This groundbreaking work aims to inform and shape culturally appropriate policy and practice in cessation care.

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We’re constantly hearing conflicting advice about diets — one day something is good for you, the next day a new study says it’s not. With so much information, it’s no wonder many of us feel confused about what we should be eating to stay healthy.

The reality is, there may not be a one-size-fits-all answer. What works well for one person might not work for another, and Dr Erin Clarke is a researcher with the Food and Nutrition Research Program at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, and she's is exploring how our genetic and metabolic differences can influence the way our bodies respond to food.

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