SoundMinds Radio

Episodes

1. 11

   Eccentric Hamstrings, Big Sport and Pioneering Research Groups

   Many of us have had a hamstring twinge at one time or another, you know, that big muscle group at the back of the thigh. Well sportspeople are constantly injuring that muscle group at great cost to themselves and the team. David Opar and his team research, collaborate and coordinate the new wave…

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   May 2, 2018

   14m
2. 10

   Gambling's Social Influences & Sex as a Natural Hypnotic

   Alex Russell researches gambling … and today he discusses … Social Influences on Problem Gamblers. Michele Lastella has been actively involved in sleep research for some years and he discusses the marriage of sleep and sex in his talk … Are You Getting Enough? Sex as a Natural Hypnotic.

   Jan 22, 2018

   14m
3. 9

   Concussion in Sport & A Hard Days Night

   The force of a tackle is like hitting a car travelling 40kph. Dr Piovesana is working to create protocols and tools sensitive enough to capture the cognitive and psychological effects of concussion. Shift workers are often time poor, have disruptive patterns and find it hard to fit in physical...

   Jan 22, 2018

   14m
4. 8

   Can Nemo Get Home & Childbirth Stories

   Coral bleaching events could spell disaster for anemonefishes and their hosts, so Anna Scott asks the question, "Does Bleaching Mean Nemo Cannot Find His Home?" The lived experience of African women in childbirth can create lifelong health and social challenges. Glory Gatwiri informs us about...

   Jan 16, 2018

   15m
5. 7

   Stronger after Stroke & Square eyes or all lies? Children's exposure to screens.

   Strokes are the major cause of disability in our adult population. What if you could be stronger after a stroke? This is the research focus of Dr Simone Dorsh. Kids and screens. Too much, all bad, or is there more to it than meets the eyes. Dr Taren Sanders talk says it all - Square eyes or all...

   Jan 4, 2018

   15m
6. 6

   Falling Over & Egyptian Tents

   "Falling injuries are preventable, and 1 in 3 older people have a fall each year. Kristy Robson challenges the way we approach assessment and rehabilitation in her 5 minute presentation: Addressing falls risk in regional Australia – rethinking our approach. Then, Sam Bowker presents the…

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   Dec 27, 2017

   15m
7. 5

   Flavonoids & Memory, Law & Climate Change

   Flavonoids, the pigments in cherries and plums are under investigation for their potential in cognitive repair, specifically memory loss in dementia. Katherine Kent, with a background in Nutrition and Public Health will tell you all about it in 5 minutes. Then, Kerryn Brent will shed light on...

   Dec 20, 2017

   14m
8. 4

   Sports Talent & The Silent Game

   Talented sportspeople need to be identified, so how is this achieved? Paul Larkin considers the methods used and how they can be improved, in his talk, “Right Place, Right Time, with the Right Eye Watching” Fiona McLachlan started exploring the historical and social perspectives of a sport that…

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   Dec 13, 2017

   15m
9. 3

   Arsenic vs Water: A bigger problem that you drink

   Ata Nosrati grew up in a village in Iran, where the water was safe to drink. He is now turning his chemical engineering knowledge and understanding of water contamination to work to develop a safe, low cost, easy to use method for removing Arsenic from drinking water. Many nations including...

   May 24, 2017

   14m
10. 2

    Pigments, plums & pulses: The search for cardioprotective natural products

    Cardiovascular disease is treatable, but the long term health of patients can suffer as a consequence of the prescriptions. From a medical family, Dr Abishek Santhakumar watched the treatments provided for his mother help and hinder her health. He thought there must be a better way, and his...

    May 9, 2017

    14m
11. 1

    Fit 4 Two : Pregnancy, Fitness & Entrepreneurial Research

    Research is not a business. Think again, Dr Melanie Hayman has taken an entrepreneurial approach to researching fitness during pregnancy. It involves marketing strategies, a seven foot tall, hot pink, pregnant cardboard woman called Sophia and an innovative online program delivered via your GP or...

    May 4, 2017

    14m