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Why our reasons for pursuing goals either help or hinder wellbeing

A new ECU study has revealed there's more to happiness and wellbeing than simply chasing goals, it also comes down to why you're chasing them.

Prostate Cancer - Exercise improves sexual function

Our latest research has confirmed that erectile dysfunction in patients living with prostate cancer could be significantly improved through regular exercise (1 hour, 3 times a week) and should be included in their cancer survivorship plans.

'Sleep hygiene': How FIFO workers can get a better night's sleep

Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep.

ECU launches innovative research into long COVID's neurophysiological impact

A groundbreaking project led by Dr Christopher Latella will investigate how long COVID affects the brain and the nervous system's ability to control muscles, potentially explaining why patients experience the debilitating and persistent symptoms of fatigue and weakness.

Call goes out to support world-first health platform

The Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre for Precision Health (CPH) is calling on the Western Australian community to support the development of NeuroHub WA, a world-first health platform that will support the more than one million Western Australians living with a neurological condition.

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ECU speech pathology students step up to support early intervention at The Y WA

In a powerful example of university-community collaboration, Edith Cowan University (ECU) speech pathology students are helping to fast-track access to vital early intervention services for Western Australian children.

ECU's Executive Dean appointed key leadership roles

ECU's School of Business and Law Executive Dean, Professor Maryam Omari has been appointed key leadership roles in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

ECU research finds gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children

An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalising behaviour.

WA Government extends funding for remote workshops amplifying women's wellbeing

Women in regional and remote parts of Western Australia will be able to attend women's wellbeing workshops thanks to State Government funding for the She Speaks movement created by ECU researchers.

We study 'planktivores' – and found an amazing diversity of shapes among plankton-feeding fishes

Swim along the edge of a coral reef and you’ll often see schools of sleek, torpedo-shaped fishes gliding through the currents, feeding on tiny plankton from the water column.

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