Rediscover
nutrition
science
Our research is reducing the burden of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases through evidence-based nutritional approaches and innovative technologies.
What we
research
Discovery and excellence
Our focus is on reducing the burden of cardiometabolic, neurodegenerative and musculoskeletal diseases to improve overall health and enable healthy aging.
Technology and innovation
Our research is motivated by the urge to preserve health and save lives. We develop and utilise innovative technologies and approaches to improve human health across the lifespan.
Real-world
impact
Our consumer driven research aims to deliver direct and meaningful impact on community health and wellbeing by addressing real world problems. This is done through public engagement and influencing systems change.
A sustainable
future
Our key research outcomes are discovering ways to influence and implement system change towards a sustainable future.
Latest
research
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Local governments key to improving fresh food access in regional and remote WA
Discussions between ECU researchers and focus groups in rural and regional Western Australia have highlighted the need for local governments to play a bigger role in improving access to fresh, healthy food.
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4 min readNitrate in drinking water linked to increased dementia risk while nitrate from vegetables is linked to a lower risk, researchers find
Read more: Nitrate in drinking water linked to increased dementia risk while nitrate from vegetables is linked to a lower risk, researchers findNew research has found that people who eat more nitrate from vegetables had a lower risk of developing dementia, while those who consumed more nitrate and nitrite from animal foods, processed meats, and drinking water, had a higher risk of dementia.
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2 min readNew ECU tool can help concussion patients manage fear and improve recovery
Read more: New ECU tool can help concussion patients manage fear and improve recoveryECU researchers have created a fast, five-minute assessment tool to help identify fear-avoidant behaviour after concussion.
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