The Science Of Happiness
Robert Waldinger has presided over a 75 year Harvard study that looked at a simple yet oh-so-complex topic: what keeps us healthy and happy over the course of our lifetime?…
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Superfoods – How Much Is Too Much?
Enter the term ‘superfood’ into a search engine and you’ll get a plethora of slick articles telling you all about the ten superfoods you need to be eating to cure…
Nuts About Nuts
Leading nutrition sources have some good news for us. Studies suggest that consuming a handful of nuts per day may reduce the risk of developing heart disease by 30-50% and…
Ground-Breaking Study Approved For Publication: Chiropractic And Pelvic Floor Control
A couple of years ago, Spinal Research got an exciting funding application that we were all too keen to get behind. At the time, debate was raging around the use…
Dr Michael Hall’s Neurological Screening Demonstration
Many of you were lucky enough to have been at DGC 2016 and experience a powerful demonstration by Dr Michael Hall. As a part of Spinal Research’s quest to support…
Inspiring Story: How A Chance Meeting In Ethiopia Started A Push To Bring Chiropractic Education To The Nation
Sometimes you encounter a story that feels eerily like a movie, with a plot that’s unfolding right before your eyes. This one involved a chance meeting in Addis Ababa, the…
Chronic Sleep Deprivation May Lead To Changes In Endocrine Stress
Sleep matters. This statement alone will cause gasps of surprise from … absolutely no one. But the degree to which sleep matters has been a topic of intense study for…
Margie Smith – Gene Genius
Over the last decade or so, the world of genetics has undergone quite a paradigm shift. The new science of epigenetics has emerged, and with it our health realities have…
Modern Ergonomics: Sitting Too Long At Work?
The British Journal of Sports Medicine recently released a paper on exploring the impacts of sedentary offices, highlighting the problem of sitting all day. The study urged employers to change…
Exercise And Longevity: Why It Matters And How To Improve
Can you sit down on the floor and then get back up again without using your hands or other supports? It might seem like an odd question, but a study…
Meditation Shown To Have Profound Impacts On Health
Say the word “meditation” to practice members and you’ll get different reactions every time. Typical responses range from “I’m too busy for that” to “that religious nonsense? Not for me.”…
Autism And The Case For Chiropractic
Autism diagnoses seem to have sky-rocketed in recent history. At present, autism is thought to affect four times more boys than girls and current statistics estimate that in Australia alone,…
Spinal Research Collaboration Wins Parker Vegas Award
We are excited to announce that another project that received funding from the Spinal Research Foundation has won international acclaim. The study, undertaken by Heidi Haavik, Kelly Holt, Bernadette Murphy…
The Parker Experience
Online learning for chiropractors has radically changed the way we develop ourselves and our practices. Podcasts, YouTube videos and online seminars mean that we can learn from home, in our…
Greater Strength, Muscle Function And Less Fatigue
Spinal Research Partnership enables breakthrough study. “Research shows that Chiropractic care can increase strength, decrease fatigue and improve the brain’s ability to drive muscles.” “What we can say based on…
Socially Responsible Travel – How Your Downtime Can Be As Impactful As Your Uptime
Most of us have heard of the term work-life balance. It’s a concept that gained popularity during the 1990’s before becoming very much embedded in the practice of today’s professional.…
Subluxation And Chronic Inflammation
At this point in time, we don’t know for sure what causes Rheumatoid Arthritis. Researchers believe there may be a familial link in the disorder, but they still search for…
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Can Inhibit Ovulation
For many people, the first sign of pain sees them reaching for the medicine cabinet. Among the drugs that so often line these shelves are a class of medications known…