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But perhaps older people won't be the first to use such robots.

Brain researchers hope that the sense of smell can reveal more about how the brain organises information.

Norwegian lower secondary school students are eating breakfast less frequently, and also perform poorly in maths and science. Researchers from UiA have identified this correlation and are calling for measures to be put in place.

Singing together in daily life can improve life for those with dementia, as well as for their family and friends.

The myth that Norway is not as competent as others in treating Lyme disease is not rooted in reality. However, there is one area where other countries surpass us.

Older people can train at a less intense pace and get the same good results as those who train hard, according to a new study from the University of Agder.

“It can be questioned whether the health and social services have made room for the next of kin of addicts,” says a researcher on substance abuse.

A football team is losing 4-0 in a promotion match. Within six minutes, the game is turned around. New research may shed light on why.

Professor Stephen Seiler recently made a guest appearance on the Feel Better Live More podcast, which is one of the most popular podcasts on exercise and health in Europe.

When individuals with disabilities are involved in the development of technology that they will use, it leads to better digital solutions and promotes social inclusion. 

If your New Year’s resolutions involve increasing your physical activity and improving your health in 2024, we have some research-based tips to help you succeed.

A new research article concludes that people with developmental disabilities experienced unnecessary social isolation and inadequate healthcare follow-up during the pandemic. Researchers describe this as a human rights violation.

Vegans and individuals with limited meat intake excel in following national dietary guidelines. However, their understanding of food, nutrition, and the quality of their diet is only at a moderate level. 

Norwegian municipalities lack highly qualified nurses. This is revealed in a new study on the quality at municipal institutions.

If you want to perform your best as an athlete, it may help to first put on a pair of headphones. This is according to a unique study from the University of Agder.

Research shows that treatment improves and trust in the hospital increases when people with the same diagnosis help each other.

The tick is a parasite that feeds on blood. The good news is that a tick feeds only three times in its lifetime.

“The teachers care about their pupils, but not talking about violations and abuse is a mistaken way of showing care,” says researcher Beate Goldschmidt-Gjerløw.

A large proportion of older people state that they drink alcohol twice a week or more. And the difference in alcohol use between men and women is getting smaller.
 

Menstruation has gone from being considered a disease to becoming part of the fight for women's health - and an industry worth billions.

If you believe that the training programme you are following has been put together especially for you, you can get a better effect from your training.

“Coping self-efficacy is among the key factors for the quality of life of children and young people,” says UiA researcher Hilde Timenes Mikkelsen.

Children who have a healthy diet throughout their childhood have better mental health when they are eight years old. This is shown by one of the largest surveys of its kind.

Do you get flashbacks of Christmas memories from the past when you smell the scent of clementines, mulled wine or gingerbread? This is not a coincidence. 

Many young girls experience poor mental health during secondary school. Many people focus on helping each individual, but PhD student Janne Lund wants us to look at the bigger picture. Because what is it about secondary school that leads to poor mental health among girls?