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Lauren Ball

Lauren Ball

Associate Professor/ Principal Research Fellow, Griffith University
My goal is to reorient primary health care to focus on healthy lifestyles and healthy environments.

I work with community members, health professionals, education providers, and professional bodies to research how patients are better supported in primary care to eat well. I implement interventions and programs, so that general practitioners, nurses, dietitians, nutritionists, pharmacists, and other health professionals feel confident in nutrition and have the skills to meet patients’ needs. I also work with Primary Health Networks to better understand how primary care services can be reoriented to put nutrition and other lifestyle behaviours at the forefront of the health care system.

I have published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and attracted over $3 million in research funding from government bodies, non-government organisations, and philanthropic foundations. I am a Principal Research Fellow at Griffith University with strong external funding support, including an NHMRC Investigator Grant (EL2). I am lead of Healthy Primary Care at Griffith University, Global Strategic Lead for the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, Committee member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Handbook for Non-Drug Interventions, Associate Editor for the Australian Journal of Primary Health and Family Practice journal and Executive Committee member of the Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care.

Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science

Dec 22, 2023 11:07 am UTC| Health

Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a month, typically throbbing or cramping in the lower abdomen. Digestive changes such as vomiting, gas, bloating,...

How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?

Nov 01, 2023 07:02 am UTC| Business

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and its high levels of caffeine are among the main reasons why. Its a natural stimulant that provides an energy buzz, and we just cant get enough. However, some...

Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here's what the science says

Oct 15, 2023 04:04 am UTC| Health

Coffee is well recognised as having a positive impact on long-term health. Drinking the equivalent of three to four cups of instant coffee a day reduces the risk of many health conditions including heart disease, type 2...

Is TikTok right – will eating three carrots a day really give me a natural tan?

Sep 28, 2023 02:51 am UTC| Technology

A beauty trend gaining popularity on TikTok, dubbed the carrot tan, claims eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan. But can this really give you a natural glow? And is it healthy? Why would carrots...

How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?

Sep 18, 2023 06:29 am UTC| Health

Your GP says you have high cholesterol. Youve six months to work on your diet to see if thatll bring down your levels, then youll review your options. Could taking supplements over this time help? You cant rely on...

Calories and kilojoules: how do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?

Aug 22, 2023 04:18 am UTC| Health

Everything we consume contains energy our bodies use to move, grow and maintain health. To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts. Firstly, youve probably...

3 reasons you feel hungrier and crave comfort foods when the weather turns cold

Apr 06, 2023 08:01 am UTC| Health

As we move through Autumn, parts of Australia are starting to see cooler weather. For some of us, that can mean increasing feelings of hunger and cravings for comfort food such as as pasta, stews and ramen. But whats...

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Economy

Japan Leadership Candidates Back Wage Growth, Differ on Strategies for Household Support

As Japans leadership candidates vie for the prime minister position, all contenders agree on continuing wage growth but differ on how to best support households amid rising prices. Some advocate for cash handouts, while...

보잉 노동자 파업 예고, 노조 노동 계약 거부로 주가 하락

보잉(Boeing) 공장 직원 3만 명 이상이 임금 인상을 요구하며 파업에 돌입할 예정이다. 미국 태평양 북서부 지역의 보잉 노동자들이 파업을 찬성하며 항공산업 대기업에 또 다른 도전 과제가 생겼다. 보잉 주가는 금요일 미국 프리마켓...

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Politics

Crypto Could Tip Razor-Thin Margins in US Election 2024 Swing States, Says Law Professor

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Donald Trump's LA Rant May Have Violated Gag Order, Manhattan Prosecutors Alerted

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'Winner' Donald Trump Declares Debate Victory, Labels Himself ‘Extraordinary Genius’ Amid Controversy

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'Another Reason To Vote For Donald Trump': Ex-POTUS Announces Plan to Ban Illegal Immigrants from Renting Apartments or Getting Mortgages

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Science

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Technology

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Bitcoins market depth reached new lows this weekend, signaling a possible price bottom. Analysts are eyeing this as a signal that a strong bullish reversal may be on the horizon. Bitcoin Hits Market Depth...
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