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Research reveals stronger people have healthier brains
19 April 2018
A study of nearly half a million people has revealed that muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are The study, published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, also showed that maximal handgrip was strongly correlated with both visual memory and reaction time in over one thousand people with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.

Antioxidants and amino acids could play role in the treatment of psychosis
22 March 2018
Nutrients found in food may help reduce the symptoms of psychotic illness, when used in the early stages of treatment. The systematic review, examined if nutrient supplementation could provide effective 'add on' treatment for young people with psychosis.

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NICM Symposium 2018: Medicinal Cannabis

Bringing together Australia’s leading medicinal cannabis scientists, academics and educators, delegates will learn about the latest research, regulatory developments and education regarding medicinal cannabis.