Promoting health through waka ama (outrigger canoe)
Waka ama (outrigger canoe) is one of the fastest growing sports in Aotearoa New Zealand. Now Massey University researchers have joined advocates who increasingly see the activity as a vehicle for...
View ArticleNutrition concern for older adults at home
Researchers are calling for screening of vulnerable older adults at risk of poor nutrition and diminished physical performance, in an effort to identify those in need of dietary intervention.
View ArticleCan learning music deter dementia?
Ryan Sutcliffe loves to play the guitar, and writes and performs his own songs. Now, the doctoral psychology researcher has a dream project combining his musical and academic interests in a study to...
View ArticleUnderstanding 'green' consumers key to business success
Massey University Ph.D. graduate Dr. Fred Angels Musika set out to develop a reliable way of measuring green consumer consciousness to better understand the decision-making processes of this growing...
View ArticlePredicting disease emergence from forest fragmentation
A Massey University team has developed new ways of predicting disease-hot spots, created by humans changing the environment, to help identify where and how society can mitigate the risk of infectious...
View ArticleCan eating chicken feathers build muscle?
New research from Massey University's School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition suggests chicken feathers could have potential as a protein supplement for people wanting to build or maintain lean body mass.
View ArticleGaps in health professionals' knowledge about HPV and cervical screening
The first New Zealand study of health professionals' knowledge and understanding about the human papillomavirus (HPV) has identified significant gaps, particularly about the role of HPV testing in the...
View ArticleBird bone streaming
A new website for viewing 3-D bird bones aims to make bird bones in museums more accessible for research and teaching.
View ArticleModel for improving campylobacter management
A refined model for understanding the source of campylobacter infections may be a key management tool for public health officials around the world.
View ArticleDriving force of volcanic super-hazards uncovered
Massey volcanologists have discovered the driving force behind superheated gas-and-ash clouds from volcanic eruptions, which may help save lives and infrastructure around the globe.
View ArticleStudy shows many senior managers distrust big data
A new Massey University study shows many top executives are failing to capitalise on the benefits of big data, preferring to rely on their own intuition.
View ArticleBreathing new life into respiratory support
New research from Massey University's College of Health has shed light on how an emerging therapy for respiratory support works—something that could benefit patients with obstructive sleep apnoea,...
View ArticleManagers crucial to stamping out bullying in nursing
A new research report from Massey University's Healthy Work Group has outlined the management competencies needed to both prevent and manage workplace bullying in the nursing sector.
View ArticleBetter policies needed for dealing with workplace cyber abuse
While workplace cyber abuse is a growing challenge for many organisations, most still struggle to deal with it effectively, say researchers from Massey University's Healthy Work Group.
View ArticleResearch explores how the management of feral cats can protect native species
New Massey research hopes to improve the management of feral cats for the protection of native species.
View ArticleThe role religion plays in workplace behavior
Understanding the relationship between religion and ethical decision-making is important for organizations with diverse workforces. While there is considerable research from a Christian perspective,...
View ArticleModels with cosmetic surgery don't make the cut
While cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly common in the world of advertising, chasing beauty ideals by going under the knife does not necessarily make a model more attractive to consumers.
View ArticleStudy looks at app for parents of premature babies
Being a new parent of a newborn admitted to a neonatal unit is stressful and challenging. A mobile health app designed to inform and support parents with babies in neonatal care is the focus of a...
View ArticleUnderstanding the high suicide rate in the building sector
More support for mental health interventions and education initiatives aimed at suicide prevention in the building industry is needed, says Andy Walmsley, a clinical psychology doctoral student based...
View ArticleSupporting farming families during times of stress
It is well documented that farmers have high suicide rates and levels of depression, and there is a connection between the economy, financial stress and mental illness within farming communities.
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