Health Check

Category: Griffith Health

All disciplines within the Health Group at Griffith University.

Tips to beginning your mindfulness practice

When you read of the benefits of a mindfulness practice you might feel incredibly motivated to start with an hour long practice each day. Read More

From medical laboratory science to Médecins Sans Frontières

Griffith Alumnus Tanya Constantino shares what it’s like to work in Ethiopia with Doctors Without Borders  Tanya began her career in laboratory medicine as a foundation year… Read More

Pharmacology, toxicology, and a career in drug research

Nicholas Rosser is a Griffith University Pharmacology and Toxicology alumnus and PhD candidate on his way to a career in medical research.   When he first… Read More

Seeking participants for a study on the impact of coronavirus related closures of social care services

A research project led by Griffith University is exploring the effects of COVID-19 related social service closures on the lives of older people, people with… Read More

From biomedicine to rural medicine – alumnus Dr Daniel Wilson

Daniel Wilson was born and raised a country boy and says it was inevitable he’d end up back in the bush once he finished medical school, even if he wasn’t sure the exact role he’d play. Read More

Finding a passion for Exercise and Sport in Australia

Jane Mun grew up in South Korea, “an environment where physical activity is not a priority for kids” she would say. It’s during a working holiday in Australia that Jane discovered herself a life-changing passion for sport and exercise. Read More

Mindfulness and the Meaningful Minute

Nowadays, being busy is a badge that we wear with honour, highlighting to ourselves and others that we are productive and worthwhile. Read More

Time to indulge this World Chocolate Day!

This Tuesday 7 July 2020 is World Chocolate Day, and as Health Check is focused on providing advice on studying health and living a healthy life, we… Read More

Turning a love of anatomy into a career as a paramedic

When Tomoaki Shiratsuchi began his undergraduate degree, his plan was to become a doctor, but a turn at paramedicine changed his career path entirely  When Tomoaki began his… Read More

A dentistry graduate in the Royal Australian Air Force

Max Moody takes his skills in dentistry across the country and the world to help engage communities through public health outreach opportunities.   As a Griffith Dentistry graduate, Max Moody was… Read More