Hi there,
Welcome to the latest edition of In a Heartbeat. In this issue we invite you to take the time to learn about some of our recent breakthroughs - the critically important research that you’re helping to make happen. Then read how one of our valued researchers has just been awarded the highly respected Ralph Reader Prize.
Seven-time World Surfing Champion Layne Beachley drops in to speak with Guy Leech and you’ll meet Heart Research Institute team member Dr Sally Tandy. And as always, there’s a delicious new recipe from Heart Food – the Healthy Heart Cookbook.
Enjoy your newsletter… and thank you again for your wonderful support. |
Professor Philip Barter,
MBBS, PhD, FRACP
Director, The Heart Research Institute |
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Male hormones may protect against heart disease
The phenomenon of men developing cardiovascular disease at a younger age and to a greater extent than women has long been attributed to the power of the female hormone estrogen. But a new study suggests a reduction in male hormones as men age may be the culprit.
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Dr Joanne Tan wins Ralph Reader Prize
Dr Joanne Tan, a Postdoctoral Scientist in the Gene Regulation Group, has been awarded the Ralph Reader Prize for Basic Science at a recent meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).
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Become a Hero of the Heart
Get fit and be active while helping The Heart Research Institute at the same time! Choose HRI as the beneficiary of your next Marathon or Family Fun Run. To register your team and for details in each state click here.
Registrations are now open for:
• Iron Man Australia Triathlon 2010 – Sunday, 28 March 2010
• Canberra Marathon 2010 – 10–11 April 2010
• Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon – Sunday, 16 May 2010
• Bridge to Brisbane – to be confirmed by organisers |
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Chicken and Leek Pie
Leeks are part of the allium family that contain phytochemicals thought to lower blood pressure and nutrients such as vitamin C and folate as well as fibre. Serves 4, each serving containing 6 serves of vegetables.
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Current Research Highlights
Egg yolk extract could have cardiovascular health benefits…
Innovative work in our laboratory has shown that adding phospholipids (PLs) from different sources to the diet can have significant hepatic and cardiovascular health benefits.
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Guy Leech’s Fitness Forum
Surfing Champ Layne Beachley drops in
Guy interviews long time friend and Seven Time World Surfing Champion, Layne Beachley
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Meet the Team
In this issue, meet HRI Team Member Dr Sally Tandy, Senior Research Fellow, Nutrition and Metabolism Group.
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To receive a FREE copy of our booklet, Executors Information Register, or to continue your support well into the future via a bequest, please e-mail bequest@hri.org.au or phone 02 9241 4300 |
If you are interested in attending one of our 2010 FREE Director’s Talk & Tour of The Institute’s new laboratories (including a light lunch) please e-mail events@hri.org.au or call 02 9241 4300 |
If you have an interesting story, perhaps about winning a fight with heart disease, or you have some feedback about this e-newsletter, please e-mail our editor at inaheartbeat@hri.org.au |
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