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Read the latest In a Heartbeat here, and find up-to-date research highlights.
In a Heartbeat is The Heart Research Institute's newsletter, giving you a chance to read about all the latest up-to-date research being performed at the Institute, meet some of the team and enjoy one of our 'hearty' recipes and get fit with Guy Leech (HRI Ambassador).
Please find below copies of previous newsletters
March 2010
Take the time to learn about some of our recent breakthroughs - the critically important information you're helping to make happen. In particular, see how male hormones such as testosterone could play a key role in the renewal and regeneration of the cardiovascular system! Meet the HRI team Member Dr Sally Tandy and seven-time World surfing Champion Layne Beachly drops in to speak to Guy Leech. Enjoy our delicious new recipe for Chicken and Leek Pie.
Nov 2009
The Heart Research Institute's celebrates our new state of the art facility with the official opening by the Governor General Ms Quentin Bryce AC. This move is the beginning of an exciting new phase in our history and will allow us to expand our research capabilities and take us yet another step closer to the early detection, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Guy Leech explores our busy lifestyles and the need to make time for excersise. Enjoy our recipe for Chocolate Tiramisu with Raspberries.
June 2009
With the considerable help of the Federal and NSW State, Governments and supporters such as you, we finally have our own state-of-the-art research facility in Newtown. In an exciting discovery, researchers at The Heart Research Institute have found a unique way to control Myeloperoxidase - the enzyme that turns nasal mucus green... AND causes damage during a heart attack. Guy Leech explores small lifestyle changes that can have a significant impact on your long-term health and fitness. Enjoy our delicious recipe of Sesame Crusted Salmon.
Feb 2009
The Heart Research Institute turns 20! Read all about The Heart Research Institute researchers acknowledged internationally for the work they've undertaken at the Institute plus a closer look at the latest from the Gene Regulation Group. Guy Leech Helping your children to establish the habit of daily physical activity is one of the single most important things that we can do to set them up for a happy, healthy and prosperous life when they grow up. As parents, we can do a great deal to help our kids to be active. Chill out with our new Chilli Beef Noodles.
Dec 2008
Read the latest news of our remarkable results in achieving prestigious scientific awards and details of an important new alliance with Karma Currency. Guy Leech gives you five good r asons for exercising every morning and there’s a delicious new recipe for Seafood Paella from Heart Food – the Healthy Heart Cookbook.
June 2008
Meet Associate Professor Gilles Lambert who is currently studying how a newly discovered gene, PCSK9 and how it inhibits the liver receptor that is responsible for removing LDL (the bad cholesterol) from our circulation. Warm up with a winter curry... Lentil with Fish and get fit with the Winter Workouts from Guy Leech's Fitness Forum.
March 2008
"Meet the Team" hear from Dr Jeffrey Cohn, who leads the Nutrition and Metabolism Group and learn about our new Nutraceutical and Functional Food Research Facility.
August 2007
Hear from our Director - Professor Philip Barter, read our latest Research Highlights. Meet the team: the Inflammation Unit led by Dr Clare Hawkins and learn about their main focus on understanding how the damaging oxidants can alter cells in the wall of human arteries and how that contributes to heart disease. Plus get the latest TOP Tips from Guy Leech's Fitness Forum and enjoy a healthy recipe - a Leg of Lamb with double mint sauce.
Feb 2007
From the Director's Desk, read how olive oil pulp may help to save lives and meet the Angiogenesis Team led by Dr Martin Ng, who talks about an exciting new area of research; how blood vessels regrow after they are injured ('angiogenesis'). Check out the top 10 tips for looking good, feeling great and living longer from HRI Ambassador, Guy Leech and indulge in the fabulous Linguine with the 'no-cook' sauce recipe!
August 2007
From the Director's Desk, read about weight loss, meet Dr Rachael Dunlop from the Cell Biology Team. Read how heart disease is not just a man thing and enjoy the Roast Beef with Red Wine recipe.
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