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Eating for a healthy heart fact sheet Baker Institute

WEBOmega-3 fats are a type of polyunsaturated fat that may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Omega-3 fats are found naturally in oily fish, seafood and plant sources such as walnuts, chia, hemp and flaxseed. Some eggs also contain omega-3 fats. If you have …

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University departments

WEBThe Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health is a collaborative initiative within the Melbourne Medical School leveraging strengths in cardiometabolic capabilities and translation. Research and innovation applied to improve the lives of people with, or at …

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Health professionals should encourage patients to sit less …

WEBInstitute news. A review led by researchers from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute explains new ways GPs, cardiologists and other health practitioners could encourage their patients to sit less and move more to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. Such …

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Metabolomics Portal

WEBExplore our lipidomic methodology. The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Metabolomics Laboratory has developed a state-of-the-art lipidomics platform, emphasizing precise and reliable measurement of a broad range of lipid species from human plasma. We have …

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The Baker IDI Wellness Plan

WEBThe Baker IDI Wellness Plan provides evidence-based advice that you can trust and all the tools you need to create a long, happy and healthy life. In this book experts from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute unravel the myths around healthy living. You will also learn …

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More information on exercise physiology

WEBbone health. physiological and psychological wellbeing. metabolic profile. muscle strength, endurance and flexibility. balance, coordination and posture. ability to complete activities of daily living. Exercise can also have the potential to reduce or eliminate the need for …

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Metabolic associated fatty liver disease

WEBWhat is metabolic associated fatty liver disease? Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and a common type of liver cancer. More than 5.5 million Australians are, or have been, affected by liver …

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Closing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic

WEBMedia release. Researchers are zeroing in on the ultimate quest to regenerate insulin in pancreatic stem cells and replace the need for regular insulin injections. Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute researchers have demonstrated in a Nature scientific journal that …

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No Second Chances

WEBNo Second Chances. About 4.2 million Australians are living with a cardiovascular condition, and of those, 1.2 million have been diagnosed with heart disease and are 5 to 7 times more likely to suffer future heart events than those without heart disease. This …

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The history of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

WEBIn 1969, a new Baker building was officially opened by the then Premier of Victoria, Sir Henry Bolte. The rebuilding of the Institute was helped in large part by Chairman of Trustees, Edgar Rouse. Rouse’s father, John, had founded the firm, Baker & Rouse, …

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Exercise physiology services

WEBHealth Hub. Baker Specialist Clinics. Exercise physiology services. We are now offering both face-to-face or phone/Zoom based appointments. Fees apply for both of these services. Please contact our reception to arrange a booking. Our Accredited Exercise …

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The ETHEL study Baker Institute clinical trials

WEBDuring that time, you will undergo extensive testing of your heart including cardiopulmonary exercise testing, echocardiography (heart ultrasound) and cardiac MRI, as well as muscle function testing. For more information, contact the Monash Women's Health Research …

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Australian Diabetes Obesity and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab)

WEBThe Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study (AusDiab) is the largest Australian longitudinal population-based study examining the natural history of diabetes, pre-diabetes (in which glucose metabolism is impaired but not to the level to cause diabetes), heart …

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Portion plate guide fact sheet Baker Institute

WEBBaker Heart and Diabetes Institute. Level 4, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Vic 3004 Australia. T (03) 8532 1800 F (03) 8532 1899. 2022 Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute Review date: 2024. W www.baker.edu.au.

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Improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest

WEB30 June 2022. Jessica Maris was feeding her baby when her husband Bryan, 31 and a keen cyclist, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in bed. In a bid to expose the immense grief many thousands of Australian families are subjected to each year while the causes of …

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