Science & Human Interest Stories
Take a read through as our experts break down the hot topics in health and heart research. Learn more about your heart health and what's happening in the scientific world.
32 articles
Eating a heart-friendly diet on a budget
12 September 2023
Eating on a budget shouldn’t come at the cost of our health, here's our top tips to maintain a heart and wallet-friendly diet.
Drinking and heart health
06 September 2023
Our Experts decipher the mixed messages we receive when it comes to alcohol and heart health.
Fibre: good for your gut and your heart
13 June 2023
Fibre not only plays a crucial role in keeping your digestive system happy, it is essential component of a heart-friendly diet.
Why fish is your heart’s best friend
28 April 2023
Fish is not only lower in saturated fat and a good source of protein and iodine - it contains heart-friendly unsaturated fats known as omega-3 fatty acids.
Institute's Innovation Centre playing key role in delivering new stroke treatments
20 April 2023
Dr Kirsten Coupland from University of Newcastle is utilising the Institute’s Innovation Centre to shed light on the inner workings of the brain.
Saving hearts to save lives
13 April 2023
Professor Peter Macdonald opens up about his career as a cardiologist and scientist, 'Heart in a Box', and the potential of deadly spider venom.
STEM Stars of the Future
07 March 2023
We interview 2022 Victor Chang School Science Award winners Wenona School students Mimi Atkins and Sophie Ingham
Why the Mediterranean diet still matters
07 February 2023
While other diets come and go, this is one way of eating that continues to be the gold standard for heart health - ranked best diet of 2023.
How sleep can impact heart health
13 January 2023
What the latest research tells us about sleep's important role in maintaing a healthy heart
Three new heart health tips for 2023 that could save your life
09 January 2023
The Institute's Prof Jason Kovacic shares research's latest insights into preventing heart disease
New Year’s Resolutions – Small sustainable changes for heart health
19 December 2022
Learn how you can meet your heart health goals this new year - with little incremental changes that have a lasting impact.
Have yourself a heart-friendly Festive Season
16 December 2022
Easy things to try this year to be a little heart-healthier this Christmas
Short bursts of physical activity during daily life may lower risk of premature death
13 December 2022
Data from recent studies has shown that you don’t need a lengthy workout to get health benefits from exercise.
Rainbow of fruit and vegetables
25 November 2022
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
Link between red meat and heart disease
14 October 2022
Does eating red meat raise your risk of heart disease? Learn more about how and why red meat can impact your heart health.
Can being stressed damage your heart?
10 October 2022
It’s hard to avoid feeling stressed in our busy lives, as to whether if affect our heart health, the answer it seems is complicated.
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