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For National Stroke Week (8 – 14 August), world-leading stroke ... increasingly clear that alcohol definitely increases your risk of secondary stroke. The risks still outweigh the benefits. 4. Exercise ... is in: the Mediterranean diet will also reduce your risk factors for secondary stroke. News & Articles Five things you need to know about ...
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... website featuring evidence-based resources to help survivors of stroke move more and eat well to reduce the risk of a second stroke, has ... that poor diet and inactivity are strong risk factors of stroke and secondary stroke but there are currently no usual care services towards ... Lisa Murphy, says the program will go a long way in helping prevent secondary strokes, particularly in regional and rural Australia where ...
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Stroke survivors will be able to tap into technology at home to access an exercise and diet program, aimed at preventing a secondary stroke. Stroke survivors will be able to tap into technology ... at home to access an exercise and diet program, aimed at preventing a secondary stroke. University of Newcastle researcher Emily Ramage has ...
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Stroke survivors who sit for long periods throughout the day could ... by performing short but frequent bouts of light physical activity. Stroke survivors who sit for long periods throughout the day could ... primary contributor to the onset of a number of chronic diseases and secondary strokes. “Baker IDI researchers have already shown that ...
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... used in a world-first training program developed by Hunter-based stroke researchers, aimed at upskilling hospital staff and optimising workflows to get stroke patients treated or transferred faster. Virtual reality (VR) ... brain injury, with a cascade of negative changes in the brain, called secondary neurodegeneration. So we’re working to limit the amount of ...
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... a one-off vaccine can reduce the risk of both heart attack and stroke. If you’re aged 55-60 and have two of three risk factors – ... a one-off vaccine can reduce the risk of both heart attack and stroke. The Australian Study for the Prevention through Immunisation of ... and John Hunter Hospital, says the study is examining a potential secondary role for the existing pneumonia vaccine. “Laboratory ...
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... for improved fitness are widely implemented in both primary and secondary school settings. Of note, Professor Lubans has been a Chief ... Allan & Lynn Davies are supporting a five-year Fellowship for a stroke project led by Professor Neil Spratt , tackling a rise in ... the Greater Charitable Foundation, have maintained support for the Stroke Research Group. Haggarty Foundation Tony and Karen Haggarty ...
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... program , Alexandra is exploring ‘The unmet needs of carers of stroke survivors’. Around 50% of people who have a stroke require support from a carer. Their needs are complex and often ... Training for Teens physical activity program throughout NSW secondary schools. Schools are an ideal setting to promote physical ...
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... this research program is to help prevent development of heart disease secondary to the commonest cancer treatments. “Our vision is to ... project “Keep the pressure down: preserving brain blood flow during stroke by preventing intracranial pressure elevation.” This builds on ... Spratt’s extensive body of research aimed at improving outcomes for stroke patients. HMRI Institute Director Professor Tom Walley says that ...
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... is the best way to avoid hospital admissions and the development of secondary health problems that are linked to diabetes including heart attacks, stroke, blindness, amputations, kidney failure and premature death.” ...
