Associate Professor Monique Watts, Cardiologist at The Alfred Hospital, Victoria. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among women in Australia and a significant cause of premature death being the single biggest killer of women aged 45-84. Despite this, most women are unaware of their risk. A large portion of women will have silent
Heart Research Australia kicked off Women’s Health Week 2022 with Cardiologist Dr Monique Watts and author of ‘Queen Menopause’ Alison Brahe Daddo as we chatted menopause and women’s heart health. We spoke about heart conditions commonly experienced by women yet not well known or spoken of; early warning signs and what to look out for;
Nutritionist, Chloe Steele, gives us a guide for nutrition in those menopausal years. What should you eat, why you should focus on protein, healthy fats, whole grains and fresh fruit and vegetables rather than going on a “diet”. The hot flushes have hit or you can feel they are on their way…. What should or
Lead Researchers: Prof Helge Rasmussen, Dr Chia-Chi Liu, Elisha Hamilton Professor Helge Rasmussen and his team are working on a way to help breast cancer survivors reduce their risk of irreversible heart damage. Heart Research Australia is delighted to share the news that thanks to an anonymous benefactor, combined with Heart Research Australia donors, we