Mapping the mind: MRI used in fight against Alzheimer’s (Podcast 11 Nov 2010)

Sophisticated bio-imaging techniques being developed by CSIRO may spot abnormalities in the brain function of people with early Alzheimer's disease well before symptoms appear. (6:20)

Aspirin: a health answer for the elderly? (Podcast 03 May 2010)

A new trial to determine if Aspirin is effective in delaying the onset of a range of chronic disorders in otherwise healthy ageing volunteers is being conducted jointly in Australia and the US. (5:55)

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CSIRO's Chief Executive Dr Geoff Garrett today welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement of additional funding for the organisation's National Research Flagships as part of the Government's Building our Future through Science and Innovation program.

Hobart, Tas (Hobart laboratories)

CSIRO's Hobart laboratories provide research into sustainable marine resources and industries, climate, weather and ocean prediction, integrated coastal and oceans management as well as health and sustainable energy use.

Health and Wellbeing

Improving the health and wellbeing of Australians through prevention, health discovery and treatment of disease.

Lose weight online with CSIRO (Podcast 19 Jul 2010)

Australians who are serious about losing weight are being asked to help CSIRO develop a web-based diet management program. (6:14)

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Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Keogh JB, Luscombe ND, Wittert GA, Clifton PM. 2004. Long-term effects of a high-protein, low carbohydrate diet on weight control and cardiovascular risk markers in obese hyperinsulinemic subjects. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord., May. 28(5): 661-670. Erratum in: Int J Obes Rel Metab Disord., 2004. Sep. 28(9): 1 187.

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CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Geoff Garrett has welcomed the increase in funding for the Organisation announced in tonight's Federal budget.

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Bowen J, Noakes M, Clifton P. 2003. High dairy-protein versus high mixed-protein energy restricted diets - the effect on bone turnover and calcium excretion in overweight adults. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 12 Suppl: S52.

CSIRO Healthy Heart Program checklist: appendix 3

The CSIRO Healthy Heart Program Appendix 3 is the CLIP eating plan checklist. (2 pages)

CSIRO Healthy Heart Program checklist: appendix 4

The CSIRO Healthy Heart program Appendix 4 includes: CLIP maintenance plan checklist and a table of 500-kilojoule blocks of heart-protective foods. (2 pages)

Alzheimer's Australia: Living with dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and accounts for between 50 per cent and 70 per cent of all cases. It is a progressive, degenerative illness that attacks the brain. (4 pages)

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Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Parker B, Clifton PM. 2004. Long-term effects of advice to consume a high-protein, low-fat diet, rather than a conventional weight-loss diet, in obese adults with type 2 diabetes: one-year follow-up of a randomised trial. Diabetologia. Oct. 47(10): 1 677-1 686. Epub 2004. Oct 6.

CSIRO e-health innovation: enabling a revolution in healthcare

This brochure describes how CSIRO is using information and communication technologies to build a sustainable health care system for Australia. (6 pages)

Addressing national challenges: science sustaining Australia's future

An overview of some of the highlights of the National Research Flagships from 2006-07. (28 pages)

Microencapsulation

This two-page information sheet describes how the Food Futures Flagship and Preventative Health flagship are developing technology to precisely deliver bioactive ingredients to targeted sites in the gastrointestinal tract.

The CSIRO Healthy Heart Program: CLIP shopping lists weeks 7-12 and vegetarian menus

This 15-page document is the CSIRO Health Heart Program (CLIP) shopping lists for weeks 7-12, and for the vegetarian menus.

United against a killer: taking a strike at stroke (Podcast 23 Sep 2010)

A new CSIRO collaboration research ‘cluster’ is poised to save countless lives by determining early indicators of stroke using biomarkers and the latest brain imaging technology. (7:03)

CSIRO Healthy Heart Program checklist: appendix 2

The CSIRO Healthy Heart Program Appendix 2 includes: Daily activity checklist; Recommended walking program; Weekly walking program checklist; and Muscle-strengthening program checklist. (3 pages)