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Cognitive decline is a major health and social issue, as it negatively affects quality of life of older adults, and increases risk of dementia (such...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso

Over 41,000 people are admitted with stroke to Australian hospitals annually, and 7 out of 10 survivors will suffer cognitive impairment or dementia...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso

Background: Shift workers have increased risks of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Theses increased risks of chronic disease...

The Healthy Brain Project is an ongoing study of middle-aged Australian adults (40-70 years) at risk of future dementia. This project will analyse...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso

The micronutrient selenium is crucial for the antioxidant response, as well as for immune system and thyroid hormone regulation. Inadequate selenium...
Supervisor: Dr Barbara R Cardoso

Background: Shift workers have increased risks of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes partly because of the metabolic consequences...

For women, menopause increases their risk of developing cardiovascular (CV) disease. This life-stage is associated with increased adiposity, weight...