Impact Of Exercise Intervention On The Phenome (Metabolism And Predictive Complications) In Well Characterised Prediabetes And New Onset Type 2 Diabetes Cohorts In China And Australia (TheDiabeEx.JointStudy).
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$567,323.00
Summary
This proposal will study people with prediabetes or a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, compared with a group with normal blood glucose, in China and in Australia. It will examine, in well defined cohorts: 1. the extent of traditional and more novel organ complications and metabolic markers early in the disease course; 2. in people with abnormal blood glucose, the potential benefits of an exercise regimen to their metabolic health, biomarkers and complications.
The Fish Oil Youth Depression Study: A Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Treatment Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,193,322.00
Summary
Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (‘fish oil’) can reduce symptoms of depression. This, and the fact that they do not cause major side effects and are considered health beneficial, makes them an ideal candidate for early and preventive treatment. Through a controlled trial in tandem with a comprehensive basic research program, we aim to establish long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as first-line treatment for indicated prevention of severe mood disorders and as an alternative to antidepressant medicatio ....Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (‘fish oil’) can reduce symptoms of depression. This, and the fact that they do not cause major side effects and are considered health beneficial, makes them an ideal candidate for early and preventive treatment. Through a controlled trial in tandem with a comprehensive basic research program, we aim to establish long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as first-line treatment for indicated prevention of severe mood disorders and as an alternative to antidepressant medication in adolescents.Read moreRead less
A Multi-faceted Intervention To Enhance Cognition In Older People At Risk Of Cognitive Decline
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$600,224.00
Summary
There is an urgent need to investigate interventions which could reduce the number of people living with dementia in the future. This research aims to improve cognition in older people, experiencing early signs of memory decline, using a multi-modal exercise program combined with dietary supplements. Findings from this research will contribute to primary and secondary dementia prevention approaches.