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March

Wed 4 March 7pm, CWA Hall Dungog

3 short talks on lung health, aging & pregnancy

Professor Lisa Wood (Professor of Biomedical Science & Head of Nutrition Research, University of Newcastle) will look at the fascinating science of our lungs and how their health can be influenced by the foods we eat with a focus on antioxidants, fatty acids, fibre and obesity.
Isobel Stoodley (University of Newcastle PhD student) will look at how you can stay stronger for longer. She will discuss a study that is running for older people, using a diet and exercise intervention to improve body composition and help combat the effects of aging.
And Dr John T Fitter (Senior Research Officer, Mothers & Babies Research Centre, University of Newcastle) will highlight some of the problems in human pregnancies and research aimed at tackling the problems.

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