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Heart Of The Matter - A Health Humanities Podcast
Heart Of The Matter - A Health Humanities Podcast
21 episodes
2 weeks ago
This podcast will involve discussions with researchers in the Heart of the Matter project - an interdisciplinary project that aims to deepen our understanding of the heart and improve human wellbeing through fostering dialogue and innovation across the fields of health, medicine, engineering, philosophy, literary studies and the humanities. The aim of the Heart of the Matter is to pull together holistic bodily, social, cultural, medical, technical and lived experiences of cardiac health and concerns.
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This podcast will involve discussions with researchers in the Heart of the Matter project - an interdisciplinary project that aims to deepen our understanding of the heart and improve human wellbeing through fostering dialogue and innovation across the fields of health, medicine, engineering, philosophy, literary studies and the humanities. The aim of the Heart of the Matter is to pull together holistic bodily, social, cultural, medical, technical and lived experiences of cardiac health and concerns.
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Medicine
Health & Fitness
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Brisk Walking, Slow Reading
Heart Of The Matter - A Health Humanities Podcast
41 minutes 34 seconds
5 months ago
Brisk Walking, Slow Reading

In this episode of 'Heart of the Matter,' hosts Claire Hansen, Brid Phillips and Michael Stevens discuss the latest in heart related research in 2025!


The hosts cover a range of topics, starting with the latest research on the benefits of brisk walking for reducing heart rhythm problems. They also delve into the fascinating parallels between Shakespearean depictions of heartbreak and modern medical understandings of Takotsubo syndrome (or broken heart syndrome), drawing insights from their peer-reviewed research. Lastly, Michael shares an update on a groundbreaking artificial heart project in Australia.


Tune in for a blend of historical and contemporary perspectives on heart health.


Relevant Links

  • Brisk walking linked to lower risk of heart rhythm problems
  • ‘Wilt Break My Heart?’ Takotsubo Syndrome and Shakespeare’s Discourse of Heartbreak in Antony and Cleopatra and King Lear
  • Australian becomes first in world discharged with durable artificial heart - ABC News
Heart Of The Matter - A Health Humanities Podcast
This podcast will involve discussions with researchers in the Heart of the Matter project - an interdisciplinary project that aims to deepen our understanding of the heart and improve human wellbeing through fostering dialogue and innovation across the fields of health, medicine, engineering, philosophy, literary studies and the humanities. The aim of the Heart of the Matter is to pull together holistic bodily, social, cultural, medical, technical and lived experiences of cardiac health and concerns.