Health-e-Bytes

In spite of the incredible advances in science, medicine and technology, why are we seeing soaring rates of chronic diseases? Why has there been a surge in colon cancer in young people? Why are [...]

One of the fascinating things I learned at the recent Australian Dementia Research Forum (ADRF) in Perth, was that reduced tongue strength is associated with reduced cognitive function. There is [...]

When should we start thinking about dementia prevention? Can it even be prevented? How common is dementia? What are early signs of dementia we should watch for? What are some of the biggest myths [...]

After last week’s Health-e-Byte about ageism, I received numerous requests for more of what I spoke about at the American Society on Aging Conference in Orlando, Florida. Thank you for your [...]

Ageism is an unrecognised form of discrimination that will affect all of us at some time — if we’re fortunate to live long enough. It’s also a form of discrimination that we perpetrate against [...]

A few weeks ago, I was interviewed on Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise about whether or not the digital era is contributing to dementia. You can watch our conversation here. Alternatively, here is a [...]

Following from last week’s Health-e-Byte, I was interviewed about ultra-processed food by Australian Health Care Journalist, Sabrina Rogers-Anderson. You can read her (and my) helpful tips here. [...]

For nearly a century, we’ve all been part of a cult. Every single one of us. A common ideology. Daily brainwashing. Blind allegiance to a charismatic leader. Unquestioning self-sacrifice. We [...]

Coca Cola recruits scientists to manipulate research to support the company’s best interests. In this disturbing interview, Harvard University anthropologist Susan Greenhalgh discusses how Coca [...]

Twenty-four hours without sleep dysregulates our immune system, increases inflammatory proteins, and raises blood cortisol and adrenaline levels (stress hormones). This means that when we get [...]