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We need to grow bolder, not older. Our negative ageist stereotypes have an adverse effect on how we age. Every time we say, ‘I’m having a senior moment’ it reinforces the nonsense that our memory [...]

Last week I flew to Melbourne to speak at the National Dementia Conference. The first thing I saw at the airport when I stepped off the plane was a billboard for ‘The Brain Drink’ pictured above. [...]

Psychological trauma produces physical changes in our brain that affect our perceptions and our ability to regulate our emotions. Untreated depression is a greater risk factor for heart disease [...]

If anyone heard my interview on 2GB radio with Deborah Knight on 1st June 2023, I owe you an apology. In my excitement, I gave the wrong figures relating to the link between specific genes and [...]

It’s been a long time between Health-e-Bytes but all for a good cause: my latest book, Can Adventure Prevent Dementia? A guide to outwitting Alzheimer’s has finally been released! The book isn’t [...]

Christmas is that time of year My credit card bill instils great fear. But it’s worth the joy of bestowing a gift That I know will give my loved ones a lift. It’s also a time people injure [...]

Be careful what you think — our assumptions about ageing actually influence how we age. Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer tested whether cultural stereotypes contributed to memory [...]

If you knew that doing something you loved — I mean really loved — could give you dementia, would you still do it?  What if that ‘thing’ was playing your favourite sport? For instance, boxing, [...]

The Southern Business Women Connect is holding its annual Business Luncheon at the Currumbin RSL on Friday 14th October 2022 from 11am to 3pm and I have been invited as guest speaker. My topic [...]

Are you a teacher, educator or work in a school?  If yes, you won’t want to miss this inspiring and stimulating event.   I’m honoured to be presenting at the Positive Schools 2022 mental health, [...]