Brain

N stands for Nature. Nature is our great healer and balancer. When we’re tired, nature energises us. When our concentration starts to wane, nature helps our brain regain focus. And when we’re [...]

E stands for Exercise. Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, rowing, dancing, pickle ball, team sports — any form of movement that you enjoy — stimulates the growth of new brain cells and new [...]

V stands for Vitamins B12 and D. Get a blood test every year to check if you have adequate levels of these two essential brain vitamins. Take supplements if your levels are low, but of course, [...]

A stands for Anticipation, Awe and wonder. And after just one day in Sri Lanka, I’m already in awe of the incredible lush green tea plantations, the warmth, friendliness and hospitality of the [...]

Can adventure really prevent dementia? Or is it just a catchy rhyme? Adventure can most definitely prevent dementia! Of course genes play a role, but only 5% of dementias are genetically [...]

Last month I spoke at the Australasian Metabolic Health Society (AMHS) about diet and dementia.  For those who were not able to attend, my three key takeaways were: Brain changes leading to [...]

While I was in Nashville, Tennessee in April this year, I had the great pleasure of being interviewed on The Influential Personal Brand Podcast by the dynamic AJ Vaden. AJ is co-founder and CEO [...]

After last week’s Health-e-Byte about music as medicine, I received several questions about the specific benefits of listening to personally meaningful music for people with dementia. The best [...]

Listening to music is medicine for our mind in a range of contexts. In 2022, a group of mentally healthy older adults were enrolled in an eight-week music intervention. Each participant, with [...]

As a doctor with an unquenchable passion for brain health and preventive medicine, I’ve spent years advocating for a lifestyle that supports not only our body but also our mind. I’ve seen, both [...]