Online tool could predict age of onset for Alzheimer’s disease
Dr Helena interviewed on Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise talking about an online tool which could predict age of onset for Alzheimer’s disease.
The immeasurable health-benefits of an adventurous life
When I was approached by the UK-based charity ‘Dementia Adventure’ to appear on their podcast, the answer was a resounding yes! Click here to listen to our deep dive into how adventure prevents [...]
A good book is like an empathic friend
When I was in California in June this year, I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Stevens, author of the book and stage play, Stage Seven (which refers to the seventh stage of Alzheimer’s), a [...]
Brain health starts right now
While I was in Melbourne for Dementia Awareness Month in September this year, I spoke to Sharon McGrath, producer of The House of Wellness TV show, about how we can all defy dementia right now. [...]
Promising news for people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD)!
I took this photo during my visit to the vibrant, eclectic, City of Music, Nashville Tennessee on the morning of my interview with Channel 9’s Today Extra. Click here to watch our conversation [...]
Physician Turned Caregiver Shares Her Uplifting Alzheimer’s Journey
Unexpectedly, a physician’s journey of caring for her father with Alzheimer’s disease leads to groundbreaking insights. From reversing cognitive decline to the impact of emotional trauma, Dr. [...]
Is noise pollution a health hazard?
Many people have asked me what was the most interesting thing I learned at the Alzheimer Europe conference in Geneva. It was the impact of noise pollution on our physical health. A 14-year study [...]
We need to broaden our definition of what constitutes medicine
Modern medicine needs to acknowledge that more than 80% of our health is determined by how we live our lives — the food we eat, the work we do, the stress we’re under, the quality of our sleep, [...]
