Our brain is a constant work in progress
Our brain is a constant work in progress — from the day we’re born until the day we die. Everything we do, think, feel and believe either enhances or erodes our brain on a daily basis. If we [...]
Reminder: Would you like to participate in brain research?
Two weeks ago, I wrote about a new online trial called BetterBrains developed by Monash University Researchers. The project is designed to boost your brain and defy dementia and as a participant [...]
Do you want to participate in exciting brain research?
Monash University researchers have developed an online trial called BetterBrains that is designed to boost your brain and defy dementia. I’m a participant myself and highly recommend the [...]
Lack of sleep and the risk of dementia
Helena was interviewed on Channel 9’s Today Show about lack of sleep and the risk of dementia.
Could it be your thyroid?
May is Thyroid Awareness Month in Australia and here’s why you need to know about it. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of your throat under your larynx or Adam’s [...]
Solve this puzzle to save your brain
Any time we hear news about dementia, it’s rarely good. There are currently 450 000 people in Australia living with dementia and this number is increasing by 250 people every day. But this does [...]
Alzheimer’s breakthrough
Dr Helena interviewed on the Daily Edition about a blood test that can predict Alzheimer’s disease decades before any symptoms appear.
The difference between dementia and normal ageing
Tim and Brigitte Duclos chat to their favourite Doc about how to detect the difference between dementia and normal ageing.
