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.
Warning Signs of Dementia
Helena Popovic interviewed on The Daily Edition about the early warning signs of dementia.
Dementia – Can’t I just pop a pill?
There are currently two types of medications available for dementia. The first are known as cholinesterase inhibitors ( eg Rivastigmine or Exelon) and they’re used to treat people with mild to [...]
Dementia – What happens after diagnosis?
If you have been given a diagnosis of dementia in Australia, I suggest you contact two organisations: Alzheimer’s Australia – dementia.org.au or 1800 100 500. This is where you will find [...]
Dementia – But there’s nothing wrong with me!
My last Health-e-Byte prompted many people to ask the following questions: What if my relative refuses to go to the doctor because they think they’re fine? Are there any symptoms that set off [...]
What can we do to prevent dementia?
Jo Abi and Ricardo speak to Dr Helena Popovic to find out how we can all reduce our risk of getting dementia.
Dementia – Where do you start?
September has been Dementia Awareness Month and the theme this year is ‘You are not alone’. This refers to the fact that 7 in 10 Australians are affected by dementia in some way – either [...]
Obesity battle key in fighting dementia – 3 News, New Zealand
It’s Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign aimed at increasing public knowledge about the benefits of brain research. Brain specialist Dr Helena Popovic is in New Zealand to support the [...]
