Scientists find physical exercise can reduce risk of developing dementia
More Australians die of dementia than any other cause, according to a recent report by the Australian Institute…
Australian man Patrick Dare’s HR meeting reveals frontal lobe dementia diagnosis
When Patrick Dare was called into his first-ever HR review at the age of 54, he finally had…
Dementia Prevention Must Begin in Childhood, Not Just Midlife
Summary: A large international study shows that the accumulation of social hardships across life—known as the social exposome—has…
Dementia tips from a caregiver who’s spent years talking to experts about the disease
Five years ago, I knew very little about dementia. It was a word I might have prefaced with…
‘Structured’ support makes a difference at Stetson’s Brain Fitness Academy | News
Darcy Licorish helped classmate Richard Norek back to his seat during an exercise period at the Brain Fitness…
This Simple Brainwave Test Can Spot Alzheimer’s Years Early
A three-minute brainwave scan called Fastball EEG can uncover memory decline linked to Alzheimer’s years early, offering a…
Riverina family grapples with daughter’s devastating childhood dementia diagnosis
When Rachel Anderson and Elijah Marshall noticed their daughter Hannah struggling to remember things she had just done,…
More than 4 hours of TV daily? watch your cognitive health
New research shows that watching over 4 hours of TV daily increases the risk of cognitive impairment and…
Advocates call for action on brain health as AIHW reveals dementia is leading cause of death
Australians are dying from dementia more than any other cause, with advocates warning the number of people with…
Chronic insomnia linked to 3.5 years faster aging
Share on PinterestSleeping enough hours may help keep brain young, decrease dementia risk, recent research suggests. Image credit:…
Can video game–style exercise slow Alzheimer’s risk?
Scientists report that a 12-week gamified exercise program not only sharpened recall but also increased hippocampal volume, pointing…
Changing indoor environments could improve sleep for people living with dementia
Implementing changes to indoor environments, such as cooler bedrooms at night and increasing the amount of bright light…