August
High cholesterol critical factor in development of dementia, study finds
Scientists have for the first time linked high cholesterol and vision loss to the onset of dementia, including them among 14 risk factors.
- Sarah Neville
June
Exercise is incredible for brain health – this is how much you need to do
Neuroscientists say that being active can clear toxins from the brain and reduce the risk of dementia.
- David Cox
May
What top brain experts do every day to avoid dementia
Dementia is a journey into darkness that affects millions around the world. Here’s what four leading brain health experts do to try and protect themselves.
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- Anna Magee
March
No proof hearing aids reduce the risk of dementia, experts say
While hearing aids are enthusiastically promoted for reducing dementia risk, experts say the evidence for this has not been objectively appraised.
- Jill Margo
Research we’re watching: pancreatic cancer, dementia, Arctic ice
We look at recent research in: pancreatic cancer; three-dimensional processors; an ice-free Arctic; a dementia breakthrough; and a new cash crop for Australia.
- Alana Piper
February
How to spot the first signs of dementia
There are small and quiet clues in our daily lives, making them fairly easy to identify – if you know what to look out for.
- Miranda Levy
Are octogenarians like Biden and Trump fit to govern?
As the aged population grows, there’s no shortage of high-profile octogenarians and nonagenarians running companies or countries.
- Jill Margo
Why Joe Biden should not take a cognitive test
Cognitive tests assess various aspects of brain function, but experts say they can’t give an overall picture of a leader’s ability to govern for another term.
- Jill Margo
What experts do every day for a longer, healthier life
The burgeoning field of longevity medicine is unearthing simple new approaches anyone could adopt.
- Anna Magee
January
Alzheimer’s blood test a revolution for over-50s
A blood test that detects Alzheimer’s 10-15 years before a patient shows symptoms could be used to screen all over-50s.
- Joe Pinkstone
The five personality traits that determine your dementia risk
Extroverts or even just those with a more positive outlook on life were less likely to develop dementia, along with those who are more conscientious.
- David Cox
- Opinion
- Aged care
When this illness could cost you $10,000 a week
Families with dementia patients may need extra planning and money – particularly when there is violence involved.
- Bina Brown
JPMorgan is in a fight over its client’s lost $50m fortune
Legions of Boomers have enough saved to be deemed sophisticated investors, yet many of those clients will inevitably face cognitive decline.
- Tom Schoenberg
November 2023
Having a dog cuts your dementia risk by 40pc, scientists claim
Researchers in Japan say their study is the first time that science has established a clear link between owning a dog and the onset of dementia.
- Julian Ryall
October 2023
What is behind the unexpected decline in dementia?
Emerging research is challenging a widely held belief that new cases of the condition will rise exponentially as people live longer.
- Sarah Neville
September 2023
Alzheimer’s stole this rugby league great’s brain - and his family wealth
The lawyer son of Bill Noonan is running to raise money for Alzheimer’s research, while tweaking his lifestyle to stay mentally fit for longer.
- Lucy Dean
How to avoid a crisis in family wealth transfers
Calling time on the financial capacity of a loved one could be one of life’s toughest conversations. These strategies can aid a successful outcome.
- Duncan Hughes
July 2023
I had open-heart surgery at 31 – and it led me to this book
I don’t smoke, exercise regularly and get most of my calories from fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. But I’ve learnt there’s more I can do.
- Euan Black
New drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s progress
Dementia experts have hailed the results of a trial of the treatment, the second shown to alter the course of the crippling disease.
- Robert Langreth
A multivitamin a day helps keep (some) memory loss at bay
While the brain needs several micronutrients for optimal health, a Harvard study has shown a modicum of multivitamins can boost memory in people over 60.
- Jill Margo