14 Feb 2012
AS WE age, keeping socially active is important, with experts saying social engagement could improve cognitive function and lower the risk of dementia.
SuperLiving spoke to Alzheimer’s Australia research fellow Maree Farrow to find out more about how we can improve and maintain the health of our brains.
20 Sep 2011
AS we age, we can expect our brains to shift gears a little less smoothly than they did in the past. A delayed reaction or temporarily forgotten name is a perfectly normal sign of a time-tested mind. Dementia, however, is not.
31 May 2011
MEDICAL science is better at preserving our bodies than our minds. There’s nothing more terrifying than the idea of slipping mentally with age, so any effort to stay sharp is time well spent.
11 Jan 2011
WE only have a limited amount of time on this earth, and we spend a third of that time asleep. As it turns out though, we should be getting more sleep, not less.
07 Sep 2010
THERE’S been some debate in the past half-year over whether or not growing love handles are having an impact upstairs. Usually, weight gain is only associated with physical ailments such as diabetes, cholesterol levels and heart disease but there’s a growing belief that it’s also having an impact on cognitive function.
27 Jul 2010
THERE’S no way to get around it, human beings are social creatures. Although going underground and disconnecting the telephone may seem like a great idea sometimes, it’s not going to be of any particular benefit to your brain function. However, going out and socialising is not only a great way to have fun but will also give your brain a workout.
23 Mar 2010
IT is well documented that we need a combination of diet, exercise and social interaction to look after our brains.
03 Feb 2009
EVERY few weeks a news report about new research on dementia prevention or treatment hits the headlines, only to fade after a day. Now, a new book from a leading dementia specialist tells it like it is, offering genuine, evidence-based insight into the latest thinking on how you can reduce your dementia risk.
22 Dec 2008
IF YOU HAVE a family member or friend with dementia who is staying in a nursing home over Christmas it can be very difficult to deal with. Alzheimer’s Australia NSW suggests some ways to make the most of the season for all concerned.
29 Sep 2008
A WALK a day may keep dementia away, according to Western Australian health experts.
