Brain health
Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia. It is one of the most common yet misunderstood illnesses in Australia. Alzheimer’s, on the other hand, is a specific type of brain disease. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 per cent of dementia cases
Simple blood and memory test to diagnose Alzheimer’s
Swedish researchers believe they have found a simple way to diagnose Alzheimer's early.
The age you gain weight plays a role in Alzheimer’s risk
You may not need to worry about any weight gained during the pandemic.
Study links dementia to poor kidney function
The lower the kidney function, the higher incidence of dementia.
Drinks a neuroscientist recommends for better brain health
Water is best, but a neuroscientist shares three other drinks that can help with brain health.
Brain tumour: Symptoms and signs
Early detection remains a critical and unique challenge in brain tumours.
Loss of pleasure and happiness linked to dementia
Can people living with different types of dementia experience pleasure the same way they did
Medical focus must extend to pre-clinical dementia
"What can I do to not get this?" - the question being asked by those at risk of dementia.
Normal tension glaucoma linked to cognitive impairment
Researchers are making progress and gene therapy offers new treatment directions.
Drugs ‘wildly over-prescribed’ for dementia, study finds
Non-medication treatments are better than drugs for adults with dementia in aged care.
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