Walk quickly but breathe slowly
Over the age of 65, the faster you walk, the longer you live. This is because our default walking speed reflects the overall functioning of all our organs and body parts. If everything is working [...]
How to empower people living with dementia and their caregivers
AlzAuthors is a global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and other dementias from personal experience. They began in 2015, when co-founders Marianne Sciucco, Jean Lee, and [...]
A new medication to treat Alzheimer’s!
A pill called Xanamem, taken once a day, is showing promise in slowing — and possibly even stopping — cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s. It may also help those with severe depression [...]
There is no single cause of Alzheimer’s dementia
I took this photo from the lookout over Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. It’s an ever-changing seascape that responds and adapts to the meteorological conditions it is exposed to. [...]
The Morning Show – Preventing Dementia
Dr Helena interviewed on Channel 7’s The Morning Show about preventing dementia
Online tool could predict age of onset for Alzheimer’s disease
Dr Helena interviewed on Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise talking about an online tool which could predict age of onset for Alzheimer’s disease.
GP Talk Night Series – Brain Health
Dr Helena speaks with Dr Sarah Coll about Brain Health as part of Dr Sarah’s GP Talk Night series.
The Wellness Nurse
Unlock the secrets to a sharper mind and reduce your risk of dementia with Dr. Helena Popovic on The Wellness Nurse Podcast. In this eye-opening episode, discover cutting-edge strategies for [...]
A good book is like an empathic friend
When I was in California in June this year, I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Stevens, author of the book and stage play, Stage Seven (which refers to the seventh stage of Alzheimer’s), a [...]
