The language of medicine is making us sick!
Welcome to my podcast, Healing with Dr Helena, where I challenge the limiting way we currently view disease, and offer a new paradigm for vibrant health and true healing. If modern medicine isn’t [...]
How to communicate effectively with someone who has dementia
I took this photo of street art in the suburb of Buckland in Atlanta, Georgia USA. After last week’s Health-e-Byte about the importance of maintaining supportive relationships, many readers asked [...]
Weekend Sunrise – A Roadtrip to Remember
Dr Helena Popovic discusses Chris Hemsworth’s new documentary – A Roadtrip to Remember – which shines a light on Alzheimers and dementia. Aired live on Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise.
How is education more powerful then medication?
What does neuroplasticity mean for our brain health as we age? Why is dementia twice as common in women as in men? How is education more powerful than medication? These are a few of the questions [...]
How to build a better brain
After last week’s Health-e-Byte, I was inundated with requests to expand on practical strategies to build a better brain and reduce our risk of dementia. The best answer is to read my latest [...]
Weekend Sunrise – The impact of exercise on your brain
Soon after returning from Sri Lanka, Dr Helena Popovic was interviewed on Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise about the impact of physical exercise on our brain. The key message is that exercise isn’t a [...]
Can adventure really prevent dementia? Or is it just a catchy phrase?
Can adventure really prevent dementia? Or is it just a catchy rhyme? Adventure can most definitely prevent dementia! Of course genes play a role, but only 5% of dementias are genetically [...]
A healthy brain in midlife predicts a healthy body in later life
Last month I spoke at the Australasian Metabolic Health Society (AMHS) about diet and dementia. For those who were not able to attend, my three key takeaways were: Brain changes leading to [...]
Music can awaken a dormant mind
After last week’s Health-e-Byte about music as medicine, I received several questions about the specific benefits of listening to personally meaningful music for people with dementia. The best [...]
The Influential Personal Brand Podcast – Unlocking the Power of Brain Health for Personal and Professional Success
What if the secret to a more successful career and longer, healthier life isn’t just in what you know, but in how well your brain functions? In this must-listen episode, Dr. Helena Popovic, a [...]
