Strengthen your tongue, strengthen your mind!
One of the fascinating things I learned at the recent Australian Dementia Research Forum (ADRF) in Perth, was that reduced tongue strength is associated with reduced cognitive function. There is [...]
Improving your sense of smell improves your memory
I took this photo at the fresh produce markets in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, USA. Each fruit has its own distinctively delicious aroma. Take just 20 seconds to appreciate the smell of everything [...]
What are some of the biggest myths around dementia?
When should we start thinking about dementia prevention? Can it even be prevented? How common is dementia? What are early signs of dementia we should watch for? What are some of the biggest myths [...]
What’s the biggest driver of healthy ageing?
After last week’s Health-e-Byte about ageism, I received numerous requests for more of what I spoke about at the American Society on Aging Conference in Orlando, Florida. Thank you for your [...]
What is ageism?
Ageism is an unrecognised form of discrimination that will affect all of us at some time — if we’re fortunate to live long enough. It’s also a form of discrimination that we perpetrate against [...]
What is digital dementia?
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed on Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise about whether or not the digital era is contributing to dementia. You can watch our conversation here. Alternatively, here is a [...]
What’s so bad about ultra-processed food?
Following from last week’s Health-e-Byte, I was interviewed about ultra-processed food by Australian Health Care Journalist, Sabrina Rogers-Anderson. You can read her (and my) helpful tips here. [...]
Fast food is a cult
For nearly a century, we’ve all been part of a cult. Every single one of us. A common ideology. Daily brainwashing. Blind allegiance to a charismatic leader. Unquestioning self-sacrifice. We [...]
