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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s the latest brain health breakthrough?
The overriding message from the Australian Dementia Research Forum (ADRF) is that more than half of all cases of dementia (especially Alzheimer’s) could be prevented — IF ONLY people knew what to [...]
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 [...]
Weekend Sunrise – Digital Dementia
Dr Helena interviewed on Channel 7’s Weekend Sunrise about the effect of technology on the brain.
Just 24 hours without sleep plays havoc with our immune system
Twenty-four hours without sleep dysregulates our immune system, increases inflammatory proteins, and raises blood cortisol and adrenaline levels (stress hormones). This means that when we get [...]
