Professor Cassandra Szoeke

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for policies and programs to support older people’s desire to live and thrive in their own healthy community

Dementia cases have doubled over the past 25 years, creating enormous health challenges around the world. So, it’s important that we act on evolving health advice…and that means exercising

A healthy lifestyle keeps not only our bodies healthy, but our brains too; now, new research shows how this impacts on the very structure of a woman’s brain

Reading a good book on holiday is one of life’s indulgences, but getting a gem of a recommendation can be a true gift

New research suggests adequate vitamin D in midlife may help women maintain at least some of their brain power as they age

New research finds that post-menopausal women become happier as they get older

Sex disparity and the shifting landscape of age-related disease

More than 70 per cent of Australian women don’t eat well and don’t exercise enough, leaving them more vulnerable to some of our biggest killers - heart disease, stroke and dementia

Landmark 20-year study shows regular physical activity is the No.1 protector against cognitive decline