Alzheimer's
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Health & Medicine
A hearing aid could extend your brain function by years
New research shows hearing aids can stabilise cognitive function for at least three years for older adults with hearing loss
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Health & Medicine
Why everybody living with dementia needs regular eye tests
Researchers have developed a guide to dementia-friendly eyecare, supporting people living with dementia to see as well as possible, for as long as possible
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Health & Medicine
We can reduce the risk of mental illness and dementia as we age
We know physical activity benefits the body, but it can also help cognition and reduce the risk of dementia in older Australians
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Arts & Culture
The music app supporting dementia care at home
A new app aims to train family carers of people with dementia to use music to support care and reduce symptoms at home
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Health & Medicine
A window on memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Using a miniscope to observe the brain in action, researchers find evidence that memory loss in Alzheimer’s may partly be a signalling problem
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Health & Medicine
Diagnosing dementia in younger people
A diagnosis of younger-onset dementia can be devastating, but specialist service can help to provide clarity and support, faster
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Health & Medicine
Alzheimer’s disease during a pandemic
While COVID-19 has changed the way people with Alzheimer’s disease can access care, it’s also led to innovation and collaboration
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Health & Medicine
How smelling can help your brain
As we age our sense of smell can decline and this can predict cognitive decline, but practising smelling might help to boost our brains
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Sciences & Technology
What plant proteins can tell us about Alzheimer’s
Plant biologists have described how a protein called CC1 helps plants to grow under salt stress and, intriguingly, it shares features with a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease
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Health & Medicine
Why the number of dementia cases has doubled
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