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Healthier lifestyles could lead to lower rates of dementia
Macquarie University trial
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Healthier lifestyles could lead to lower rates of dementia
A report released today by Alzheimer’s Australia and the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA), Is the Incidence of Dementia Declining?, suggests that action on preventative health could lower the risk of dementia for future generations.
Closing the gap on dementia
Alzheimer’s Australia has launched an Australian-first dementia risk reduction program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (ATSI), in response to growing dementia prevalence.
Veterans' brains matter
As part of Veterans’ Health Week, Alzheimer’s Australia in collaboration with Fitness Australia and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, have today released a Help Sheet to urge veterans to participate in physical activity to maximise their brain health.
Let’s get physical to reduce the risk of dementia
People who do regular physical activity have healthier brains, better memory, planning and other thinking skills, and have less chance of developing dementia, according to a new paper released today by Alzheimer’s Australia in partnership with Fitness Australia.
