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Analysis of the global burden of disease data found five commercial products are key factors in 31 per cent of all deaths annually.

The five everyday products linked to nearly one-third of all deaths globally

Researchers have uncovered three key strategies “health-harming” corporations use. And they’re straight from the tobacco playbook.

  • Kate Aubusson and Liam Mannix

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The MIND diet has been linked to slower brain ageing and better cognitive health.

These 14 things help prevent dementia – and there may be a (delicious) 15th factor

Two new studies are scrutinising which foods keep our brain strong and nimble as we grow older.

  • Angus Dalton
Family members of victims: Maxine Tsihlakis, Spiros Vasilakis and Steve Samaras outside the County Court of Victoria after the fine and conviction were handed down.

Families devastated by nursing home’s $150,000 fine after 50 deaths during COVID

Tearful families slammed the decision as “a joke” and demanded the home be held responsible for the deaths of their loved ones.

  • Melissa Cunningham
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To stave off dementia, should you sleep an extra 30 minutes or exercise?

A new Monash University study looks at the data of nearly 90,000 people to reveal the ideal balance of sleep and physical activity.

  • Courtney Thompson
Moving to music keeps you on your toes, both mentally and physically.

Better than the crossword: the fun activity that can reduce your dementia risk by 76 per cent

Looking for new and fun ways to exercise your brain and body this year? You could do a lot worse than practising this age-old activity.

  • Trisha Pasricha MD
It’s a day for the whole family to come together but if senior family members are showing signs of dementia, it may be time to seek help.

Noticed your senior relative acting oddly over Christmas? The signs it could be dementia

On their own, these behaviours are generally nothing to be too concerned about, but together, they could be signs further investigation is warranted.

  • Miranda McMinn
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Dementia is an umbrella term to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain over time.

Alzheimer’s is not the only form of dementia. Here are four more types to watch out for

It might be the most common form of dementia, but Alzheimer’s is just one of more than 100 forms of the degenerative disease.

  • Dana G. Smith
Dementia is more common in women than men in Australia. Staying socially active is a key to positive health outcomes.

Dementia is becoming more common. These strategies can make it less distressing

Christmas is a time to bring loved ones together. For someone with dementia, events with many people and high spirits can be bewildering, but leaving them out can be worse. Here’s how to handle it.

  • Robyn Willis
Hope Island resident and Dementia Australia advocate Bill Leavy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease last year.

Why lamps or blank screens can be haunting for people with this condition

Nearly half a million Australians live with dementia. But for people like Hope Island resident Bill Leavy, it’s not just about losing memory.

  • Courtney Kruk
Learning another language can slow down ageing, new research suggests.

Porque no los dos? Why learning this skill can slow ageing

The ability to speak more than one language is handy for travellers, but new research shows it can also make a difference to how we age.

  • Joe Pinkstone