Sydney neuroscientist Glenda Halliday has always been “fascinated” by how the brain works. The University of Sydney professor, who is a world-leading expert in neurodegeneration, began her studies in the 80's and became captivated in how different chemicals in the ...

A Monash University study has found people who live in more affluent areas have superior memories and a lower risk of developing dementia, highlighting the need for better facilities in disadvantaged areas to promote healthy lifestyle habits and help curtail the growing ...

People with boring jobs have a higher risk of dementia according to researchers at University College London (UCL). An investigation of seven large cohort studies suggests that people with mentally taxing jobs have a lower risk of dementia, as proteins ...

Queensland researchers are asking Australians to brainstorm ideas for a project that aims to ensure people with dementia get home safely after they go missing. Dr Margaret MacAndrew from QUT and the Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration said her study ...