Most of us can work hard, play hard, and socialise hard. In our busy lives, the quickest and easiest way to access information is through online means. However, technology can also be a frustrating activity if we are not quite getting it -especially if we feel our...
The City of Canterbury Bankstown (CBCity) is the second-largest Council in New South Wales by population, with more than 371,000 residents. It is one of the most culturally diverse communities in NSW, with nearly 45% of residents born overseas and 59.1% of residents...
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For years we have debated whether dark chocolate is good for our brain health[1]. The Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) set out to try to answer this once and for all[2]. In a sample of 3,562 predominantly white, highly educated older adults,...
Are you debating whether to message your friend for a catchup this weekend? Maybe you are considering whether to pop in on your folks? The decision could have implications for your brain health, with a recent meta-analysis study suggesting that spending time with the...
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Up to 40% of dementias worldwide are due to modifiable risk factors, meaning aspects of our lifestyle that we can change[1]. Research has identified twelve key factors. How many can you name? Have a go! In a study published earlier this year, this is exactly what a...
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StepUp is delighted to congratulate our advisory board member, Professor Warren Harding, on his inclusion in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List. Professor Harding was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of his significant service to...
StepUp is delighted to congratulate our advisory board member, Professor Sue Kurrle, on her appointment earlier this year of Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to medicine as a geriatrician, and to research into dementia and cognitive...