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Can science keep dementia at bay and keep your brain sharper − for longer?
Big Ideas
54 minutes 36 seconds
1 month ago
Can science keep dementia at bay and keep your brain sharper − for longer?
As we grow older, changes to our bodies and minds are inevitable. But what if science could help us age better? Our experts on Big Ideas uncover the latest science behind healthy brain aging. What's possible in the fight against cognitive decline and dementia? How might you live a longer, healthier, and more meaningful life?
Presented by Sydney Ideas, the talk program at the University of Sydney
Speakers
Associate Professor Eleanor Drummond
Senior Lecturer (Neuroscience), School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney
Olivier Piguet
NHMRC Leadership Fellow and Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Sydney
Gilbert Knaggs
Sociology PhD candidate, University of Sydney
Elfy Scott (host)
award-winning journalist, podcaster, and presenter
Big Ideas
Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.