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Using neuroplasticity to overcome your hardwired genetic code
The following piece was written for The Conversation by Tony Hannan, one of the neuroscientists I've profiled in ...
Nurture over nature? Interview with neuroplasticity researcher Tony Hannan
Neuroplasticity research shows we have the ability to slow the onset of even fatal inherited disorders such as ...
What the Obamas, Tony Abbott and Richard Branson teach us about brain health
Tony Abbott, Australia's Prime Minister, turned to me on a beach in August last year and said "Are ...
November Walking Book Club – World’s Strongest Librarian
November's Walking Book Club choice was suggested to me by the gracious Deane Alban of BeBrainFit. We were ...
Would you donate your brain? Interview with brain bank manager, Dr Claire Shepherd
Meet the lovely Dr Claire Shepherd, neuroscientist and Manager of the Sydney Brain Bank. I first met Claire ...
Can berries, grapes and red wine prevent memory loss?
Last week I wrote about why berries may not be the brain-boosting super food we've all been lead ...
Why berries may not be a brain-boosting super food (part 1)
Early October and the mulberry tree over my back fence is laden down with fruit. I picked three ...
The October Walking Book Club
October is Books for Brains month This month I'm getting on board with the 'Books for Brain' initiative ...
Snakes, fear, and my primal brain
It was a hot hot Friday afternoon three weeks ago when I stepped out my front door to ...
Who is most at risk of dementia?
I'm having a busy week writing information booklets for the friends and family of people with schizophrenia. I've ...
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