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May Walking Book Club – Left Neglected by Lisa Genova

I think enough time has gone by to introduce another Lisa Genova book, right?  We read Still Alice ...

Explainer: what is Alzheimer’s disease?

Explainer: what is Alzheimer’s disease? By Lauren Bartley, Neuroscience Research Australia and Yue Huang, Neuroscience Research Australia Alzheimer’s ...
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April Walking Book Club: Thrive by Arianna Huffington

Our eulogies celebrate our lives very differently from the way society defines success. They don't commemorate our long ...
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Compassion fatigue? How mindfulness increases empathy and serenity in health professionals

I come from a family of nurses – my sister, cousin, aunty and grandmother are all nurses. An ...

How to drink wine without killing your brain cells

A glass of Pinot Noir from Central Otago in New Zealand, tops the list of my favourite indulgences. Especially ...

8 ways to challenge your mind

A 17 knot north-east breeze is my kind of breeze.  Not to heavy and not too light – ...

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