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Socialising, a simple prescription for brain health
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Drinking wine for brain health
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Drinking wine for brain health

Drinking wine for brain health

Well, I was rather relieved when I started to drill down into the research behind this juicy topic! A glass...
The gut-brain-health connection
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The gut-brain-health connection

The gut-brain-health connection

The speculation of a gut to brain connection has been proven to be very real. Just how does this work? It is important for active over 60s to know.
Eight ways to challenge your mind
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Eight ways to challenge your mind

Eight ways to challenge your mind

Neuroscience has produced a number of studies that show that adults who regularly challenge their minds and stay mentally active throughout life have healthier brains and are less likely to develop dementia.
Napping for brain health
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Napping for brain health

Napping for brain health

I was lying flat on my back in bed in the middle of shop a few weeks ago. I was...
The coffee drinkers guide to better brain health
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The coffee drinkers guide to better brain health

The coffee drinkers guide to better brain health

Two early-morning flat whites, a lunchtime long black and a pick-me-up afternoon espresso.  Is that too many?  Have you ever...

About Sarah McKay

Dr Sarah McKay is a kiwi neuroscientist with a PhD from Oxford University. After moving to Australia in search of sunshine she spent five years conducting neuroscience research before deciding to follow her bliss of talking about science rather than doing it. Now, she combines raising her two boys on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with writing about science, health and medicine. Sarah specialises in breaking down neuroscience research into simple actionable steps to improve brain health. She blogs about living a brain healthy lifestyle at yourbrainhealth.com.au and runs a Walking Book Club — think, walk and talk your way to better brain health! You can also follow Sarah on Facebook facebook.com/YourBrainHealth