Brain Health
Some types of obesity may increase dementia, stroke risk
As harmful fat accumulation continues to impair our physical health, researchers are warning that abnormal or excessive fat accumulation can increase the risk of dementia and stroke. Researcher Elina… Audio
How you are 'brainwashed' while you sleep
New research out of Boston University's Department of Biomedical Engineering shows that our brains are actually taking a bath in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) while we are in a deep sleep, cleaning away… Audio
Your brain is “rubbish” at distinguishing between reality and dreams
Myths, misunderstandings and current research into the brain are discussed by Associate Professor Cathy Stinear from the University of Auckland during the 2018 Raising the Bar night. Audio
New Year Honours - Sir Richard Faull
The human brain is fascinating - and perplexing - and with an aging population more of us are likely to develop life changing conditions like Huntington's, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Motor Neuron… Video, Audio
US Alzheimers expert Dr Gary Small
US Alzheimers expert Dr Gary Small discusses the disease and also how sleep affects young peoples' brains. He's in New Zealand at the invitation of the Neurological Foundation. Audio