When John Roth was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,he and his wife Cathy were devastated – but also determined to make a difference

When John Roth was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,he and his wife Cathy were devastated – but also determined to make a difference

When the former Geelong surgeon and his wife first met,they were told their relationship wouldn’t last. Fifty years later,they still live a “terrific” life.

  • bySusan Horsburgh

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Sharp-tongued actor Glenda Jackson admits to being struck dumb,twice

Sharp-tongued actor Glenda Jackson admits to being struck dumb,twice

The award-winning actor and former politician talks about her work ethic,fear of ill health and difficulties in accepting compliments.

  • byGinny Dougary
Is there such a thing as the perfect exercise for overall health?

Is there such a thing as the perfect exercise for overall health?

Research is consistently showing types of aerobic exercise benefit many aspects of our health.

  • byCaroline Zielinski
Researchers identify new target in search for Alzheimer's treatment

Researchers identify new target in search for Alzheimer's treatment

Professor Frederic Meunier watched his grandmother die of Alzheimer’s disease. Now he leads a team of Queensland researchers edging towards a possible new treatment.

  • byStuart Layt
New research helping to untangle the problem of dementia

New research helping to untangle the problem of dementia

Researchers have used high-powered microscopes to look at the buildup of protein in single living brain cells,as part of the broader push to find a cure for dementia.

  • byStuart Layt
Can you eat certain foods to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease?

Can you eat certain foods to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease?

Evidence shows that what’s good for the body is generally also good for the brain.

  • byRalph Martins
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How common causes of death among Australians have changed over the past 40 years

How common causes of death among Australians have changed over the past 40 years

Australians are dying at their lowest rate on record,but data shows more people are dying of Dementia and Alzheimer’s than ever before.

  • byCraig Butt andSoren Frederiksen
A possible'link'between menopause and Alzheimer's is scaring women,including me

A possible'link'between menopause and Alzheimer's is scaring women,including me

An interview with US neuroscientist Dr Lisa Mosconi on the link between menopause and Alzheimer’s disease has been doing the rounds on social media this week.

  • byJane Gilmore
Pfizer knew drug may prevent Alzheimer's. Why didn't it tell us?

Pfizer knew drug may prevent Alzheimer's. Why didn't it tell us?

A rheumatoid arthritis therapy treatment showed promising signs of warding off Alzheimer's. Yet the drug company discontinued its research and replaced the drug with another more profitable one.

  • byChristopher Rowland
Hope for Alzheimer's treatment as older patients'memories return

Hope for Alzheimer's treatment as older patients'memories return

Patients show abilities of people in their 20s after electric stimulation reconnects brain circuits.

  • bySarah Knapton
To fight dementia,government takes a moonshot ... on a pill

To fight dementia,government takes a moonshot ... on a pill

Until a couple of weeks ago,Tony Hughes hadn’t really noticed any differences,despite what the scans said.

  • byLiam Mannix