We all want a healthy brain as we age; however, as our life span increases so does our risk of developing age-related illnesses. Did you know dementia is now the second leading cause of death in Australia? And it’s the same risk factors causing dementia as is for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But it’s not all bad news. Dr Joanna McMillan explains how good eating and lifestyle habits will not only help fight cardiac disease and diabetes, but will also help slow the ageing process of the brain, helping it work better as we age.
