Can science keep dementia at bay and keep your brain sharper − for longer?
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As we grow older, changes to our bodies and minds are inevitable. But what if science could help us age better? Our experts on Big Ideas uncover the latest science behind healthy brain aging. What's possible in the fight against cognitive decline and dementia? How might you live a longer, healthier, and more meaningful life?
Presented by Sydney Ideas, the talk program at the University of Sydney
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Associate Professor Eleanor DrummondSenior Lecturer (Neuroscience), School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney
Olivier PiguetNHMRC Leadership Fellow and Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Sydney
Gilbert KnaggsSociology PhD candidate, University of Sydney
Elfy Scott (host)award-winning journalist, podcaster, and presenter
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