John Elder
Dementia therapy: Gadget improves memory and brain processing
There is no drug that stops dementia, and none that can bring back the lost memories. Parkinson’s disease is likewise stuck at...
Counting macros: The alternative to counting calories explained
Most people, when looking to lose weight, will rely on counting calories. It takes a bit of planning, keeping records and sticking...
Dairy foods reduce fractures in aged-care residents: New study
A glass of milk, two slices of cheese and 200 grams of yoghurt. It’s not a lot, says Dr Sandra Iuliano. But...
Not a cure, but some tumours can be slowed by calorie-restricted diet
A new study had found good evidence that a calorie-restricted diet may slow tumour growth. Which is good news, but it isn’t a...
More meditation, fewer stress hormones: Science proves mindfulness works
During the pandemic, The New Daily has reported on the benefits of mindfulness meditation as a way to reduce the significant stress...
Myopia pandemic: But when kids get glasses, reading and maths improve
As the world opens up again, and children return to school without interruption, it may be worthwhile for parents to have their...
Processed food found to inflame the ageing brain and cause memory loss
It only takes four weeks for a diet of highly processed food to inflame the brain and elicit behavioural signs of memory...
Cold water therapy: Why it’s running hot right now, but does it work?
One of the hot wellness trends of 2021 is actually on the chilly side – immersing your body in cold water as...
MIND diet reduces the odds of developing dementia
This year, coverage of dementia research has been dominated by the controversial approval in the US of the drug Aduhelm, which was...
Biggest comet ever detected heading our way 10 years from now
Very big news in astronomy – US researchers have discovered the biggest and perhaps weirdest comet ever detected, and it’s headed into...