DEMENTIA TO AFFECT ONE IN FOUR WOMEN

At least one-quarter of Australian women over 70 will develop dementia, University of Queensland researchers, who looked at 12,000 Australian women, have found. “Having a local estimate is important so policy makers and healthcare can meet the needs of older Australians,” says Dr Michael Waller from the university’s School of Public Health. There is currently no way to prevent dementia, but physical activity, a nourishing diet and looking after your heart can boost brain health.