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We hope you enjoyed this years series of speakers.
Watch this space for 2025 Brain Health Symposium!
Alcohol and the Brain: How much is too much?
Presented by Dr. Matthew Croucher
Alcohol is part of life for most New Zealanders. But how much is too much when it comes to brain health? Could alcohol even be protective? And if we do decide we might cut down, what are some good ways of achieving this?
Sleep is more than a Luxury
Presented by Dr. Rosie Gibson
In celebration of World Sleep Day on the 15th March, ‘Sleep is more than a Luxury’ explores the prevalence and perceptions of sleeping disruptions with ageing, dementia mate wareware, and caregiving.
Rosie will provide an overview of her work discussing the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes for sleep disruptions among older New Zealanders. She will also outline bespoke projects representing the experiences and psycho-social context of sleep with ageing, dementia, and caregiving.
The science behind the best Brain Foods
Presented by A/Professor. Yoram Barak
The brain is an energy-intensive organ, using around 20 percent of the body’s calories, so it needs plenty of good fuel to maintain concentration throughout the day.
The brain also requires certain nutrients to stay healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids, for example, help build and repair brain cells, and antioxidants reduce cellular stress and inflammation, which are linked to brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
‘The science behind the best Brain Foods’ explores the scientific evidence behind the best brain foods.
