A/Prof Joyce Siette

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A/Prof Joyce Siette

Associate Professor | Deputy Director, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University

Associate Professor Siette is currently leading a program of research to identify how we can best prevent dementia through innovative lifestyle approaches for seniors. She is the Founder of Brain Bootcamp and Lead of Brain Health Hub (www.brainhealthhub.com.au).She has authored over 115 publications on healthy ageing, digital health, aged care and social gerontology. Her mission is to contribute to reducing population-wide dementia risk and cognitive impairment through effective and acceptable public health approaches across the lifespan.Find out more about her profile here: www.brainhealthhub.com.au

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect against cognitive decline, including dementia.

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect against cognitive decline, including dementia.

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