Who wants a young person's brain, forever?
A Roman poet once said, "Let us never know what old age is." Ageing was once a rarity; thankfully, it's not anymore. During Queensland Seniors Week (18–26 August) we can all learn how to welcome old age.
Professor Len Gray, a geriatric specialist- at UQ’s Centre for Health Research said, “We want to make healthcare better for all.”
When we reach old age there's an increased need for health services. From telehealth medicine to reach older citizens in their own homes to activating stem cells in aged mice with a hope of doing the same in older people, UQ’s geriatric and medicine program is among the most successful in Australia.
Professor Len Gray, a geriatric specialist- at UQ’s Centre for Health Research said, “We want to make healthcare better for all.”
When we reach old age there's an increased need for health services. From telehealth medicine to reach older citizens in their own homes to activating stem cells in aged mice with a hope of doing the same in older people, UQ’s geriatric and medicine program is among the most successful in Australia.
1. What is the expected average human lifespan in the not-so-distant future?
Improvements in medicine and health in general will mean the average person can reach 100 years of age. If you want to know the impact of exercise on the brain, or sign up for the UQ clinical trial, read the Memory Makers article on UQ Research Impact.
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Can standing desks save you from premature mortality?
Yes, if you're a female who spends more than 5.5 hours sitting at a desk per day. Women are at a higher risk of becoming frail than men if they lead a sedentary life, a University of Queensland study has found.
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How many people in the world have dementia?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises dementia as a public health priority. UQ's Centre for Health Services Research is working to improve all aspects of care for those affected by dementia.
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47.5 million
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Could an ultrasound scanned across the brain reverse Alzheimer’s disease?
UQ researchers have discovered that non-invasive ultrasound improves the delivery of a therapeutic antibody targeting Alzheimer’s disease to the brain. Read how researchers from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute are doing just this in UQ ChangeMakers magazine online.
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