Brain Matters (The ISLAND Project)
Curious about what really helps your brain? We take popular brain-health headlines and put them under the microscope. With expert guests and easy‑to‑understand science, this podcast will help you sort fact from fiction, and feel confident about the choices that matter.
Episodes
7 episodes
Sleep Apnoea, Memory and Dementia Risk
Sleep apnoea affects millions of people and is often associated with loud snoring, disrupted sleep and daytime tiredness. But could it also influence memory and dementia risk?In this episode of Brain Matters, host Neil Broomfiel...
Can Brain Training Really Reduce Dementia Risk?
Can a computer-based brain-training program really reduce the risk of dementia?In this episode of Brain Matters, host Neil Broomfield speaks with Dr Eddy Roccati about a recent headline claiming that specific cognitive training ...
Coffee, Tea, and Dementia Risk
Can your daily coffee or tea help protect your brain? In this episode, we unpack a large long‑term study linking caffeinated drinks with lower dementia risk. With help from a researcher, we explore what the findings really mean, how strong they...
About the ISLAND Project
In this short introduction, we take a closer look at the ISLAND Project — the research initiative behind Brain Matters. Learn what ISLAND stands for, why it exists, and how it’s working with the Tasmanian community to better understand...
Social Connection, Social Frailty and Dementia Risk
Can staying socially connected help protect your brain? In this episode, we unpack research linking “social frailty” — including reduced social contact and participation — with dementia risk. With help from Dr Hannah Fair, Lecturer at Wicking D...
Can Alzheimer’s Be Prevented by Targeting a Single Gene?
A recent headline claimed that most Alzheimer’s cases could be prevented by targeting a single gene. But what does the research behind this bold statement really show? In this episode, we unpack a large genetic study examining the role of the A...
