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Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 90 years.
This short video came to me via the internet and, although a little out-of-date, I thought you would enjoy it too. So clever! Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 90 years. (Born 21 April, 1926) [video width="400" height="336"...
Being ‘perturbed’ is a GOOD thing!
Being 'perturbed' is usually pretty uncomfortable! You'll feel unsure what to do next and worried about outcomes. But if you are a physiotherapist, it all changes. Perturbation is the term used by physiotherapists to describe the state when you are physically required...
‘LiveStronger’ for Strength and Balance.
You KNOW you should be doing regular exercises at home ..... but, truth be told, very few of us do them. That’s why being part of a class makes sense. Not only do you get appropriate instruction - that's great. AND it also gives you...
Will taking a photograph help you to remember?
Do you come back from holiday with your camera loaded with photographs? You will remember everything, right? WRONG! Research says that sometimes taking a photograph makes it harder to remember a great view or experience. Why is this? Is it because we give less...
Gillian Eadie – Featured on Giant Sisters Project
2018 is the 125th anniversary of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand. As part of the celebrations, Jo Brothers is recording a series of interviews with prominent women in New Zealand - 'Giant Sisters'. Gillian Eadie is one of them and here you can listen to Gillian...
Music: The Medicine of the Mind.
What does music do for your mind? Music optimises learning Helps you retain information better Helps severely brain-injured patients recall personal memories & respond to therapies Helps with Alzheimer’s recall and sharing of memories Helps promote rehabilitation...
Dr Doug Wilson talks about Dementia.
Did you hear the Dementia interview with Kim Hill and Dr Doug Wilson? If not, you will find this interview an excellent coverage of the latest insights into dementia. At the age of 70, Wilson, who is dyslexic, began a new career as an author. After writing nine books...
David Eagleman – three short videos
Popular Neuroscientist, David Eagleman, came to Auckland New Zealand for Writers' Week. His audience loved hearing him speak of the brain and his work. He sees amazing brain discoveries ahead. We found three short BBC videos of his you will find interesting....
Try this Quick Brain Quiz.
We found this interactive quiz we think you will enjoy. Click on the picture and see how many you can answer. ( You can take it as many times as you like!)
Gait Speed and Grip Strength: Do they matter?
Older adults who walk quickly (faster gait) have a better life expectancy. Did you know that? Probably it is no surprise to find out that faster walkers will live longer than those who walk slowly. BUT Did you know that grip strength is also a good predictor of...