Harbour Neurology

18/09/2025

Prevention is at the heart of the Think Again dementia awareness campaign launched this week by news.com.au and Theaustralian, something NeuRA is proud to be part of. Our innovative, free online tool developed by Professor Kaarin Anstey is helping Australians assess their personal risk of developing dementia.

CogDrisk, the Cognitive Health and Dementia Risk Assessment Tool, offers individuals a personalised report based on lifestyle and health factors that impact brain health. Developed at NeuRA and UNSW, it gives you hard data to discuss with your GP, as well as advice on areas of brain health to address.

“We have been overwhelmed by the response from people wanting to take the CogDrisk assessment since Think Again was launched on Monday, which shows what a helpful tool it is,” Anstey said.

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Curious about your own risk? You can take the free CogDrisk assessment here: https://lnkd.in/di38-6KT

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18/09/2025

Having a discussion about the possibility of and seeing your doctor is the first step to reaching assistance. Brett and others are extraordinary in their ability to break down barriers and get people thinking about their own brain health. conneCTErs.org.au is there to help.

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At the age of 41, former Wallaby Brett Sheehan was told he had the brain of a 65-year-old. Sheehan, 45, who now lives in Queenstown with his three...

18/09/2025

What a pleasure to present on dementia and brain health for life at the Women's Agenda Health & Wellbeing Summit 2025 — with the conversations open, challenging and impactful Cassandra Szoeke - Dina Titkova - Cleola Anderiesz - https://lnkd.in/gqNtUUNS

We learnt that despite comparative high investment internationally by Australia in women’s health research, our focus is off target - we are missing the $$$ for female brain, heart, general medical research beyond the important pregnancy, breast cancer, and youth spheres.

Remember 14 modifiable risk factors are in play for reducing dementia risk. https://lnkd.in/gXt27e-G

Brain health messaging needs to begin early and consider factors of perimenopause into menopause, mental health, and substance use - including the hidden binge alcohol pattern common in workplaces Kathryn Elliott - Hester Wilson

Together we can shift the dial on for

18/09/2025

Professor Claire Shepherd, Director Sydney Brain Bank gave a wonderful talk on neuropathology at the Australasian Cognitive Neurology Association Annual Scientific Meeting.

There is much to learn on understanding clinical changes in life to CTE neuropathology internationally, and collaborative efforts will be needed.

If you’re interested in joining ACNA see https://acogna.org.au/