A mediation analysis revealed multiple neurological pathways between ApoE and cognitive performance. More research like this is needed to explore the pathological mechanisms of certain risk factors. #mediation #ApoE #BND_team alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/al…

New study found that CVD increases the risk of physical and cognitive impairment. All CVD subtypes, especially stroke, were associated with higher risk of impairment. The oldest age group (≥85) faced the greatest risk. #HeartandBrain #BND_team academic.oup.com/biomedgerontol…

New findings suggest that metformin, a medication for glycemic control, may reduce the risk of dementia in patients with diabetes, and thus play a potential role in dementia prevention. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/al… #Metformin #DementiaPrevention

Congrats to Rosanne Freak-Poli, PhD and colleagues for winning the 2023 Alzheimer Award! Their study revealed loneliness, not social support, as a predictor of cognitive decline and dementia, highlighting the importance of social health for cognition. #loneliness #dementia #social health

All set to attend #AAIC23 either in-person or online? Check out posters by #BND_Team members Swarna Vishwanath and Zimu Wu!!!!

#Newpub Latest #ASPREE research from #BNDTeam Zimu Wu and coauthors reveals that certain leisure activities may help prevent #dementia for #olderadults . The report on this study by 7NEWS Australia and the interview with Joanne Ryan is here: youtube.com/watch?v=4TNAgH…

Attending #AAIC23 either online or in-person???? Check out these posters by #BND_Team members Swarna Vishwanath [Poster Code 78614] and Zimu Wu [Poster Code 82377] results from the ASPREE study #OlderAdults Joanne Ryan #Dementia #CognitiveDecline

New study with over ten thousands older adults revealed that greater fluctuations in total cholesterol and triglyceride levels are associated with higher risk of dementia. #Bloodlipid #dementia #BND_team n.neurology.org/content/early/…

Another milestone done! Congrations to #BND_team Swarna Vishwanath on completing her final review, with fruitful research output on the association between cardiovascular health and cognitive function. #BND_team #Monash #CVD #Cognition

Can adverse life events increase mortality among older adults? Recent publication by @‌DinuliNilaweera identifies at-risk groups and suggests these groups, including bereaved men, may benefit from tailored interventions. Read more -> sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #BND_Team #OlderAdults

Higher levels of triglyceride may be linked to lower risk of dementia, as suggested by our recent ASPREE study led by Zhen (Lucy) Zhou and colleagues. Check the details here 🫴 n.neurology.org/content/early/… #triglycerides #dementia #BND_team

Congratulations to ASPREE #BND_team Aung Z Z PHYO on winning the ESPO Poster Award at the GSA 2023, as well as the First Prize for rapid-fire presentation at the 2023 Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences ECR Symposium, with findings of sex differences in biological aging. #sex #biological_aging

"Can cardiovascular scores be used to assess dementia risk? " Check out this latest publication for more --> karger.com/ger/article/do… #BND_team Swarna Vishwanath Joanne Ryan Rosanne Freak-Poli, PhD Karger Publishers

How do short- and long-term changes in body habitus impact dementia risk in later life? Check our latest research for the findings: agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… #BND_team #BMI #waist_circumference #dementia Zimu Wu Joanne Ryan ASPREE Monash Public Health

Congrats to #BND_Team’s newest "doctor" Dinuli Nilaweera. Dr Dinuli Nilaweera's PhD explored the impact of stress on later-life health. Here are some publications from her PhD researchgate.net/profile/Dinuli… #PhDone #proud

Kicking off the new year in style! Looking forward to showcasing all the great work the team accomplishes this year! Missing our lead person Joanne Ryan without whom none of our wins would be possible. Also missing Dr Peter Fransquet and Zhen (Lucy) Zhou. Here’s to a great 2024!!! #Cheers

Hats off to #BND Team’s newest doctors Dr Saifuddin Ekram ARM Saifuddin Ekram and Dr Swarna Vishwanath Swarna Vishwanath. The team is very proud of you! Wishing you all the best and continued success in your academic and professional journeys. #conferral #PhDone #HatParty #ItsAllAboutHats

Check out recent publication from @‌Monash_SPHPM #BND_team members Swarna Vishwanath @drjoryan on how different cognitive domains are affected after stroke and why early monitoring of cognition is needed rdcu.be/dIlGV ASPREE #Stroke #Cognition #Trajectories #Olderadults

We are proud to announce Dinuli Nilaweera 's PhD graduation from Monash University! Her doctoral research explores the impact of adverse life events, stress and trauma on dementia risk. Congratulations, Dr. Nilaweera and we cannot wait to see what you do next! #PhD #Graduation

🎉🎊Massive congratulations to Aung Z Z PHYO for being awarded the Monash FMNHS Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship. With supervision from Joanne Ryan Aung will investigate the risk of frailty after cardiovascular disease. We wish them the very best!! Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences @monash_SPHPM