Life Matters - Full program podcast

New research links frailty to dementia and why people are moving to the country


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A new study has revealed that frailty may be one of the key factors that contributes to dementia providing a potential way to prevent or slow these diseases. And it turns out exercise, good diet, good social connections and better medicine management could help to turn frailty around and perhaps also reduce the risk of dementia.

Plus three major Australian towns saw a boost in population, followed by a decline. When people move to regional towns for a change of lifestyle or to afford a house, what makes them stay long term?

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