Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing (WACHA)


http://www.wacha.org.au

Media Statements and Interviews

The following is a listing of media statements issued by WACHA and interviews with staff. Please direct any media enquiries to Christianne White on 9224 2993.

2012
February 2ndAiling Heart Link to Loss of Grey Matter
2011
DecemberWACHA Newsletter #9 (Summer 2011) PDF [0.6MB]
November 1stThe pursuit of happiness: an opinion piece
October 19thStudy Refutes Testosterone as 'Fountain of Youth'PDF [0.1MB]
June 27thNight Owls' Habits Linked to Depression in Older MenPDF [0.1MB]
March 28thFat Protects Older Men from Dementia: StudyPDF [0.1MB]
MarchWACHA Newsletter #8 (Autumn 2011) PDF [1.9MB]
February 24thTestosterone Producing Hormone Linked to Heart Attack in Older MenPDF [0.1MB]
February 14thStudy Suggests Review of Stroke, Heart Attack RisksPDF [0.1MB]
February 10thSmoking Causes Brain Cell Loss and Cognitive DeclinePDF [0.1MB]
February 9thHigh Achiever Welcomed to Leading Western Australian Ageing Research CentrePDF [0.1MB]
2010
DecemberWACHA Newsletter #7 (Summer 2010) PDF [2.6MB]
December 8thHealthy Sex Life Not Only for the YoungPDF [0.1MB]
November 29thLiving Close to Shopping Areas May Depress Older Australian MenPDF [0.1MB]
October 28thB-Vitamins Reduce Post-Stroke DepressionPDF [0.1MB]
October 12thDementia can be Prevented in Remote Aboriginal CommunitiesPDF [0.1MB]
August 19thGeriatric Medicine Education Hits the Digital AgePDF [0.1MB]
July 7thNew Link Found Between Testosterone and FrailtyPDF [0.1MB]
June 29thResearchers Recommend Weekly Alcohol Free Days for Older PeoplePDF [0.1MB]
June 28thStudy Finds Antidepressants Not Working in Older MenPDF [0.1MB]
June 18thVolunteering Can Make You a 'Better' PersonPDF [0.1MB]
April 19thOne Step at a Time to WellbeingPDF [0.1MB]
MarchWACHA Newsletter #6 (Autumn 2010) PDF [3.5MB]
February 15thSex Hormone Regulator Associated with Poor MemoryPDF [0.1MB]
January 28thAdding Weight to Calls for BMI RevisionPDF [0.1MB]
JanuaryISS Newsletter #6 (January 2010) PDF [5.4MB]
2009
December 16thDynamic Communication Can Improve Health and Ageing Research
NovemberWACHA Newsletter #5 (Summer 2009) PDF [0.5MB]
August 26thLifestyle Changes Prevent Alzheimer's DiseasePDF [0.1MB]
August 11thDepression Study Seeks VolunteersPDF [0.1MB]
July 8thDementia Care Workers RecognisedPDF [0.1MB]
JulyWACHA Newsletter #4 (Winter 2009) PDF [0.6MB]
June 29thAustralian First Study to Reduce Alzheimer's Symptoms Through ExercisePDF [0.1MB]
May 13thScientific Breakthrough Links Gene that Controls Immune Response to DepressionPDF [0.1MB]
April 6thStudy Proves that Older Adults are Mentally ToughPDF [0.1MB]
AprilMedical Forum WA looks at WACHA's work on Dementia in Residential CarePDF [0.8MB]
March 16thSBS's Living Black program highlights the high rates of dementia in Indigenous Australian communities
March 4thGift Made in Hope of Offsetting Burden of Alzheimer'sPDF [0.1MB]
January 19thStudy to Shatter FrailtyPDF [0.1MB]
2008
December 6thOne of Research Australia's Top Ten Discoveries of the Last 12 Months
December 1stWA Research Gives New Hope for Beating Depression in Later LifePDF [0.1MB]
November 28thABC Radio National's Michael Mackenzie Discusses Indigenous Dementia with Dr Kate Smith MP3 [7.7MB]
November 12thRoyal Perth Hospital visited by Australian Actor RoyaltyPDF [0.1MB]
November 3rdWA Research Reveals Alarming Indigenous Dementia RatesPDF [0.1MB]
NovemberWACHA Newsletter #3 (November 2008) PDF [0.6MB]
September 16thPublic Wants Scanning for Alzheimer's DiseasePDF [0.1MB]
September 3rdWorld-First Trial Proves Exercise Helps MemoryPDF [0.1MB]
August 25thPlaying the longevity game: the evidence behind increasing lifespan and healthspanPDF [0.1MB]
August 12thLifting the Burden of AgePDF [0.1MB]
July 25thHealthier, Happier, Stronger, LongerPDF [1.0MB]
July 10thLink to 6EBA 95.3FM 6EBA 95.3FM's Dani Cinnamon Interviews WACHA's Dr Christopher BeerMP3 [4.9MB]
June 30thShould Geriatric Medicine Remain a Specialty? Yes
June 25thLink to Radio Fremantle Radio Fremantle's Kerry Scott Interviews WACHA's Professor Leon FlickerMP3 [3.3MB]
June 18thLink Between Depression, Medication and Fall InjuryPDF [0.1MB]
April 1stLocal Researchers Awarded Key FundingPDF [0.1MB]
March 28thResearch Highlight - Vascular Disease and DementiaMP3 [20.6MB]
March 17thWorld Expert to Open Local Health SeminarsPDF [0.1MB]
March 9thLink to 6PR 6PR's Phil Haberland Interviews WACHA's Professor Nicola LautenschlagerMP3 [5.5MB]
March 3rdAgeing Not All Doom and Gloom: Healthy and Successful AgeingPDF [0.1MB]
February 25thNew Appointment to Improve Health and AgeingPDF [0.1MB]
2007
DecemberWACHA Newsletter #1 (December 2007) PDF [0.7MB]
October 10thLink to Radio Fremantle Radio Fremantle's Kerry Scott Interviews WACHA's Dr Christopher BeerMP3 [4.3MB]
October 2ndMedical Research with Heart in MindPDF [0.1MB]
September 28thDrug Trial Aims to Ease Health System BurdenPDF [0.1MB]
September 3rdNew Study Assesses Alzheimer's Quality of Life IssuesPDF [0.1MB]
August 22ndLink to Curtin FM Curtin FM's Kerry Scott Interviews WACHA Staff Kelly Banz and Pascalle Bosboom-VanderhurkMP3 [4.1MB]
July 16thDementia Care Education Study Begins RecruitmentPDF [0.1MB]