Pillar 6: Avoiding Toxins for Ageing Well – Protecting Health in a Modern World With Julian Cribb AM

We live in a world impacted by toxins — from the food we eat and the water we drink to the air we breathe and the products we use every day. But what does the science really say about environmental toxins, and how much control do individuals actually have? In Episode 7 of Be Well Age Well, hosts D…

Pillar 5: Life Purpose & Meaning – Cultivating Growth, Value & Longevity With Emeritus Professor Julie Byles AO

What gives life meaning as we age? Is purpose something we’re born with — or something we can cultivate at any stage of life? And does it really matter for health and longevity? In Episode 6 of Be Well Age Well, hosts Dr Susannah Ward and Dr John Ward explore the science and lived experience of me…

Pillar 4: Social Connection for Ageing Well – Belonging, Brain Health & Longevity With Professor Frini Karayanidis

Humans are wired for connection. Yet loneliness and social isolation are increasingly common — and increasingly recognised as powerful risk factors for poor health, cognitive decline, and reduced quality of life as we age. In Episode 5 of Be Well Age Well, hosts Dr Susannah Ward and Dr John Ward e…

Pillar 3: Sleep for Optimal Ageing & Longevity – What Really Matters With Professor Leon Lack

Sleep is one of the most talked-about — and most misunderstood — pillars of ageing well. How much sleep do we really need as we get older? Are night-time awakenings normal? And what actually helps improve sleep quality in real life? In Episode 4 of Be Well Age Well, hosts Dr Susannah Ward and Dr J…

Pillar 2: Nutrition for Ageing Well – Eating for Brain, Body & Longevity With Ngaire Hobbins, Accredited Practising Dietitian

What does good nutrition really look like as we age — beyond trends, rules, and conflicting advice? And how can food support health, function, and quality of life at every stage, even in the presence of illness? In Episode 3 of Be Well Age Well, hosts Dr Susannah Ward and Dr John Ward explore the …

Pillar 1: Exercise for Life – Building Strength, Function & Longevity at Any Age With Professor Ron Plotnikoff & Dr Emily Cox

If there were one intervention with the strongest evidence for ageing well, maintaining independence, and improving quality of life — it would be exercise. But what type of exercise matters most? How much is enough? And is it ever too late to start? In Episode 2 of Be Well Age Well, hosts Dr John …

The Science of Ageing – What Really Matters for Optimal Ageing & Longevity With Professor Leon Flicker AO

What does the science of ageing really tell us about how — and why — we age? And more importantly, what can we actually do about it? In the opening episode of Be Well Age Well, hosts Dr John Ward and Dr Susannah Ward lay the foundation for the entire series by diving into the biology, complexity, …