We’re told to eat better, sleep more, train our bodies and our brains — all in the name of ageing well.  

But how much of that advice is actually backed by science? How might we all live – and stay – well, for longer, at any stage of life? And how much of ageing is really up to us? 

Researcher Gilbert Knaggs, neuroscientist Eleanor Drummond, and clinician Olivier Piguet join together to demystify the science from the pseudoscience and bring fresh insights and evidence, unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing. 

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The Solutionists is a podcast from the University of Sydney, produced by Deadset Studios. Keep up to date with The Solutionists by following @sydney_uni on Facebook and Instagram, and @sydney.edu.au on Bluesky. 

This conversation is originally from a live public talks event, presented by Sydney Ideas – the University of Sydney’s flagship public talks program. You can hear the full hour-long version of this public conversation here. 

Hear our episode with nutrition and longevity expert Luigi Fontana here.

This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. For thousands of years, across innumerable generations, knowledge has been taught, shared and exchanged here. We pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We&rsquo;re told to eat better, sleep more, train our bodies and our brains &mdash; all in the name of ageing well.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But how much of that advice is actually backed by science? How might we all live &ndash; and stay &ndash; well, for longer, at any stage of life? And how much of ageing is really up to us?&nbsp;
Researcher&nbsp;<a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/gilbert-knaggs-2389711">Gilbert Knaggs</a>, neuroscientist&nbsp;<a href="https://profiles.sydney.edu.au/eleanor.drummond">Eleanor Drummond</a>, and clinician&nbsp;<a href="https://profiles.sydney.edu.au/olivier.piguet">Olivier Piguet</a>&nbsp;join together&nbsp;to&nbsp;demystify the science from the pseudoscience and&nbsp;bring&nbsp;fresh insights and&nbsp;evidence,&nbsp;unlocking our understanding of healthy brain ageing.&nbsp;
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The Solutionists is a podcast from the University of Sydney, produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset Studios</a>. Keep up to date with The Solutionists by following @sydney_uni on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sydneyuni/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydney_uni/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, and @sydney.edu.au on&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sydney.edu.au">Bluesky</a>.&nbsp;
This conversation is originally from a live public talks event, presented by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/engage/events-sponsorships/sydney-ideas.html">Sydney Ideas</a>&nbsp;&ndash; the University of Sydney&rsquo;s flagship public talks program.&nbsp;You can hear the full hour-long version of this public conversation&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/engage/events-sponsorships/sydney-ideas/2024/medical-moonshots.html">here</a>.&nbsp;
Hear our episode with nutrition and longevity expert Luigi Fontana&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keeping-the-doctor-away-eating-for-healthy-longevity/id1710294615?i=1000676681171">here</a>.
This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. For thousands of years, across innumerable generations, knowledge has been taught, shared and exchanged here. We pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Big challenges need big solutions. Meet the minds making it happen.

Join Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sydney, and get ready to view the world from a different perspective.

From our own wellbeing to the preservation of the planet, The Solutionists dives into the most pressing issues of our time and introduces you to the people unearthing the seeds of remarkable solutions.

You'll discover a world of progress and possibility.



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The Solutionists is a podcast from The University of Sydney, produced by Deadset Studios.

This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. For thousands of years, across innumerable generations, knowledge has been taught, shared and exchanged here. We pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Big challenges need big solutions. Meet the minds making it happen.
Join Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sydney, and get ready to view the world from a different perspective.
From our own wellbeing to the preservation of the planet, The Solutionists dives into the most pressing issues of our time and introduces you to the people unearthing the seeds of remarkable solutions.
You'll discover a world of progress and possibility.
 
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The Solutionists is a podcast from The University of Sydney, produced by <a href="https://www.deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset Studios</a>.
This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. For thousands of years, across innumerable generations, knowledge has been taught, shared and exchanged here. We pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Big challenges need big solutions. Meet the minds making it happen.

The Solutionists, with Mark Scott

Big challenges need big solutions. Meet the minds making it happen.

Join Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sydney, and get ready to view the world from a different perspective.

From our own wellbeing to the preservation of the planet, The Solutionists dives into the most pressing issues of our time and introduces you to the people unearthing the seeds of remarkable solutions.

You'll discover a world of progress and possibility.



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The Solutionists is a podcast from The University of Sydney, produced by Deadset Studios.

This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. For thousands of years, across innumerable generations, knowledge has been taught, shared and exchanged here. We pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people.

Big challenges need big solutions. Meet the minds making it happen.
Join Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Sydney, and get ready to view the world from a different perspective.
From our own wellbeing to the preservation of the planet, The Solutionists dives into the most pressing issues of our time and introduces you to the people unearthing the seeds of remarkable solutions.
You'll discover a world of progress and possibility.
 
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The Solutionists is a podcast from The University of Sydney, produced by <a href="https://www.deadsetstudios.com/">Deadset Studios</a>.
This podcast was recorded on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. For thousands of years, across innumerable generations, knowledge has been taught, shared and exchanged here. We pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people.