Sussanah Ward

Be Well AGE WELL: A Science-Based Path to Optimal Ageing & Functional Longevity

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Be Well Age Well is an 8-part health and wellbeing podcast that asks a simple but powerful question:It’s not just about how long you live — but how well you live and age. Hosted by an inspiring father–daughter doctor duo, this series brings together credible science, lived experience, and practical wisdom to help listeners optimise their health, function, and quality of life at every age. Your hosts are:Associate Professor Dr John Ward, 81-year-old Physician Geriatrician, and NSW Senior Australian of the Year 2024, andDr Susannah Ward, 44-year-old Specialist Physician of Rehabilitation Medicin...

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Sussanah Ward

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Pillar 4: Social Connection for Ageing Well – Belonging, Brain Health & Longevity With Professor Frini Karayanidis 26.06.2026 40:01

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 explore the  science of social connection and its profound impact on ageing, brain he...

Pillar 3: Sleep for Optimal Ageing & Longevity – What Really Matters With Professor Leon Lack 24.04.2026 47:16

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 John Ward explore the  science of sleep, ageing, and circadian rhythms  wi...

Pillar 2: Nutrition for Ageing Well – Eating for Brain, Body & Longevity With Ngaire Hobbins, Accredited Practising Dietitian 17.04.2026 49:12

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 science and lived reality of  nutrition for optimal ageing and functional longevity...

Pillar 1: Exercise for Life – Building Strength, Function & Longevity at Any Age With Professor Ron Plotnikoff & Dr Emily Cox 20.03.2026 31:33

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 Ward and Dr Susannah Ward tackle these questions head-on with two of A...

The Science of Ageing – What Really Matters for Optimal Ageing & Longevity With Professor Leon Flicker AO 21.02.2026 34:34

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, and misconceptions of ageing  with one of Australia’s...