Currently, there are around 230,000, people in Australia suffering with dementia.

That number is expected to be close to 730,000 by 2050 unless there is a medical breakthrough.

Professor John Mamo from the Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute has found evidence that certain foods high in saturated fats can increase the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative illness that attacks the brain.

As brain cells shrink or disappear the messages within the brain are disrupted and certain functions of abilities are lost.

2SER's Jessica Bineth spoke to Professor Mamo about how this study has revealed new ways of treating and preventing Alzheimer’s.