Brain health is shaped by how often and how deeply the brain is engaged. Cognitive stimulation supports memory, attention, and problem-solving throughout adulthood and helps with healthy aging and reducing dementia risk.

Connection matters–for our wellbeing and our brain health. Studies suggest that people who have an active social life may have a lower risk of developing dementia.

New research into the muscle-brain axis reveals that your skeletal muscles are an endocrine organ — releasing hormones that cross the blood-brain barrier, build new neurons, and fight neuroinflammation.

Baycrest's Dr. Morris Freedman co-developed VBM, which is showing a 60% reduction in behavioural dementia cases being admitted to acute care. Watch video explaining VBM: ...

Too much sleep, too little sleep, and poor deep sleep all shape brain health. See what research reveals about cognition and dementia risk.

Why do some brains age better than others? Learn what cognitive reserve is and how mental, social, and physical engagement support brain health.

For decades, when a person with advanced dementia became rigid, when their limbs slowly curled into painful positions, when every attempt at caregiving became a physical struggle, clinicians and...

Blair’s early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis changed his life in his fifties. His story highlights resilience, family, and the importance of advancing dementia research and care.

If you’re a caregiver under 30, you aren’t just a young caregiver—you’re a superhero, navigating the growing complexities of adulthood while offering support to a loved one experiencing cognitive decline.

Early-onset dementia can start in your 40s. Learn how to distinguish it from normal forgetfulness and when to seek medical evaluation or support.