Baycrest Stories
These are current stories of the impact Baycrest is making in healthy aging and brain health innovation and future-focused, ground-breaking research.
Think about the last time you went for a walk or jog to clear your head after a stressful day. You probably noticed that you felt a little calmer, more...
How one family taught a ten-year-old about giving: a Grandfather's challenge, a school project, and a gift to Baycrest. First in our Why We Give series.
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.
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.








