Is there anything we can do to help delay memory loss?

Everyone seems to be wondering what we can do to keep our brains sharp. As baby boomers get closer to retirement, they are not only concerned about whether they will be financially secure, but also whether they will be physically fit and cognitively sound to enjoy their journey of aging. Read the article and watch Age-related memory changes: How the human memory works

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Can what you eat affect your brain health? Baycrest scientists say yes!

Some old wives tales hold up better than others. There's now proof chicken soup has antihistamine properties that work against colds. And carrots contain beta-carotene, which is good for your vision. But is it true that eating fish is good for your brain? Watch the May 26 Speaker Series - Nutrition and Brain Function

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Video games not just for kids

Although running around the bases or lobbing a ball overhand may be unrealistic for Baycrest client Roy Battersby, he can still enjoy sports using a on Wii, the latest video game system from Nintendo. Read more

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What is this thing called amyloid?

Amyloid is an abnormal build up of protein that seems to be in the brains of all patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Ask an Expert

Recently my mother started forgetting things we've talked about or looks blankly as though she doesn't understand what we're saying. I have a feeling it's a problem with her hearing, not her cognition. What do you recommend?

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Protect your head!

In a rare, large-scale study of traumatic brain injury (TBI), Canadian researchers have found that the more severe the injury, the greater the volume loss of brain tissue, particularly white matter.

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'Mr. Hockey' Gordie Howe Sticks it to Dementia at 4th Annual Baycrest International Pro-Am Hockey Tournament

After losing his beloved wife, Colleen, recently to a rare form of dementia known as Pick's disease, Gordie Howe is throwing his weight behind the Baycrest International Pro-Am Hockey Tournament, presented by Scotiabank . Read more | Sign up for the Baycrest Pro-am 2010

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Brain Teasers: Keep Your Brain Sharp!

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You're invited to make a difference!

Join the Women of Baycrest, an accomplished, empowered, conscientious network of women who believe together they can positively influence their own lives and make a difference in the way women age. Visit the Women of Baycrest website

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This Month's Poll

Do you think that some of the new hi-tech tools can help boost brain power?

Become A Research Volunteer

The Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest is looking for volunteers between the ages of 18-90 to participate in studies on aging, memory and the brain.

To participate, please contact us at: 416-785-2500 ext. 2080 or visit the website.