March 2013 (View Full Issue)

• Ask a Baycrest Expert: Alzheimer's Signs & Symptoms
• See Me, Not my Disease
• Preventing Falls: Mission Possible
• Exercise and the Brain
• Carbs and Cognition

October 2012 (View Full Issue)

• Breakfast: gives you energy and keeps you trim
• Being with others is good for your brain
• Stress less at work
• Tips for caregiving at a distance
• Ask a Baycrest expert. Is this just a “senior moment” or am I losing my memory?

May 2012 (View Full Issue)

• And the GRAMMY Foundation research award goes to...
• Singing, dancing or listening – bring on the music!
• Can musical training benefit the aging brain?
• Finding the science behind the arts
• Can practising mindfulness meditation help you stay focused?
• Berman on the Brain: The environment made me do it

March 2012 (View Full Issue)

• Memory slips. What's normal? What's not?
• Tips for the caregiver
• Can MRI or CT scans read my mind?
• Food for thought
• Ask an Expert
• A walk in the park is good for your brain

December 2011 (View Full Issue)

• Learning the hard way may be the best boot camp for the brain
• Debunking brain myths: Depression is not a physical illness. True or False?
• Home-based exercise and daily activities important part of stroke recovery
• Ask an Expert: Can too much salt in the diet affect brain health?
• Last Month's Poll: Can what you think affect how you feel?
• Experts share the latest evidence on protecting women's brain health

September - October 2011 (View Full Issue)

• The Upside of Down
• Debunking brain myths: The bigger your brain, the smarter you are. True or False?
• Can the support of neighbours affect stroke survival?
• Last month's poll: Does feeling happy weaken attention and memory?
• Ask an Expert - I recently read that music lessons in childhood help boost brain power later in life. Is this true?

April - May 2011 (View Full Issue)

• Having difficulty finding the right word?
• Debunking brain myths: The grey brain myth - what colour is the brain?
• What is the role of hydration in good brain health?
• Is walking part of your exercise regimen?
• Ask an Expert - Do smart phones and GPS navigators make our brains lazy? Is my reliance on these gadgets bad for my brain?

February - March 2011 (View Full Issue)

• Bilingualism can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms
• Mind your memory
• Debunking brain myths
• Last month's poll: Is depression part of normal aging?
• Ask An Expert - I have a big day coming up and I want to make sure I am on top of my game. Can you give me some tips?

December 2010 - January 2011 (View Full Issue)

• Usernames, passwords and PINs
• Many find caregiving to be rewarding and empowering
• Debunking brain myths
• When it comes to the brain do you believe the saying "use it or lose it"?
• Ask An Expert - I love to travel and understand that it is good for the brain. Do you have tips on how to travel safely as I age?

October - November 2010 (View Full Issue)

• Do you suffer from "destination amnesia"?
• Ask an Expert - Can a cup of coffee improve my attention and memory if I'm feeling tired?
• This month's myth: Socializing becomes less important as we age. True or false?
• Remember your first kiss?
• Do you find you are more alert in the morning?

July - August 2010 (View Full Issue)

• Do you think looking on the bright side could add years to your life?
• This month's myth: Older adults can't learn how to use high-tech gadgets. True or false?
• What will give me the best boost for my brain?
• Video exercise games can be good for your mood
• Ask an Expert - How much of a role do my genes and my environment play in the health of my brain later in life?

May - June 2010 (View Full Issue)

• Would improving your memory skills boost your productivity at work?
• Debunking brain myths
• Is there truth behind the old saying "mind over matter"?
• "I know I've heard that story before … but where?"
• Brisk walking can reduce risk of stroke
• Ask an Expert - When I'm feeling blue, I crave carbohydrates

March - April 2010 (View Full Issue)

• Taking a break may be good for your memory
• Older adults may have a memory advantage
• There may be more benefits to muscle toning than you realize
• A menu fit for the brain
• Can the distribution of body fat, hips vs. belly, affect your brain health?
• Ask an Expert - What are some of the benefits of music on our brain as we age?

January - February 2010 (View Full Issue)

• Personality and successful aging
• Getting a whole brain workout
• Can we grow new brain cells?
• Volunteering may help protect against dementia
• Last month's poll: Are you caring for someone with dementia?
• New technologies a boost for aging brains
• Statistics show women are at higher risk for Alzheimer's
• Ask an Expert - What can I do to help my aging brain in the classroom?

November - December 2009 (View Full Issue)

• Brew for your brain
• Can brain damage affect our ability to enjoy a good joke?
• Afternoon snack boosts the brain
• Teach yourself memory tricks
• Last month's poll: Are you finding it harder to concentrate as you age?
• Youthquake at Baycrest
• 'Tis the season to send greetings
• Ask an expert

September - October 2009 (View Full Issue)

• Can common infections trigger Alzheimer's disease?
• That danish will go straight to your brain
• How do changes in the brain affect communication as we age?
• Structured, short-term talk therapy can be as effective as antidepressant medication in treating depression and anxiety
• The New Brain Game – Good science or wishful thinking?

July - August 2009 (View Full Issue)

• Is there anything we can do to help delay memory loss?
• Can what you eat affect your brain health? Baycrest scientists say yes!
• Video games not just for kids
• What is this thing called amyloid?
• Ask an Expert - Hearing & Cognition
• Protect your head!

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