Baycrest's new and exciting speaker series Aging, Innovation and the Mind will explore features and characteristics of the brain. Aimed at aging baby boomers this 'in conversation' series will feature our internationally renowned scientists discussing their research.
Our internationally recognized researchers will teach you how to keep your brain sharp and healthy as you age.
Speaker Series Topics
Featuring
Dr. Carol Greenwood
Senior Scientist
Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU)
Baycrest senior scientist, Dr. Carol Greenwood is also a professor in the department of nutritional sciences at University of Toronto. The focus of her research is the relationship between diet and brain function.
Dr. Greenwood’s two key areas of interest include:
- Healthy seniors and the impact of lifelong dietary patterns on risk of cognitive decline with aging
- The role of type-2 diabetes (non-insulin depended) as a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia.
To read Dr. Greenwoods resumes and get more information about her current research projects please visit the links below:
- Video Biography: Dr. Carol Greenwood, Senior Scientist
- Read her full biography
- Find out more about Dr. Greenwood's Research
Guest Host
Charmaine Gooden
Contributing Editor, Zoomer Magazine
Charmaine Gooden has been a trusted advisor to Canadian women on the subjects of health, fitness, nutrition, wellness and beauty. Over her extensive journalism career she has interviewed and worked with many of the world’s top researchers, experts and authorities who exemplify the most current trends in health and wellness. She imparts this important and practical knowledge for achieving your health goals in ways that will ultimately promote self confidence and motivation—to stay on track with healthy eating and exercise, try new complimentary therapies and be the best one can be. An avid and active sports and fitness enthusiast, Charmaine as followed exercise trends closely for most of her adult life and has done extensive research into the physiology and psychology of exercise, training with some of Canada’s top athletes and personal fitness coaches. Today she is pleased to share her knowledge as a Contributing Editor at Zoomer, Canada’s Magazine for Men and Women 45+.