Sleep & Recovery

Online Brain Health Program Shows Promise for Dementia Prevention in Pilot Study

Researchers at Baycrest developed and tested an online Brain Health Support Program designed to prevent dementia by addressing lifestyle risk factors. The pilot study enrolled 20 participants with varying degrees of cognitive concerns, from subjective complaints to mild impairment. The program focused on educating participants about managing key lifestyle risks including poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity, sleep problems, and social isolation. This approach builds on previous research showing that comprehensive lifestyle interventions can help prevent or delay cognitive decline. The six-month pilot aimed to assess the program's usability before expanding to larger populations.