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Exercise benefits your body and brain
Exercise benefits us both physically and cognitively. It is never too late to get active! Dr. Liu-Ambrose speaks about the benefits of exercise here.
Boost Your Brain Health
We spoke with Reader’s Digest about our favourite way to boost brain health – exercise! The article also covers a few other ways to improve brain health as we age. Read more here.
2020 Brain Health Symposium Update
Due to the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Brain Health Symposium has been postponed until further notice to protect the health of everyone involved. We are thankful for the support we have received, and we will provide updates once we have more information.
Computerized Cognitive Training Could Improve Executive Function in Older Adults
Lisanne’s study on the effects of Computerized Cognitive Training (CCT) with and without physical exercise on cognitive function in older adults over an 8-week period found that CCT may promote executive function in older adults. Read about it here!
A Home Based Exercise Program could reduce Subsequent Falls in Older Adults
Our study on the Effect of a Home-Based Exercise Program on Subsequent Falls Among Community-Dwelling High-Risk Older Adults After a Fall was featured in JAMA, and concluded that a home-based exercise program could greatly reduce subsequent falls in older adults, Read all about it here!
15 Things to Do At 50 That Will Save Your Brain at 80!
Check out some great ways to keep yourself healthy as you age here!
Our Meta-Analysis included in WHO Guidelines to Reduce Risk of Dementia
Our meta-analysis was included in the World Health Organizations new guidelines for reducing risk of dementia! Read the full guidelines here!
Better Sleep Could Improve Brain Health Among Older Adults
VCHRI featured our Buying Time study in this article! Read the article to find out more about the importance of sleep quality for brain health and cognitive function here!

About Us

The Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab, directed by Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD, PT, focuses broadly on defining the role of targeted exercise training and physical activity to improve the health and quality of life of older adults. In particular, our research program aims to optimize function among those most vulnerable to both physical and cognitive decline, such as those with cognitive impairment and dementia. The Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab collaborates extensively with colleagues in Psychology, Neurology, Geriatric Medicine, and Epidemiology.

Affiliations

CHHM – Centre for Hip Health and Mobility

CBH – Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

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Last updated on January 4, 2021 @9:39 am