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14 BAYCREST | 2024 WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR DEMENTIA? Researchers have identified eight risk factors for dementia: low education, hearing loss, traumatic brain injury, alcohol or substance abuse, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, and depression. What our scientists are exploring We have more than 133 ongoing studies to determine how the brain works and ages, so we can eliminate dementia. Here are some key questions our scientists are exploring. DOES HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) HELP DETECT COGNITIVE DECLINE? We're assessing whether HRV could potentially serve as an objective biomarker of risk for future dementia. DOES HEARING LOSS IMPACT BRAIN AGING? We're exploring the relationship between hearing loss, brain aging, and the ability to understand speech in noisy situations. DOES HOUSEWORK PRESERVE COGNITIVE HEALTH? Adults who spend more time doing household chores seem to have better cognitive health. We're investigating why. CAN ONLINE TOOLS HELP MODIFY BEHAVIOUR AND IMPROVE LIVES? Brain Health PRO is an interactive online program being tested at Baycrest and across Canada to help older adults improve their dementia risk factors. Educational videos and activities focus on exercise, nutrition, sleep, social health, cognitive engagement, heart health, vision, and hearing.

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