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Dementia Research

Dr. Cindy Barha studies the effects of exercise on brain health, particularly when it comes to women and Alzheimer’s disease.
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How exercise benefits the brain differently

Dr. Cindy Barha (UBC) is studying how exercise affects male and female brains differently to help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Her Brain Canada-funded research aims to design sex-specific exercise interventions that promote healthy brain aging and reduce dementia risk.

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By 2030, close to 1 million Canadians are expected to be living with dementia, with 512 Canadians facing a dementia diagnosis each day. Brain Canada invests in cutting-edge research that will help those affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and their families.

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Making a significant difference in the lives of people in Canada doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It takes a network of visionary partners committed to investing in change. As a national convenor and facilitator, Brain Canada works with partners from coast to coast to drive innovative brain research. Some of our partners in supporting dementia research include:

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