Dr. Barbara Sahakian from Cambridge University will be presenting: Good Brain Health, Cognition and Wellbeing on July 20 from 1:30-2:30pm PST.

Many people consider their physical health and regularly exercise and wear devices to count their steps, and to take other physiological measures. However, to realise our potential throughout our life and to ensure a flourishing society, it is important to focus on good brain health and wellbeing.  Environmental factors and our behaviour can improve our brains, cognition and mental health or detract from it. Our diet, our sleep and our social support systems are all key to improving brain health and cognition and reducing the risk of dementia. At the other end of the age spectrum, social connectedness with friends and early reading can be beneficial for brain structure, cognition and wellbeing in adolescence. One potential way to improve cognition is through cognitive training using games on iPads or mobile phones, which has been shown to be beneficial for attention, learning and memory in healthy people or patients with schizophrenia, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or stroke.

This talk will be in person (Rudy North Lecture Theatre) and also via Zoom.

Zoom details:

• Open https://ubc.zoom.us/ and click on ‘Join a Meeting’.
• Meeting ID: 91067 093313
• Passcode: 093313