Increase Your Brainability
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Canadian Edition — Written for Canadians
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This Canadian edition of Brainability is designed specifically for readers in Canada. It reflects Canadian life, healthcare realities, and trusted Canadian research. The book includes Canadian examples throughout and draws on respected organizations such as the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Diabetes Canada, Brain Canada, Baycrest, AGE‑WELL, and Bruyère Health.
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You Can Do More Than You Think
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Dementia can feel scary and out of your control. Brainability offers a more hopeful message. Based on strong scientific research, including findings from the Lancet Commission, the book explains that many risks linked to dementia can be reduced — and that positive changes can start at any age.
The book introduces Brainability: your brain’s ability to think, learn, remember, and adapt over time. It shows how everyday choices can help keep your brain healthier for longer. This is not a book of vague advice. It is built around 37 practical actions you can take in daily life. These include staying mentally and socially active, improving fitness, sleeping better, managing stress, checking blood pressure and diabetes risk, protecting hearing and vision, and creating healthier environments.
The science is explained in clear, everyday language, making it easy to understand — no medical background needed. This book is for:
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