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The human brain is vulnerable to too much of mTOR signaling, An important neuronal pathway regulating neuronal development and activity.

Infants born early (preterm) are at risk for brain injury and long term neurodevelopmental challenges, including delays in walking, language development, and school-aged cognitive performance.

The Canadian Charter of Rights for People with Dementia states that persons with dementia must receive the support needed to participate as fully as possible in decisions that affect them.

Many proteins in our brain are responsible for memory and learning.

Poor sleep is a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.

It is generally acknowledged that accumulation of misfolded proteins (amyloid) in brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients is a key disease phenomenon.

Microglia are the brain’s immune cells, and their role is to protect the brain.

Biomarkers are measurable indicators that help determine if a person may have, or be at risk of, developing a disease.

Physical activity is one of the most important means of reducing risk of dementia.