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The Brain Project 4.0

The Brain Project 4.0

100 Queen Street W, Nathan Phillip Square's pond

Jul 03 2019 to Jul 31 2019

Region : Greater Toronto Area     City: Toronto

  •  Add to Calendar 2019-07-03 2019-07-31 America/Toronto The Brain Project 4.0 A Toronto-born initiative, The Brain Project returns for a fourth year to the city with a vigorous campaign to raise brain health awareness and advance groundbreaking research on dementia and aging. The Brain Project works with local artists and celebrities to raise awareness and encourage Canadians to get a “head start” on brain health. There are things we can do today to delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s significantly such as being educated, staying in good health and exercising can all reduce the risk of getting dementia by 28 per cent. Additionally, speaking two languages can delay the onset of dementia by four years. The initiative, run by The Baycrest Foundation, a world leader in brain health and aging, will install 50 brain sculptures in launching in the pond at Nathan Phillips Square in July then moving to iconic spots around the city in August to raise awareness of brain health. 100 Queen Street W, Nathan Phillip Square's pond Holly Brennan hollyb@wearemaverick.com
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A Toronto-born initiative, The Brain Project returns for a fourth year to the city with a vigorous campaign to raise brain health awareness and advance groundbreaking research on dementia and aging. The Brain Project works with local artists and celebrities to raise awareness and encourage Canadians to get a “head start” on brain health. There are things we can do today to delay the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s significantly such as being educated, staying in good health and exercising can all reduce the risk of getting dementia by 28 per cent. Additionally, speaking two languages can delay the onset of dementia by four years. The initiative, run by The Baycrest Foundation, a world leader in brain health and aging, will install 50 brain sculptures in launching in the pond at Nathan Phillips Square in July then moving to iconic spots around the city in August to raise awareness of brain health.