Why are baby animals so cute? Can octopi be pets? What are parrots really thinking? Jay Ingram’s The Science of Pets is a funny, fascinating dive into the science of the animals we love. You’ll never look at your pets the same way again! @jayingram bit.ly/3F5RzAw

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🐾 Why do dogs spin when excited? Do cats really love us? Can octopi make good pets (spoiler: nope)? @jayingram digs into the science behind the creatures who share our homes (and our pizza crusts). 📖 THE SCIENCE OF PETS — coming soon. bit.ly/3F5RzAw

Do you think the Alberta government would be interested in today's Washington Post article titled, "4 vaccines linked to a lower risk of dementia, according to science"?

Poor sleep, social isolation, and lack of exercise can all raise dementia risk—but research shows that healthy lifestyle changes could prevent up to 45% of cases worldwide. In this episode of Defy Dementia, hosts @JayIngram and Dr. @asek47 put these findings to the test, sharing their own brain-healthy resolutions—the wins, struggles, and lessons learned along the way. They also report back on the latest brain health news, some from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2025, including the latest info on drug trials, early detection blood tests, a major lifestyle study, and surprising links between dementia and factors like lithium, wildfire smoke exposure, and the shingles vaccine. Tune in at defydementia.org, or anywhere you get your podcast. @Baycrest

RETWEET if you stand with Ukraine and President Zelenskyy against Putin!

who are the most compelling Canadian athletes these days? Eighteen-year-old women

Diana De Faveri is a sole caregiver who saw her life turn “upside down, real fast” when her mother was diagnosed with corticobasal syndrome, a rare form of dementia. Dr. Nicole Didyk, Clinical Assistant Professor at McMaster University, is a geriatrician, internist, patient and family education advocate and creator of The Wrinkle — a YouTube channel and website for older adults and their families. Together, they share strategies, insights, and the lessons they’ve learned on how to navigate challenging behaviours, in the face of dementia. Tune in at defydementia.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts. @Baycrest @jayingram @asek47

🧠 Défier la Démence est de retour ce mois-ci avec un épisode spécial Fierté intitulé « Vivre avec fierté face à la démence ». Les co-animateurs, la Dre Allison Sekuler et Jay Ingram, explorent le risque accru de démence auquel sont confrontées les communautés 2SLGBTQI, ainsi que les outils, techniques et ressources disponibles pour atténuer ce risque. Cet épisode présente l’histoire de @SusanGapka, première personne trans ouvertement reconnue à recevoir les clés de la Ville de Toronto pour son travail en tant que défenseure, chercheuse, organisatrice communautaire et militante des droits de la personne. Elle a également surmonté des défis liés à la santé mentale, à la consommation d’alcool et de drogues. Nous entendons également le Dr Samir Sinha, gériatre, chercheur clinicien et fier membre de la communauté 2SLGBTQI, qui partage son point de vue en tant que conseiller en matière de démence et chercheur. Il parle de son travail visant à améliorer le soutien aux personnes 2SLGBTQI vivant avec la démence ainsi qu’à leurs partenaires de soins. 🎧 Écoutez dès maintenant sur defydementia.org ou sur votre plateforme de baladodiffusion préférée.

If you want to know why we are the only species on Earth that keeps pets - and much more - here you are:

Vision is more than what we see; it’s how we engage with the world. In the latest Defy Dementia podcast episode, co-hosts Dr. Allison Sekuler and Jay Ingram explore the powerful connection between vision loss and brain health, and how untreated eye conditions can increase the risk of cognitive decline. This episode features the story of Walter Kuntz, a 78-year-old retired Canada Post worker, who recounts his experience with cataracts, eye surgery, and regaining his independence. We also hear from Dr. Walter Wittich, Québec’s first Certified Low Vision Therapist, who breaks down the science of the vision-brain health connection and shares practical steps to protect both your sight and cognitive function. 🎧 Listen now at defydementia.org or wherever you get your podcasts. #defydementia #brainhealth #visionhealth

Such an honour today to speak at the Yukon Council on Aging AGM with my partner in podcast crime, ⁦@jayingram⁩ - such a wonderfully engaged and welcoming group of folks. Can’t wait to come back to #Whitehorse #Yukon #DefyDementia DefyDementia.ca

Join us as we head to an incredible event: "Defy Dementia" 🧠 Brought to you by: @Baycrest @myucalgary @cabhi.innovates Speakers: @JayIngram @DrAllisonSekuler @DrPamelaRoach @DrZahraGoodarzi 🔗eventbrite.ca/e/defy-dementi… We hope to see you there 💙

Goodbye X and your guy who likes to throw around the word ’retard’. Hello Bluesky

Good work Dani!

Cover reveal! In the tradition of The Inside of a Dog, top science writer and TV personality @jayingram shares new insights into the hearts, minds, and bodies of the animals who love us (or do they?). Preorder here: bit.ly/3F5RzAw

This Wednesday, the @TRUSU15 Common Voices Lecture series will feature @jayingram. He is a Canadian author and broadcaster known for hosting Daily Planet. @thompsonriversu #Kamloops lnkr.fm/bWGTf

Moving a family member or friend to long-term care can be difficult. The newest episode of @Baycrest's Defy Dementia podcast explores practical ways to help make the transition easier for everyone. Tune in at defydementia.org, or anywhere you get your podcasts. @jayingram @asek47

The Trump strategy of throwing out plans and ideas so fast no one can keep up is exactly the same strategy as the 13 and 17 year cicadas: if there’s enough, although many are lost, a good number survive