Dr Louis Bhérer

Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Professeur titulaire, Département de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Directeur adjoint scientifique à la direction de la prévention, chercheur et Directeur du Centre ÉPIC, Institut de cardiologie de Montréal.

Red Meat Consumption May Increase the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia
5 August 2025
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Dre Anne-Julie Tessier, Dt.P., Ph.D. | Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

A study reports that a higher intake of red meat, particularly processed meats, is associated with about a 15% increase in the risk of cognitive decline and dementia compared to a lower intake.

Accumulation of Microplastics in the Brain: A Link to Dementia?
5 August 2025
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue | Dr Éric Thorin, Ph. D.

Microplastics accumulate more in the brain than in other organs of the human body, particularly in individuals with dementia.

Preventing dementia: the crucial role of lifestyle habits
5 December 2024
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

The latest report by the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention highlights 14 risk factors that can be modified to prevent or delay the development of about half of dementia cases.

Mental health: “weekend warriors” reap similar benefits to those who exercise regularly during the week
3 October 2024
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Exercising for one or two days a week provides the same mental health benefits as exercising every day of the week, according to a recent study.

Physical activity, exercise and brain health!
13 November 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Exercise can prevent or slow the cognitive decline associated with aging if done regularly at a moderate intensity.

Exerkines : Mediators of the health benefits of exercise
30 October 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue | Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Exerkines are molecules released in response to exercise, which have the potential to improve cardiovascular, metabolic, immunological, and neurological health.

The benefits of “forest bathing” on psychological well-being
31 August 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

The health benefits of “forest bathing” (shinrin-yoku) were recently evaluated in an umbrella study.

Eating well to maintain cognitive health
2 May 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

Several studies report that a plant-rich diet is associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

Living a healthy lifestyle could slow memory decline
1 March 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

According to a study in China, memory decline was slower in older people who had a healthy lifestyle, even in those who had a genetic risk factor (APOE4) for Alzheimer’s disease.

The benefits of walking outside on the brain
15 February 2023
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Dr Louis Bherer, Ph. D., Neuropsychologue

A 15-minute walk outdoors improves cognition, according to a Canadian study.

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