Presenter: Chitra Paul Victor, Ph.D., MBA, MD (AM), RN, RM, CNE, Diplomat ACLM/Harvard Business Analytics, Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
Technological innovation has transformed daily life, but it has also contributed to “technology‑induced pathologies” (TIPs) that threaten cognitive health. With dementia affecting more than 57 million people worldwide and costs projected to reach $1 trillion in the U.S. by 2050, maintaining brain health is essential to holistic well‑being. This session examines how overreliance on technology—through sedentary behavior, chronic stress, reduced cognitive optimization, social disconnection, and disrupted sleep—can accelerate cognitive decline. Participants will explore research‑based strategies that strengthen cognitive reserve, including physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, and social engagement. The session concludes with practical lifestyle interventions that promote brain health and support resilience in an increasingly digital world.
