About Hygeia

Hygeia (or Hygieia) was a greek goodness in mythology who represented the maintenance of good health and prevention of sickness through cleanliness and good habits. The term "hygiene" is derived from her name. She was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine, and Epione, the goddess of soothing. The name was chosen to inspire our mission and reflect the research project's focus on preventative health and well-being.

This project is led by Gary Cornelius, a PhD student at the University of Strathclyde’s Digital Health and Wellbeing Group in Glasgow. Gary's work, under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Kieren Eagan and Professor Roma Maguire, is supported by the McLay Dementia Trust and the University of Strathclyde.

Living a healthy lifestyle is key to keeping our brains strong. Eating well, staying active, getting plenty of sleep, learning new things, spending time with friends, and managing stress can all help our brains. Even though we can’t change factors like family history or a past brain injury, we can still improve our brain health with good habits and lifestyle choices.

Our Hygeia study uses a digital tool to help you plan for better brain health. Whether you’re aiming to prevent dementia or manage it, this tool will guide and support you in achieving your health goals. It helps set goals, guides your activities, monitors your health, and shows what makes your life better. This tool is also a great support for caregivers and families, helping them understand and meet the needs of those with dementia or those trying to prevent or manage it.