It was frightening to learn that women suffer from depression, stroke and dementia twice as much as men and an astounding 70% of new Alzheimer’s patients will be women. Yet research still focuses on men. We want to correct this research bias.
Women’s Brain Health Initiative creates education programs and funds research to combat
brain-aging diseases that affect women.
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of Alzheimer’s sufferers are women.
You can’t ignore a number this big.
The largest curated resource of information specific to women’s brain health.
Depression is associated with accelerated brain aging, according to a new study by psychologists at the University of Sussex in England. While previous research has shown that individuals with depression or anxiety have a...
Ever had a ‘gut feeling’ about something? It turns out the connection between our gut and our brain might be stronger than we think. Research led by John F Cryan and Ted Dinan at APC Microbiome Ireland has...
While millennials are often perceived as “selfish,” “entitled,” and “lazy” compared to other generations, there is a hidden group of individuals within this segment of the population that is far from these stereotypes – young...
Insight into the latest research findings to combat brain aging diseases and the tools you need to stay brain healthy longer.
Whether you’re a family member worried about the women in your life, worried about yourself or a corporation who cares, it is easy to get involved.
We educate woman and the scientific community about this issue and fund research for the cause.
Every dollars helps.
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Membership gives you the opportunity to participate in driving the women’s brain health conversation forward.
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All of your female employees are at risk, and everyone they know is affected.
Your support is important.
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The more people who are talking about this issue, the more attention it receives.
Bring copies of MIND OVER MATTER® magazine to your book club to discuss the articles.
A beautiful reflection of the brain, both strong and delicate, designed by Mark Lash.
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Young or old, socialize and network with like-minded people, and discover the best ways to stay cognitively resilient.
Under 40 and want to understand what it takes to stay cognitively healthy throughout your life?
You’re never too young to prevent your own cognitive decline.
Healthy eating is connected to healthy brains.
Memory Morsels® gives you great tasting recipes and tips to help keep your brain functioning the way you want.
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people, and feel good about helping others.
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Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are a growing health concern for Indigenous populations in Canada. Rates of ADRD are on the rise in Indigenous communities, and are higher among Indigenous individuals than non- Indigenous...
You have marked dates in your calendar, left yourself multiple lists all over your home, set reminders on your cellphone, but sometimes these actions are still not enough, and you are not the only one...
Thanks to the ongoing support of Brain Canada, WBHI’s newest edition of MIND OVER MATTER has just been published. Loaded with interesting science-based articles, MIND OVER MATTER brings you the latest research findings and highlights the best ways to...
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