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.
If depression is twice as common in women than men worldwide, does that mean we need to change how we think about gender, health, and science? That’s the argument of the Women’s Brain Project, which is calling for...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology improves the ability of brain imaging to predict Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the journal Radiology. Timely diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is extremely important, as treatments and interventions are more...
Substance abuse is commonly considered a problem that affects younger adults, but research has shown that substance use, abuse, and addiction are not limited to a specific age. Historically, older adults have not demonstrated high...
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.
Who will you give for?
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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Join us for interesting events and experiences.
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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Women’s Brain Health Initiative on the move.
On Thursday November 22, join Women’s Brain Health Initiative’s Young Person’s Cabinet for the first event in Series 3 of Engaging Millennial Minds // Peace of Mind. Statistics show that millennials may be the most...
Diabetes dramatically increases your chances of suffering from cardiovascular and renal disease, depression, and even limb amputations. It can reduce your lifespan between 5-15 years and is more common among those 64 and older. Diabetes...
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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