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.
Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) suggests that specific immune cells called microglia – which play a crucial role in reorganizing connections between nerve cells, fighting infection, and repairing damage – are primarily active during sleep. The research, conducted on mouse models, was published in Nature…
Physically fit young adults have healthier white matter in their brains and better thinking skills than young people who are out of shape, according to a large-scale study of the links between aerobic fitness and brain health. The findings suggest that even when people are youthful and…
Pregnancy is one of the most dynamic periods in a woman’s life, involving a remarkable potential for brain plasticity that promotes cognitive and emotional adjustments to the newborn. A population-based neuroimaging study provides evidence for a relationship between number of childbirths and brain aging in 12,021 middle-aged women, suggesting that potential parity-related brain…
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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Bring copies of MIND OVER MATTER® magazine to your book club or social group to discuss the articles and learn the best ways to protect your cognitive vitality.
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 October 10th, World Mental Health Day 2019, hear a 360-degree perspective on how to achieve and maintain good mental health. Year of the Mind is a one-of-a-kind event focused on mental wealth, built for hard-working Canadians and the companies who care about them. Hear inspiring expert speakers who will…
Join us for conversation and cocktails with Kim Campbell, wife of Country Music Legend Glen Campbell in discussion with Fashion Entrepreneur and Media Personality Jeanne Beker. Kim shares her story about the challenges faced by people living with Alzheimer's disease and their families, and the role music played in their…
On Wednesday September 25th, join us for the final event in Series 3 of Engaging Millennial Minds // Move & Meditate to Mellow Out. Your brain benefits from exercise that goes beyond disease prevention. Exercise improves blood flow and oxygen to protect your brain cells and also…
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