BRAIN BUZZ VIDEOS
Impactful and entertaining one-to-two-minute videos about how you can best protect your brain health.
IS IT DEPRESSION OR DEMENTIA?
The depression-dementia relationship is complex and similar symptoms can make it difficult to tell the difference between depression and dementia. Adding to the complexity is the reality that women and men differ when it comes to depression. But there is hope.
CELEBRATE THE LITTLE THINGS
Although it’s great to celebrate the big achievements, it’s also important to celebrate the small wins.
CONTROL AND PEACE OF MIND
Most of us have a will. But do you know about a Power of Attorney (POA)? In some ways it’s more important than a will - it impacts you while you are still alive.
HANDLE WITH CARE
The moment you find out someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia comes with a mixture of complex emotions. For caregivers the future is full of unknowns. Check out these tips to help you cope.
DON’T SUGARCOAT IT!
Sugar and salt are present in many of the foods that we eat as part of our everyday diets. Both play several essential roles in our health but they can also be damaging to our brain health when consumed in excess.
THE HEART OF THE MATTER
Women’s heart health – like women’s brain health – is under researched, under diagnosed and under treated. Heart disease symptoms may be different for women. Find out how, and discover what you can do to keep both your heart and your brain healthy.
BREAKING BAD
The choices you make today will affect your future and have a big impact on your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, especially if you are a woman. Discover the habits that may be speeding up the decline of your brain.
PUMP UP YOUR BRAIN
Pump up your brain to prevent or slow down the progression of cognitive decline. You can reap the benefits with just 10 minutes of exercise a day.
DO YOU HAVE THE GUTS?
Do you have the guts to keep your brain healthy? You can’t separate the mind from the body. It’s like a second brain is in our guts. When one is imbalanced, the other likely is too.
NO STRAIN, NO GAIN
Your memory is like muscle strength, you either use it or lose it. The more you work out your brain – the more you process and remember information. Find out about the best brain-boosting activities.
STAY 2 STEPS AHEAD OF MEMORY LOSS
Dancing is not only beneficial for our bodies, but also for our brains, and may even reduce the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
Want a reason to get a good night’s sleep? Studies show sleep is extremely important to boost brain health. Discover tips on how to sleep well and help protect your brain from dementia.
TRUTH OR MYTH
The younger you start making healthy brain choices, the more you can protect yourself against Alzheimer's. Exceptional health into old age is possible!
MUSIC IS MEDICINE FOR YOUR MIND
Research has shown music can stimulate your brain, keep it engaged as you age, and help with memory. It’s a total brain workout!
CALM YOUR MIND
As we live through uncertain times, we need to keep our level of stress down. Mindfulness meditation has been proven to keep our brain healthy. It’s simple - but may not be easy. Here are some tips to do it at home.
MIND WHAT YOU EAT
As you're making choices about what to chew on ..digest this. Research has shown eating certain foods could help reduce your chances of prematurely aging your brain.