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Here’s some of the “Best Brain Boosts” we’ve discovered to help women boost their brain health, providing a buffer against cognitive decline.
Thanks to the ongoing support of our partner Brain Canada, and The Citrine Foundation of Canada, Women’s Brain Health Initiative’s newest edition of MIND OVER MATTER has just been published. Loaded with interesting science-based articles, MIND OVER...
Men and women aged over 50 can reap similar relative benefits from resistance training, a new study led by UNSW Sydney shows. While men are likely to gain more absolute muscle size, the gains...
It’s often said that a major sign you’re getting older is when you struggle to recover from exercise as quickly as you did back in your younger days. The same body that could cope readily with a...
Joan Lunden, award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and television host, candidly shared her anxieties, breakthroughs, and how she’s coping with the realities of aging in her latest book “Why Did I Come Into This Room?”
Our annual signature event FROM HER LIPS TO OUR EARS is back! This year, Joan Lunden, award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and television host, candidly shares her anxieties, breakthroughs, and how she’s coping with the realities...
Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection- fighting antibodies to help increase disease resistance. So go ahead, and laugh out loud!
Your brain also needs friends to lean on! Loving relationships and close friends keep your brain strong. Interacting with others in meaningful ways provides a buffer against the harmful effects of stress on your brain, and guards against depression and...
A hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide. Donanemab, an antibody that targets a modified form of deposited Aβ, is being investigated for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. A phase...
At a time when humanity copes with a once in a century public health crisis, the theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 carried a poignant resonance; “#ChooseToChallenge.” As IWD organizers describe it,...
While anyone can experience a stroke at any age, women experience more stroke events than men and are less likely to recover. “BE FAST” is a checklist of 6 items to keep in mind when assessing whether you might be...
This virtual culinary event featured Celebrity Chef and Restauranteur Mark McEwan.
New research from the University of Sheffield has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease. The pioneering multimodal neuroimaging study revealed obesity may contribute toward neural tissue...
Eating is an essential activity that provides not only nourishment, but also pleasure and an opportunity for social interaction. Most of us eat three (or more) times each day. Sometimes we dine out at restaurants,...
There is an interesting phenomenon that dementia researchers have noticed. Some individuals who have extensive dementia-type damage in their brains experience little to no changes in cognitive function. People who experience this phenomenon are said...
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...
Staying socially connected is extremely important for our overall health, including our brain health. A 2019 review article published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that various aspects of social isolation, including low levels...
Although it’s great to celebrate the big achievements, it’s also important to celebrate the small wins.
Women are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in much larger numbers than men. Approximately two-thirds of Canadians and Americans living with dementia are women. Why are women disproportionately affected? Partly, it...
Your brain is affected by what you eat! Join us Thurs. Jan. 21st for an engaging culinary virtual event. Featuring Special Guest MARK McEWAN Celebrity Chef and Restauranteur With...
Sex and gender differences seem to play a role in the individuals’ psychological and behavioral reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. These differences need to be considered in planning targeted psychological interventions. Although effective in...
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.
