News in Brain Health Awareness

Dr. Hanson offers insights from the POINTER study, a large clinical trial on brain health interventions.

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Categories: Brain Health, Brain Health Awareness

MBWC's Justin Miller presented the latest on brain health and aging in a webinar hosted by the AARP, alongside other experts. He discussed the distinctions between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia. He clarified some of the biggest questions on the minds of community members, such as, What is MCI? And how is MCI different from normal age-related declines?

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Brain Health Awareness

The Commission is authored by 27 dementia experts, including the UW ADRC’s Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, who is affiliate professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, who has now worked on all three Lancet reports that make recommendations for policy makers and individuals to help reduce dementia risk worldwide. Larson gives us context for the new recommendations and shares how UW research has influenced this report.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Brain Health Awareness

You are invited! Neighboring organizations will come together on July 10, 2024 to promote brain health for this second annual event.

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Categories: Community Stories, Brain Health, Brain Health Awareness

"The day was spectacular!" Seven sites celebrated a variety of fun, easy ways to promote brain health and wellness at any age or stage of life.

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Categories: Brain Health Awareness , Art, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community

This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about staying physically active for brain health and wellness. In whatever way is safe for you, try and engage in a physical activity every day - like walking in nature, dancing, or low-impact chair exercises.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Brain Health, Brain Health Awareness , Nature, Programs

UW Medicine experts in sleep and brain health share their tips to help you get restful and restorative sleep at night.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Caregiving, Brain Health, Brain Health Awareness

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! Each week, the Memory and Brain Wellness Center team will share information on brain health! This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about promoting brain health through staying socially engaged.

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Categories: Science Updates, Resources, Brain Health, Brain Health Awareness , Dementia Friends

Research shows that people who are more socially connected live longer and have better physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes. Social isolation, on the other hand, can lead to poorer health outcomes. We break down the reasons why social connection and engagement have such a big impact on our cognitive health.

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Categories: Science Updates, Resources, Brain Health, Brain Health Awareness , Dementia-Friendly Community

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about promoting brain health through food choices.

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Categories: Science Updates, Brain Health, Brain Health Awareness , Memory Hub Spotlight