Whether you’ve heard about cognitive health recently in the news or have a loved one who may be showing signs of cognitive decline, it’s natural to worry about how your brain health may change with age. In fact, recent findings from a McKnight Brain Research Foundation (MBRF) survey found that 87% of Americans are concerned about age-related memory loss and a decline in brain function with age.
The best science-backed strategies for a strong mind as you age
Sixty-two-year-old founder Marie Jerusalem has never felt more able to adapt to the changing demands of the corporate world. “My body’s not as agile as it used to be, but mentally I’m stronger today than I’ve probably ever been in my entire career,” she tells Fortune.
Brain Health: Dr Roy Hamilton Of The McKnight Brain Research Foundation On Lifestyle Habits Supporting Cognitive Well-Being
Staying Socially and Mentally Engaged: Social and intellectual engagement is important to brain health. Pursuing interesting and meaningful social activities will help you keep connections with others and within your local community. Volunteer at a local church or animal shelter or just participate in the activities you enjoy with friends and family.
The McKnight Brain Research Foundation Inter-Institutional Meeting Convenes Top Cognitive Aging Scientists from the Four McKnight Brain Institutes
More than 100 investigators seeking to unlock the mysteries of memory and the normal cognitive aging process met May 15-17 at the University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute in Gainesville for the McKnight Brain Research Foundation’s 15th Inter-Institutional Meeting.
Highlights from the 2023 Inter-Institutional Meeting Hosted by the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Expert scientists who study age-related memory loss across the four McKnight Brain Institutes came together at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) campus in May to share and discuss the latest scientific research and collaborative efforts to advance the prevention and mitigation of cognitive decline.