Beverages and Brain Health: Choose Wisely

Beverages and Brain Health: Choose Wisely

How do beverage choices affect brain health?

More Ways to Discover Better Brain Health

More Ways to Discover Better Brain Health

Android device users,there’s a new way to boost your brain health!

Eyes, ears, and brains are all connected. If you’re having trouble hearing or seeing, this may increase your risk of memory loss and dementia.

Does Hearing and Vision Loss Impact Your Brain Health?

Eyes, ears, and brains are all connected. If you’re having trouble hearing or seeing, this may increase your risk of memory loss and dementia.

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: When Should You Visit a Doctor?

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: When Should You Visit a Doctor?

Worried about changes in you or a loved one’s thinking ability and behavior?

“Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show on KCEP 88.1 FM Hosted by Brian Browne and Dr. Aaron Ritter

“Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show

Introducing “Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show on KCEP 88.1 FM Las Vegas, hosted by Dr. Aaron Ritter and Brian Browne from Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Tune-in every 3rd Monday of the month to learn ways you can take charge of your brain health.In...

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Beverages and Brain Health: Choose Wisely

Beverages and Brain Health: Choose Wisely

How do beverage choices affect brain health?

More Ways to Discover Better Brain Health

More Ways to Discover Better Brain Health

Android device users,there’s a new way to boost your brain health!

Does Hearing and Vision Loss Impact Your Brain Health?

Does Hearing and Vision Loss Impact Your Brain Health?

Eyes, ears, and brains are all connected. If you’re having trouble hearing or seeing, this may increase your risk of memory loss and dementia.

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: When Should You Visit a Doctor?

Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: When Should You Visit a Doctor?

Worried about changes in you or a loved one's thinking ability and behavior?

“Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show

“Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show

Introducing “Brain Waves” Talk Radio Show on KCEP 88.1 FM Las Vegas, hosted by Dr. Aaron Ritter and Brian Browne from Cleveland Clinic ...

The Top 5 Things To Do To Defend Against Dementia

The Top 5 Things To Do To Defend Against Dementia

Combining healthy habits is the best offense for reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s.

Meet our Brain Health Champions – Doing it Right Spotlight: Physical Exercise

Meet our Brain Health Champions – Doing it Right Spotlight: Physical Exercise

Life is a dance: we live one day at a time, one step at a time so that we can live life to the fullest.

Stand Up for Brain Health with Chair Exercises

Stand Up for Brain Health with Chair Exercises

Sitting all day? Use your chair as your exercise partner.

Healthy Brains Day 2019: Making Multicultural Memories

Healthy Brains Day 2019: Making Multicultural Memories

What do Mariachi bands, chair exercises and learning languages have in common? Healthy Brains Day 2019!

Celebrate Healthy Brains Day in Spanish!

Celebrate Healthy Brains Day in Spanish!

What’s new? HealthyBrains.org! Take a peek at our new website and our Spanish translation too.

Belly Fat and Brain Health: It’s Time to Change that ‘Spare Tire’

Belly Fat and Brain Health: It’s Time to Change that ‘Spare Tire’

Losing weight around your middle matters to your gray matter. Here’s why and how.

Meet Our Brain Health Champion: Doing It Right Spotlight: Mental Fitness

Meet Our Brain Health Champion: Doing It Right Spotlight: Mental Fitness

Piano lessons at 90? Yes, you can.

Wake Up to the Brain Benefits of Coffee

Wake Up to the Brain Benefits of Coffee

Coffee lovers rejoice! Your morning cup of joe may hold protective brain health power.

Meet our Brain Health Champion – Doing it Right Spotlight: Medical Health

Meet our Brain Health Champion – Doing it Right Spotlight: Medical Health

One of Nancy Nelson’s fondest wishes is that “hope” and “Alzheimer’s” be spoken together.

Is Your Dog a Brain Health Wellness Coach?

Is Your Dog a Brain Health Wellness Coach?

Learn how your furry,four-legged friend helps unleash brain health benefits.

Drinks and Dementia: Is Happy Hour Wreaking Havoc on Your Brain Health?

Drinks and Dementia: Is Happy Hour Wreaking Havoc on Your Brain Health?

What do we know about alcohol and brain health? Know when enough is enough.

Tap into the Power of Turmeric

Tap into the Power of Turmeric

Does Turmeric protect your brain? Scientists search to unlock the secrets of this gold spice.

Meet our Brain Health Champion – Doing it Right Spotlight: Social

Meet our Brain Health Champion – Doing it Right Spotlight: Social

His key to keeping sharp? Staying active, keeping friends and embracing change

It Pays to Be Picky with Plant-Based Meals

It Pays to Be Picky with Plant-Based Meals

A plant-based diet doesn’t always equal a healthy diet. Find out why.

Eat Smart and Stay Connected

Eat Smart and Stay Connected

How are brain health, healthy foods and community connected? See how HealthyBrains connected these dots with the help of others.

Meet our Brain Health Champion – Doing it Right Spotlight: Mental

Meet our Brain Health Champion – Doing it Right Spotlight: Mental

Bettye Sue embraces life and learning through her passion and pursuit for all things French.

Wellness: Good Medicine for Multiple Sclerosis

Wellness: Good Medicine for Multiple Sclerosis

Living with MS? Learn ways to help manage your symptoms through lifestyle choices.

Brain Health to Last a Lifetime

Brain Health to Last a Lifetime

Worried about your aging brain? Take control. Learn how to maximize your brain health so your “brainspan” can match your lifespan.

Alzheimer’s Prevention Research Needs Your Help

Alzheimer’s Prevention Research Needs Your Help

Want to help solve the puzzle of Alzheimer’s? You may be the missing piece.

Meet our Brain Health Champion – Doing it Right Spotlight: Nutrition

Meet our Brain Health Champion – Doing it Right Spotlight: Nutrition

Meet Pam. Plant-based nutrition fuels this brain health hero. #BrainHealthChampion

Shining a Light on Vitamin D

Shining a Light on Vitamin D

Does vitamin D defend against dementia? 

FINGER Study Points to Brain-Healthy Lifestyle

FINGER Study Points to Brain-Healthy Lifestyle

How do your genes affect your risk of getting Alzheimer’s? What can you do about it?

Dine on the DASH

Dine on the DASH

On your mark, get set ...GO! Mediterranean inspired nutrition leads the way for your brain health.

Getting Hitched is Good for Your Brain Health

Getting Hitched is Good for Your Brain Health

Love and marriage and … brain health? Find out why having a spouse may keep dementia away.

Looking for Clues in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease

Looking for Clues in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease

Why do some people develop brain diseases and others don’t? Scientists need help to explore the unsolved mysteries of brain disease.

Boogie Down for Brain Health

Boogie Down for Brain Health

Listen up twinkle toes! Dancing may help waltz away your risk for dementia.

Pump up Your Brain with Exercise

Pump up Your Brain with Exercise

Improving your brain health is as easy as, well, riding a bike.

Study Finds Gender Differences in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Study Finds Gender Differences in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Who is at greater risk for developing dementia, women or men? Learn more about what scientists have discovered.

Game Day Brain Snacks

Game Day Brain Snacks

Don’t let the end of football season sack your resolution to eat for your brain health. Sub-in these brain-winning snack ideas.

Bring on Brain Health in 2018!

Bring on Brain Health in 2018!

Thinking about improving your brain health in 2018? Great idea! Consider these 6 tips from our experts.

Is this Normal? When Memory and Thinking Change

Is this Normal? When Memory and Thinking Change

Misplace your wallet? Think it’s Tuesday when it’s really Wednesday? Take a closer look at contributors to memory changes. #BrainHealth

Cooking for Cognition: Making a Meal Is Good for Your Brain

Cooking for Cognition: Making a Meal Is Good for Your Brain

Don’t feel like cooking? Think again. See how much you use your brain when making a meal. #healthyeating #brainhealth #healthfood

Our Brain Has a Name!

Our Brain Has a Name!

Our Brain has a Name! Introducing Captain Cortex (CC). #CaptainCortex #NameTheBrain #BrainHealth @CCHealthyBrain

If You Don’t Snooze, You May Have a Lot to Lose

If You Don’t Snooze, You May Have a Lot to Lose

Counting sheep? For your brain’s sake, find ways to get quality sleep. #Sleep #BrainHealth

Pumpkin Spice Power

Pumpkin Spice Power

Craving this favorite fall flavor? When done right, it can be good for your brain. #BrainHealth

Prevention Studies to End Alzheimer’s Disease

Prevention Studies to End Alzheimer’s Disease

How can we stop Alzheimer’s before it starts? Learn how researchers plan to end this difficult disease. #BrainHealth

Getting to the Heart of Brain Health

Getting to the Heart of Brain Health

Want a great two-for-one deal? Taking care of your heart benefits your brain. #brainhealth

The Health Perks of Pals

The Health Perks of Pals

Don’t underestimate the friendship factor in your life. Good friends are good for your brain health. #brainhealth

Brain Benefits of Chocolate (Yes, Chocolate!)

Brain Benefits of Chocolate (Yes, Chocolate!)

Need another reason to love chocolate? Probably not, but a little dark chocolate may boost your brain health! Read why. #brainhealth

Questions about Quinoa?

Questions about Quinoa?

Quin-what? This ancient “grain” has reached superfood status. Find out why. #brainhealth

Annual Review of Alzheimer’s Investigational Agents Demands Action

Annual Review of Alzheimer’s Investigational Agents Demands Action

Did you know one of the major hurdles in finding treatments for Alzheimer’s is finding enough volunteers for clinical trials? #brainhealth

Use Your Noodle! Swimming Makes a Splash with Brain Health

Use Your Noodle! Swimming Makes a Splash with Brain Health

Would you like to exercise in a way that’s easy on the body but big on brain health benefits? Dive into this one. #brainhealth

Put on Your Dancing Shoes to Ward Off Dementia

Put on Your Dancing Shoes to Ward Off Dementia

Can you waltz your way to better brain health? Mounting research says you can. #brainhealth

Healthy Lifestyle Habits and the Prevention of Dementia, Scientists Weigh the Evidence

Healthy Lifestyle Habits and the Prevention of Dementia, Scientists Weigh the Evidence

What is the scientific evidence supporting lifestyle habits to prevent or slow brain decline? #brainhealth

B is for Brain Health

B is for Brain Health

B vitamins play a key role in brain health. Boosting your intake is easy when you power up your diet with the right foods. #brainhealth #healthfood

If It’s Good For Your Body, It’s Good For Your Brain

If It’s Good For Your Body, It’s Good For Your Brain

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness month. Reduce your risk of dementia by choosing a lifestyle good for your body and brain. #healthyeating #brainhealth #healthfood

Know Your Limits. Quantities Count When Eating for Brain Health.

Know Your Limits. Quantities Count When Eating for Brain Health.

Learn what – and how much – to eat for better brain health. #healthyeating #brainhealth #healthfood

Exercising Benefits the Brain Too

Exercising Benefits the Brain Too

What can help protect your memory and thinking skills? #Exercise #brainhealth

Is it Alzheimer’s or is it Dementia?

Is it Alzheimer’s or is it Dementia?

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Dr. Aaron Ritter explains. #brainhealth

Healthy Brains Day 2017: A Day to Remember

Healthy Brains Day 2017: A Day to Remember

HealthyBrains.org celebrated its second anniversary in partnership with Caesars Entertainment. Here’s how. #brainhealth

May 12th is Healthy Brains Day!

May 12th is Healthy Brains Day!

You too can celebrate Healthy Brains Day! Here’s how:

Controlling Risk Factors for Brain Disease

Controlling Risk Factors for Brain Disease

What medical conditions impact brain health? Learn more about the connection between diabetes, heart disease and dementia. #brainhealth

Kale and Crosswords … How One Healthy Brains HERO Learns New Ways to Stay Sharp

Kale and Crosswords … How One Healthy Brains HERO Learns New Ways to Stay Sharp

See how HealthyBrains.org can help support better lifestyle habits. #brainhealth

Brains of All Ages Can Benefit from Mediterranean-Style Eating

Brains of All Ages Can Benefit from Mediterranean-Style Eating

Scientific evidence has mounted that a Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat. It can help ward off heart disease, ...

Snooze Your Way to Better Brain Health

Snooze Your Way to Better Brain Health

A good night’s sleep is elusive to many people but it can be especially difficult for people as they get older and even more so if ...

Simple Good Health Guidelines for Body and Brain

Simple Good Health Guidelines for Body and Brain

It’s never too late to adopt new habits to improve health and wellness for your body and brain. Even if you feel limited by health ...

As Lifespan Lengthens, Researchers Race to Slow Onset of Brain Disease

As Lifespan Lengthens, Researchers Race to Slow Onset of Brain Disease

As people all over the world are living longer, finding better treatments for brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ...

Turkey Taco Salad

Turkey Taco Salad

Taco Tuesday? Enjoy this easy, brain healthy salad any day of the week.

Show Your Brain Some Love: Be Proactive to Protect Your Brain

Show Your Brain Some Love: Be Proactive to Protect Your Brain

Brain health scientists are learning a great deal about how some older adults keep their brains youthful and that is helping us learn ...

What is a PET Scan?

What is a PET Scan?

Looking for Clues to Explain Memory Loss Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging or PET scan is a tool that physicians use to ...

Loneliness and Alzheimer’s – What You Should Know

Loneliness and Alzheimer’s – What You Should Know

The US Surgeon General recently tweeted “social isolation is as bad for your health as smoking,” “is increasing” and “is widespread in ...

Soup’s On! Brain Healthy Chicken and Escarole

Soup’s On! Brain Healthy Chicken and Escarole

It’s still chilly outside. Warm up, while nourishing your brain, with this quick soup recipe.

Healthy Brains “Lunch & Learn” Education Event – February 22, 2017

Healthy Brains “Lunch & Learn” Education Event – February 22, 2017

Learn more about maximizing your brain health, joining a research registry, and learning how to use the HealthyBrains.org website, ...

6 Brain Health Habits from 6 Brain Health Experts

6 Brain Health Habits from 6 Brain Health Experts

At HealthyBrains.org, we emphasize six pillars of brain health: exercise, mental fitness, good nutrition, sleep and relaxation, social ...

Study Shows Smoking May Accelerate MS – What Can You Do?

Study Shows Smoking May Accelerate MS – What Can You Do?

Lifestyle choices impact the outcome and development of many health disorders. Smoking is a known risk factor for developing many ...

It’s Time to Re-Think Breakfast

It’s Time to Re-Think Breakfast

Mornings can be a busy, hectic time and it’s easy to reach for high fat, sugary so-called ‘breakfast” items. These foods however, have ...

Eggs and Spinach Scramble with Red Pepper Pesto

Eggs and Spinach Scramble with Red Pepper Pesto

Start your day by fueling your brain- your body’s most important organ.

Lessons Learned from Recent Failed Drug Trial

Lessons Learned from Recent Failed Drug Trial

Study Findings According to a recent press release from drug manufacturer Eli Lilly, Solanezumab, did not produce a statistically ...

Does Your Career Contribute to Better Brain Health?

Does Your Career Contribute to Better Brain Health?

Do you love your job? Depending on your field of work, your job could be working for you by helping to reduce your risk of dementia. ...

Six Ways to Add Brain Health to your Holidays

Six Ways to Add Brain Health to your Holidays

During the holiday rush, it’s easy to put good health habits on the list of things to do next year. You are your brain, however, and ...

Holiday Cod with Lentils and Salsa

Holiday Cod with Lentils and Salsa

Serve the gift of brain health this holiday by preparing this delicious and colorful brain healthy recipe for your family and friends.

Pioneering Study Probes Brain Trauma in Living Ex-Football Players

Pioneering Study Probes Brain Trauma in Living Ex-Football Players

Take a look at what Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is doing to help athletes and others impacted by head trauma ...

Try These Activities with Loved Ones Affected by Memory Changes

Try These Activities with Loved Ones Affected by Memory Changes

When a family member or loved one is affected by Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, it is important, for the family and patient ...

Another Reason to Try Yoga

Another Reason to Try Yoga

One of the best things you can do to maintain your brain health is to follow a consistent exercise routine. Experts recommend balance ...

Recipes for Brain Health: Crunchy Quinoa and Apple Salad

Recipes for Brain Health: Crunchy Quinoa and Apple Salad

This brain healthy quinoa and apple salad is sure to please! Include this delicious recipe on your Thanksgiving table.

Alzheimer’s Antibody Drug Shows Promise

Alzheimer’s Antibody Drug Shows Promise

Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.4 million Americans and by 2050, that number is expected to triple. With such staggering statistics and ...

Can the Adult Brain Change for the Better? Wine Experts Offer Clues

Can the Adult Brain Change for the Better? Wine Experts Offer Clues

Can the Adult Brain Grow? Have you ever heard that once you get to adulthood, your brain cells start dying off and it’s downhill from ...

Seared Salmon and Arugula Salad

Seared Salmon and Arugula Salad

Salmon is a quintessential food that may help improve brain health. Get your omega-3 fatty acids with this recipe for brain health.

How to Work Toward Better Brain Health Everyday

How to Work Toward Better Brain Health Everyday

Did you know that your cognitive brain health peaks around age 22? Without constantly challenging yourself and learning new things, it ...

How Close Are We to a Cure For Alzheimer’s?

How Close Are We to a Cure For Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America. It’s the only disease in the top 10 causes of death with no ...

Countdown to World Alzheimer’s Day: 21 Ways in 21 Days to Better Brain Health

Countdown to World Alzheimer’s Day: 21 Ways in 21 Days to Better Brain Health

September 21, 2016 is World Alzheimer’s Day. On this day, people, policymakers and organizations around the globe will raise awareness ...

Blending up Brain Health: Red Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

Blending up Brain Health: Red Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

This raspberry smoothie recipe is nutritious and delicious and can help maintain a healthy brain. Learn how to make it here.

Why is Grandpa Acting Differently?  How to Explain Alzheimer’s Disease to Your Kids

Why is Grandpa Acting Differently? How to Explain Alzheimer’s Disease to Your Kids

Your parent has Alzheimer’s Disease. This diagnosis and progressive illness impacts the entire family. Everyone’s life shifts as ...

Need More Motivation to Exercise? Study Suggests a Daily Walk to Remember

Need More Motivation to Exercise? Study Suggests a Daily Walk to Remember

Research continuously allows us to learn about Alzheimer’s and sheds light on ways we can try to prevent or delay this disease. A ...

Scrambling for a Quick Brain Healthy Dinner Idea?

Scrambling for a Quick Brain Healthy Dinner Idea?

Got some veggies you need to use up? Eating well for your brain is easy with this 30-minute frittata recipe.

Put Away Your Smartphone for Better Brain Health

Put Away Your Smartphone for Better Brain Health

Today, it’s nearly impossible to escape technology. Smartphones and social media allow us endless access to news, work, friends and ...

What You Need to Know to Help Manage Multiple Sclerosis

What You Need to Know to Help Manage Multiple Sclerosis

There is currently no cure for almost 350,000 people who live with MS in the United States. The disorder stems from the central ...

Having a BBQ on Fourth of July? Staying Social Improves Brain Health

Having a BBQ on Fourth of July? Staying Social Improves Brain Health

Did you know that social interaction closely links with a healthier brain? A key component of the six pillars of brain health, ...

Recipes For Brain Health: Cauliflower Gold

Recipes For Brain Health: Cauliflower Gold

Prevent oxidative stress in the brain with dishes packed with healthy fats and antioxidants like turmeric. This Cauliflower Gold recipe supports good brain health.

Help Your Brain Health and Exercise More

Help Your Brain Health and Exercise More

The benefits of exercising are no secret—when you pair a balanced diet with daily activity, you’re a healthier person. Many people are ...

Simple Steps to Improve Brain Health

Simple Steps to Improve Brain Health

We all know we should try to eat better and exercise to maintain our body’s health, but did you know it’s important for your brain ...

“HealthyBrains” TURNS ONE!

“HealthyBrains” TURNS ONE!

A  Celebration with Caesars HEROs What a difference a year makes! HealthyBrains.org, since its inception, has engaged thousands of ...

Dark Chocolate’s Health Benefits Make it a Candy Aisle Bright Spot

Dark Chocolate’s Health Benefits Make it a Candy Aisle Bright Spot

When looking for a Valentine’s Day indulgence, dark chocolate offers a less-guilty pleasure than other candies and confections. In ...

Healthy Brains Rely On Healthy Hearts

Healthy Brains Rely On Healthy Hearts

For as much as they rely on each other, your brain and your heart might as well be Valentines. After all, the heart directs about 20 ...

Healthier Game Day Snack Adds Nutrition to the Lineup

Healthier Game Day Snack Adds Nutrition to the Lineup

A new study has showed that a person’s diet may influence cognitive decline and overall brain health. Results show that people with healthier diets were 24 percent less likely to show cognitive decline. With this in mind, finding a healthy way to snack is one of the most important ways to protect your brain health.

Concussion and CTE Not the Same Thing

Concussion and CTE Not the Same Thing

The December release of the Will Smith movie “Concussion” brought the discussion of brain health to the lobby of every multiplex in ...

Search Is On For Safer Helmet

Search Is On For Safer Helmet

The crack of helmets hitting might be a signature sound of a football game, but many researchers also hear it as a warning for ...

Cleveland Clinic Doctor Studying Football Players’ Brain Health

Cleveland Clinic Doctor Studying Football Players’ Brain Health

While inescapable hoopla surrounds the upcoming Super Bowl between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos, some work quietly to ...

Working to Make Boxing, MMA Safer

Working to Make Boxing, MMA Safer

The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is working to lower the risk of head injuries to boxers and mixed martial arts ...

Sound Sleep Habits A Key to Good Health

Sound Sleep Habits A Key to Good Health

If people had an option to lower the risk of obesity, depression, hypertension, accidental death, and memory loss disorders without ...

Fit Legs Associated With Slower Mental Decline

Fit Legs Associated With Slower Mental Decline

To say someone or something “has legs” means they have staying power. Now scientists are finding that fit legs might provide the mind ...

Sound Dietary Decisions Possible Despite Meat-Cancer Wrangling

Sound Dietary Decisions Possible Despite Meat-Cancer Wrangling

Perhaps lost amid the loud argument sparked by a recent report saying processed meats cause cancer is the quiet truth that most of us ...

Study Shows Naps Help Retain New Learning

Study Shows Naps Help Retain New Learning

A Swiss memory study discovered that people who napped retained recently learned information better than those whose heads did not hit ...

MIND Diet Offers Food for Thought

MIND Diet Offers Food for Thought

If life is a highway, then food is the fuel. Eating right can not only take you further down that long one-way road, but it may ...

Healthy Brains Launch

Healthy Brains Launch

On May 12, 2015 HealthyBrains.org officially launched. The event was hosted by Bart Torres, the Voice of Vegas, and the attendees ...

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