Beverages and Brain Health: Choose Wisely
How do beverage choices affect 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?
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?
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 Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Tune-in every 3rd Monday of the month to learn ways you can take...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
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
Sitting all day? Use your chair as your exercise partner.
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!
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’
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
Piano lessons at 90? Yes, you can.
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
One of Nancy Nelson’s fondest wishes is that “hope” and “Alzheimer’s” be spoken together.
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?
What do we know about alcohol and brain health? Know when enough is enough.
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
His key to keeping sharp? Staying active, keeping friends and embracing change
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
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
Bettye Sue embraces life and learning through her passion and pursuit for all things French.
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
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
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 Pam. Plant-based nutrition fuels this brain health hero. #BrainHealthChampion
Shining a Light on Vitamin D
Does vitamin D defend against dementia?
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
On your mark, get set …GO! Mediterranean inspired nutrition leads the way 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
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
Listen up twinkle toes! Dancing may help waltz away your risk for dementia.
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
Who is at greater risk for developing dementia, women or men? Learn more about what scientists have discovered.
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!
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
Misplace your wallet? Think it’s Tuesday when it’s really Wednesday? Take a closer look at contributors to memory changes.
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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! Introducing Captain Cortex (CC). #CaptainCortex #NameTheBrain #BrainHealth @CCHealthyBrain
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
Craving this favorite fall flavor? When done right, it can be good for your brain. #BrainHealth
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
Want a great two-for-one deal? Taking care of your heart benefits your brain. #brainhealth
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!)
Need another reason to love chocolate? Probably not, but a little dark chocolate may boost your brain health! Read why. #brainhealth
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
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
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
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
What is the scientific evidence supporting lifestyle habits to prevent or slow brain decline? #brainhealth
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
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.
Learn what – and how much – to eat for better brain health. #healthyeating #brainhealth #healthfood
Exercising Benefits the Brain Too
What can help protect your memory and thinking skills? #Exercise #brainhealth
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
HealthyBrains.org celebrated its second anniversary in partnership with Caesars Entertainment. Here’s how. #brainhealth
May 12th is Healthy Brains Day!
You too can celebrate Healthy Brains Day! Here’s how:
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
See how HealthyBrains.org can help support better lifestyle habits. #brainhealth
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, inflammation and cancer, resulting in a longer, healthier life. A recent study reaffirms just how good it is for the brain, too. Brain...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 they have some form of dementia. Researchers in Switzerland recently investigated the reasons why. Study connects disrupted sleep and...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 issues such as arthritis pain, circulation or breathing problems, you can overcome many obstacles with a few simple adjustments. ...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 has become one of the great challenges of the 21st century. While new research has begun to unlock some of the reasons...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
Brain health scientists are learning a great deal about how some older adults keep their brains youthful and that is helping us learn more about what we can do to prevent dementia and age-related memory loss. Your brain ages just like the rest of your body but...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 diagnose certain diseases. The PET scan demonstrates the function of the brain by using small amounts of radioactive compounds, a brain...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 the US”. Loneliness, according to brain health scientists, is also linked to developing memory problems and Alzheimer’s disease....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
Learn more about maximizing your brain health, joining a research registry, and learning how to use the HealthyBrains.org website, app, and self-assessment brain check-up and memory test. When: February 22, 2017, Noon-1pm PST Where: Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center...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 interaction, and control of other health risks. Get motivated to improve your brain health in 2017 by trying these personal tips from...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 illnesses but did you know it can exacerbate or worsen disease? A recent study showed that Multiple Sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease...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 been shown to increase inflammation in the body which is associated with weight gain and the development of many chronic diseases,...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
Study Findings According to a recent press release from drug manufacturer Eli Lilly, Solanezumab, did not produce a statistically significant benefit as compared to placebo (no drug) in a recent clinical trial titled, Expedition3. Trends on several measurements...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. Check out the types of jobs that contribute to better brain health and some reasons you should push back your retirement date. Which...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 without it, there are no thoughts, emotions, movement or memory. So, it’s important to remember to take care of your most powerful...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
Take a look at what Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is doing to help athletes and others impacted by head trauma protect their brain health and advance the science of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. A New Athlete Study Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo...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 to find ways to have quality time together. Donna Munic-Miller, PhD, a psychologist at Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, shares fun...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 and flexibility exercises several times a week. Yoga encompasses many brain health benefits and can be adjusted to any ability. So...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 disease affects 5.4 million Americans and by 2050, that number is expected to triple. With such staggering statistics and the correlated social and economic implications to our society, the search for a viable treatment or a way to prevent the disease is a...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 there? That used to be the way we thought about brain health but, in the last couple decades, we’ve learned that some people do show...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
Did you know that your cognitive brain health peaks around age 22? Without constantly challenging yourself and learning new things, it may be easy for your brain to gradually decline. How do we keep feeding our noggins information that may potentially benefit our...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 prevention, cure or treatment that halts the progression of the disease. As the number of older Americans is on the rise, many people are...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 and pay tribute to loved ones lost or suffering from this devastating disease. Take action against Alzheimer’s in your own world by...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
Your parent has Alzheimer’s Disease. This diagnosis and progressive illness impacts the entire family. Everyone’s life shifts as caregivers are faced with increasing responsibility. For people who are caregivers to children and their ill parents, it can be a very...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 recent study revealed how daily walking or movement can help maintain brain health and memory. How can walking help improve your memory? A...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
Today, it’s nearly impossible to escape technology. Smartphones and social media allow us endless access to news, work, friends and other media. Yet, constantly looking at your device does take a toll on your ability to balance stress and achieve better brain health....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 nervous system, which attacks the brain and spinal cord. The body begins to attack itself when white blood cells (which fight infections)...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, socializing with friends and family, provides an outlet for stress and gives comfort and support through difficult times. People who...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
The benefits of exercising are no secret—when you pair a balanced diet with daily activity, you’re a healthier person. Many people are focused on their waistlines or the size of their muscles, but what they don’t realize is exercise helps keep your brain healthy, too....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 health, too? Most people don’t think enough about the status of their brain health, but it’s just as important, if not more so, as...“HealthyBrains” TURNS ONE!
A Celebration with Caesars HEROs What a difference a year makes! HealthyBrains.org, since its inception, has engaged thousands of people from all parts of the globe who, like YOU, wanted to take control of their brain health and learn more about clinical trials. To...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 fact, its’ healthy properties make it a go-to sweet treat all year. Prevention magazine says dark chocolate “can pack a big antioxidant...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 percent of the blood it pumps to the brain, providing needed oxygen and nutrients. The brain, in return, can make wise choices to keep...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.
