Resources
Roundtable Brief #7: Obesity and Brain Health
Metabolic risk factors and obesity have are linked to alterations in brain structure and cognitive decline, even in midlife. Early intervention, lifestyle modifications, and addressing social determinants of health are crucial steps in mitigating the adverse effects of obesity and promoting brain health.
Unlocking Workplace Brain Health to Fuel Prosperity and Healthy Longevity
Investing in and prioritizing what makes us human—our brains—is one of the most important things we can do to build an inclusive, resilient, thriving world.
Roundtable Brief #6: The Role of Organizational Culture and Practices in Brain Health
The February 2024 Roundtable focused on the evidence base for organizational well-being “scorecards” and the role of the work environment and culture in brain health.
Organizations Unite to Improve Brain Health
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Launches Business Collaborative for Brain Health with founding partners AARP, GN Group, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk, to improve brain health in the workforce.
Roundtable Brief #5: Consumer Perceptions and Market Trends in Brain Health
The January 2024 Roundtable focused on consumer views and marketplace trends related to brain health.
Roundtable Brief #4: Navigating Today’s Economic and Business Landscape
Human capital is the foundation of our nation's ability to compete and thrive globally, and our brains are the command center.
Eating for the Future: Women's Midlife Diets Shape Later-Life Brain Health and Memory
Women who adopted the DASH diet had a 17% lower likelihood of experiencing memory loss and cognitive decline.
Building Brain Capital
A new narrative centered on “Brain Capital” has the potential to fuel economic and societal recovery and resilience.
The Benefits of Brain Health to Our Economies
An often-overlooked benefit of brain health is what it can mean for an entire society when its older population is more cognitively resilient.
Roundtable Brief #3 Defining Brain Health
What is brain health, exactly, and why should business leaders care?
Hearing Aids and Other Technologies Slowed Cognitive Decline by 48%, Study Shows
Hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia.
Roundtable #2: Existing Brain Health Initiatives in the Private Sector
Many private sector organizations are implementing programs and strategies that positively impact brain health. These approaches include addressing key risk and protective factors for cognitive resilience.
Roundtable Brief #1: The Case for Private Sector Engagement in Brain Health
Experts address the available data demonstrating the relationship of brain healthy aging to the economy, to inequalities, and to business objectives.