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24/11/2022

One more tip to keep in mind as you head into the holiday weekend. Keep your alcohol consumption brain-friendly by sticking to small servings of red wine. Red wine is part of daily life in many Blue Zones where people enjoy long lives in good health, but moderation is the key. 🍷

Learn more: https://blog.neurotrack.com/secrets-to-preserving-cognitive-health-from-the-blue-zones/

23/11/2022

If you're gathering with family this weekend, ditch the onion dip and snack on hummus or other bean dips instead. Beans are a key part of the memory-protecting MIND diet. They're a solid source of protein, they're loaded with heart-healthy fiber, and contain brain-healthy B-vitamins.

Enjoy our recipe for Roasted Vegetable Hummus. It makes a great holiday dip and can also swap in for mayonnaise when you're making turkey sandwiches next week. 🥪

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22/11/2022

We are thankful for the MIND diet. This science-backed way of eating can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's by an astounding 53%. It combines the best of the Mediterranean diet with the guiding principles of the DASH diet (designed to reduce hypertension), and it's great for your cognitive health.

Learn more here: https://neurotrack.com/resources/mind-what-you-eat

And feel good about serving your family that Thanksgiving turkey! 🍗

16/11/2022

Imagine growing older but maintaining a nimble mind. In our latest Neurotrack Reminder newsletter, get a lesson in cognitive resilience from the so-called "Superagers." Plus, learn about the breakthrough 3-minute cognitive screening Neurotrack just launched to help healthcare providers everywhere. https://mailchi.mp/neurotrack/superagers

01/07/2022

Summer is good for more than just beach and BBQs. It’s great for your brain, too! Check out the latest issue of our Neurotrack Reminder newsletter and discover 5 ways this season gives your cognitive health a boost.

Also in this issue: Good news about preserving your memory as you age, even if Alzheimer's runs in your family.

Plus, you'll learn how to take action for Brain Health Awareness month, surprising benefits of singing, and the difference between normal aging and cognitive decline.

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A monthly newsletter that's all about having a healthy brain for life. Learn how to strengthen your cognitive reserve, keep your memory intact, and stay independent.

08/04/2022

Finding a way to delay or prevent Alzheimer’s has become the most urgent medical mission of our era. At the same time, there may be no greater medical mountain to climb.

Decades of pharmaceutical R&D and trials have resulted in barely a handful of medications with unclear efficacy. Today's news about Aduhelm is another case in point.

Neurotrack is blazing a new trail up this mountain. We are pioneering ways to intervene early. We are helping individuals monitor and preserve their cognitive health through accessible technology and scientifically-supported lifestyle change.

We can do better.

Medicare officials announced on Thursday that the health insurance program for older Americans will sharply limit coverage of a costly and controversial new Alzheimer's drug.

04/01/2022

A tremendous victory for the 's community and a promising start to 2022! The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the federal government has made the prevention of Alzheimer’s and related a national priority. This represents a major step forward in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and related dementia for people – especially people of color - across our nation.

With this new national goal, the United States commits to focus not only on treatment, but on preventing Alzheimer’s and related dementia in the first place.

Neurotrack was proud to join UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and hundreds of other groups to demand that ’s risk reduction and prevention be made a national priority.

In a tremendous victory led by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and our partners, the United States has made the prevention of Alzheimer’s and related dementia a national priority.

24/12/2021

We know that lifestyle change is an effective way to protect thinking and memory. And the good news is this change doesn’t need to be radical!

Here are some simple steps to help you prioritize your this holiday season.

20/12/2021

According to the CDC, women of color are most likely to be impacted by 's disease. Frustratingly, this population is not getting the care it needs. Learn more about this troubling disparity and the -covered testing more people should access.

People of color, especially women, are caught in the crosshairs of a dementia epidemic, as both patients and caregivers.

16/12/2021

"Understanding the disparities in ’s disease and related is the first step toward developing prevention strategies and targeting services to those most at risk for developing the disease."

Alzheimers disease is the most common type of dementia. Older women, Hispanics, and African Americans are at greatest risk. Early diagnosis is a key first step.

09/12/2021

Our nation’s health care system is not set up to support individuals or caregivers who must provide significant levels of support to people living with or 's. From coordinating aspects of care, managing medications, and making extremely difficult medical decisions, caregivers serve as the critical link between the health care system and patients.

Being a caregiver for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease is no simple task. It is emotionally challenging, time-consuming and extremely costly. I know this because I became a caregiver for…

06/12/2021

Holiday gatherings are often when family members first notice their loved one's cognitive decline. Conversations about cognitive changes aren't easy, but Alzheimer's Association encourages us to have them. Many people don't realize that early detection & intervention can help.

Learn more about what is normal memory loss and what is not.

Here we provide an overview of how cognitive health changes with age