Amal A. Wanigatunga
@amalforresearch
Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health & Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health / Opinions mine.
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29-05-2018 16:03:15
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Hear @adamspira of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health discuss the evidence behind sleep 😴 as a modifiable risk factor for dementia and what this means for public health in a new video from the Alzheimer's Association BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence. bit.ly/429DdbA
“Our findings suggest that increasing physical activity, even as little as five minutes per day, can reduce dementia risk in older adults,” says study lead author Amal A. Wanigatunga, assistant professor in Johns Hopkins Epidemiology. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/small-amo…
🚶♀️🧠 Just 35 minutes a week can make a big difference! A new study led by author Amal A. Wanigatunga, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Epidemiology, reveals that increasing physical activity, even as little as five minutes per day, can reduce dementia risk in older adults This
📣Join us on Weds., June 4th at 7 p.m. for a free #BrainMatters🧠#webinar: “Every Step Counts: Moving Away from #dementia 👟Register here: bit.ly/BrainMattersJu… Dr. Amal Wanigatunga Amal A. Wanigatunga will explore the relationship between #physical #activity and the #brain,
The 2025 Susan Shaw Devesa Award is given to Mateo Jacques. Dr. Devesa received her MHS and PhD in epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and this award recognizes outstanding doctoral students with intended studies in cancer or general methods tracks. Congratulations, Mateo!
Announcing the next dean of Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Keshia Pollack Porter! A champion for public health, Dr. Pollack Porter has distinguished herself as a leader in advancing policy change that promotes safe, healthy environments.
