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The McKnight Brain Research Foundation supports research to help people maintain their brain health as they age.

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January is #mentalwellnessmonth and it's a great time to explore the connection between mental health and cognitive health! Check out our blog post to learn more and discover simple ways to enhance your overall well-being: tinyurl.com/2mz87649

January is #mentalwellnessmonth and it's a great time to explore the connection between mental health and cognitive health! Check out our blog post to learn more and discover simple ways to enhance your overall well-being: tinyurl.com/2mz87649
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MBRF Trustee, Dr. Patricia Boyle, recently talked to Health about the best & worst sedentary activities for your brain. Dr. Boyle shares which sedentary activities help with mindfulness & problem-solving & may even improve long-term cognitive health: bit.ly/3PlnC1d

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MBRF Trustee Dr. Sharon Brangman recently met with Parade Mag to share the brain-healthy morning habits we can all easily adopt to start the day right & prevent cognitive decline. Check out her tips here: bit.ly/4jmF0QW #BrainWorks

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Happy #ValentinesDay! #DYK that love can boost cognitive function? Healthy love improves mood & purpose & prevents feelings of depression & anxiety - all keys to nourishing your brain! Show your brain some love today by celebrating all the different kinds of love in your life!

Happy #ValentinesDay! #DYK that love can boost cognitive function?  Healthy love improves mood &  purpose & prevents feelings of depression & anxiety - all keys to nourishing your brain! Show your brain some love today by celebrating all the different kinds of love in your life!
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the invaluable contributions Black scientists, doctors, and researchers have made in advancing research on cognitive aging and helping us better understand how to maintain our brain health with age and live long fulfilling lives.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the invaluable contributions Black scientists, doctors, and researchers have made in advancing research on cognitive aging and helping us better understand how to maintain our brain health with age and live long fulfilling lives.
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Evelyn M. McKnight founded McKnight Brain in 1999 with a vision to better understand & combat age-related cognitive decline & memory loss. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate her legacy & are thankful for all of the amazing women working to advance the cognitive aging field.

Evelyn M. McKnight founded <a href="/McKnightBrain1/">McKnight Brain</a> in 1999 with a vision to better understand &amp; combat age-related cognitive decline &amp; memory loss. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate her legacy &amp; are thankful for all of the amazing women working to advance the cognitive aging field.
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MBRF Trustee Dr. Roy Hamilton recently appeared on @Livingto100club to discuss normal & atypical signs of #brainaging. Tune into this insightful episode to learn about the healthy lifestyle habits you can adopt to promote healthy brain aging: bit.ly/4azCfrB #BrainWorks

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MBRF Trustee, Dr. Sharon Brangman, recently spoke with @YahooLife on the brain health benefits of dance. No matter your age, dance is a great way to keep your brain & body fit: sign up for a class today! bit.ly/43D03ct #BrainWorks

MBRF Trustee, Dr. Sharon Brangman, recently spoke with @YahooLife on the brain health benefits of dance. No matter your age, dance is a great way to keep your brain &amp; body fit: sign up for a class today! bit.ly/43D03ct #BrainWorks
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Say goodbye winter and hello spring! ☀️🌷To welcome the warmer weather, why not try gardening? Whether you're a natural plant whisperer or just have a budding green thumb, gardening is a great way to connect with nature and nurture your cognitive health! shorturl.at/PGjVe

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If you didn't pull a prank for #AprilFoolsDay, it's not too late to reap the benefits. #DYK the creativity it takes to think of a prank can strengthen your #cognitiveskills? It's true & some studies suggest a good laugh may help us live longer too! tinyurl.com/4c9fjtkr

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This #NationalVolunteerMonth, we're celebrating all the amazing volunteers making a difference in their communities! Whether that's helping at an animal shelter, organizing food drives, or committing acts of kindness—big or small—all efforts matter. tinyurl.com/5n84enrb

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#DYK that 1/3 of Americans feel uninformed about normal cognitive aging? It's true, but we're on a mission to change that! Start your week by visiting mcknightbrain.org/brainworks/ to learn about the brain changes to expect with age & ways to optimize your brain & cognitive health.

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We've all heard of "brain rot" but what is it, actually? UF McKnight Brain Institute researcher, Amanda L. Elton, PhD, spoke with Women's Health to explain. "Brain rot is a pretty graphic term, but don’t worry, your brain isn’t actually rotting". Read the full article here: bit.ly/4m1g6I3

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Memory slips can be upsetting—but aren't always cause for alarm. MBRF Trustee Dr. Patricia Boyle shared simple at-home cognitive tests with Woman's World Magazine to help ease your anxiety or spot potential problems to discuss with a doctor. Read here: bit.ly/3S9qwaT #BrainWorks

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Overwhelmed by constant phone notifications? MBRF Trustee, Dr. Patricia Boyle, tells Parade Mag that deleting email from your phone can help boost focus & reduce mental overload. Learn more about the benefits & make the change yourself: bit.ly/43pSvIr #BrainWorks

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#AlzheimersAndBrainAwarenessMonth is a perfect time to focus on #brainhealth. While mild forgetfulness can be alarming, it's not always the sign of a serious problem. Learn more about the normal signs of aging & how to protect your brain health at: mcknightbrain.org.

#AlzheimersAndBrainAwarenessMonth is a perfect time to focus on #brainhealth. While mild forgetfulness can be alarming, it's not always the sign of a serious problem. Learn more about the normal signs of aging &amp; how to protect your brain health at: mcknightbrain.org.
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Thrilled our CEO, Alice Luo Clayton, is joining leaders from across health, science, business & more at the G7 Canada Brain Economy Summit—a global effort to advance brain health & economic resilience.📍Calgary | June 14 🔗canadianbrain.ca/g7-canada-brai… #BrainEconomy #BrainHealth #G7

Thrilled our CEO, Alice Luo Clayton, is joining leaders from across health, science, business &amp; more at the G7 Canada Brain Economy Summit—a global effort to advance brain health &amp; economic resilience.📍Calgary | June 14
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#BrainEconomy #BrainHealth #G7