“Happiness is the highest form of health.” – Dalai Lama What is Happiness? What is happiness? Happy, being in a state of happiness means different things to different people. If asked, some would say that happiness is associated with satisfaction in one’s self, while others might say that happiness is one’s appreciation of life. While […]
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Brain health affects how you think, feel, act, and relate to others. Multiple factors can affect the brain’s health, including age-related changes, injuries such as stroke, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Learn more about brain health with this infographic.
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Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several different areas. While brain health can be affected by age-related changes in the brain, including injuries, mood disorders, and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and related dementias, research suggests there are things you can do to help maintain your brain health. Some aspects of
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Mark your calendars for the “Golden Years, Golden Minds” Brain Health Summit on September 20 from 10a.m. to 1p.m. The event will be held at the Kroc Center Chicago. Find more information below!
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The Illinois Cognitive Resources Network is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter on this new public health campaign designed to promote brain health across Illinois. This project will focus on reducing cognitive decline and encouraging healthier lifestyle habits, targeting communities at higher risk. The Illinois Brain
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Many studies suggest that what we eat may affect the brain’s ability to think and remember. Could eating a specific food or following a particular diet help prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists are investigating the link between diet and dementia from different angles including: Learn more about what we know about diet
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Please join us on Monday, August 12, for the third installment of our Conversations on Brain Health Summer Series: Nutrition and the MIND Diet, Live Demonstration Cooking Series . Lifestyle modifications such as exercise and diet can have a profound effect on the course of your condition, as well as how you feel on
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Please join us on Monday, July 8, for the second installment of our Conversations on Brain Health Summer Series: Nutrition and the MIND Diet, Live Demonstration Cooking Series. Lifestyle modifications such as exercise and diet can have a profound effect on the course of your condition, as well as how you feel on a
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