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New Recommendations to Reduce Dementia Risk Worldwide; Untreated High Cholesterol and Vision Loss Linked to Raised Risk

July 30, 2024

The Commission is authored by 27 dementia experts, including the UW ADRC’s Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, who is affiliate professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, who has now worked on all three Lancet reports that make recommendations for policy makers and individuals to help reduce dementia risk worldwide. Larson gives us context for the new recommendations and shares how UW research has influenced this report.

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Brain Health Block Party on Seattle’s First Hill

June 07, 2024

You are invited! Neighboring organizations will come together on July 10, 2024 to promote brain health for this second annual event.

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Brain Health Block Party Brings Community Together on First Hill: Recap

June 30, 2023

"The day was spectacular!" Seven sites celebrated a variety of fun, easy ways to promote brain health and wellness at any age or stage of life.

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Brain Health Tips & Resources: Get moving!

June 23, 2023

This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about staying physically active for brain health and wellness. In whatever way is safe for you, try and engage in a physical activity every day - like walking in nature, dancing, or low-impact chair exercises.

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Tips for Brain Health: Sleep Awareness

June 13, 2023

UW Medicine experts in sleep and brain health share their tips to help you get restful and restorative sleep at night.

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Tips for Brain Health: Staying Socially Engaged

June 07, 2023

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! Each week, the Memory and Brain Wellness Center team will share information on brain health! This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about promoting brain health through staying socially engaged.

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Social Connection and Brain Health

June 05, 2023

Research shows that people who are more socially connected live longer and have better physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes. Social isolation, on the other hand, can lead to poorer health outcomes. We break down the reasons why social connection and engagement have such a big impact on our cognitive health.

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Tips for Brain Health and Wellness

May 31, 2023

This June, we are celebrating Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! Each week, the Memory Hub team will share a quick tips and inspiration for promoting brain health and wellness at any age or stage of life. These tips will involve nutrition, social engagement, sleep, stress relief, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and nature exposure. We will update this page, week by week, all through the month.

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Tips for Brain Health: Food for Brain Health and Wellbeing

May 31, 2023

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about promoting brain health through food choices.

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New Insights on Sleep and Dementia Risk

March 09, 2023

Researchers in the Iliff Lab found that an erratic pattern of sleep over decades predicted cognitive decline, in an analysis of data from the Seattle Longitudinal Study.

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Prescriptions for Prevention of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias

November 29, 2020

Exploring the most impactful take-home lessons of the Adult Changes in Thought study about dementia prevention and risk factors

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