CANE Lab @ UNLV Medicine | Brain health for all
Researching cognitive aging and health disparities to promote brain health equity.
06/05/2026
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Health Awareness Month.
There are more than 39,000 Clark County residents living with Alzheimer's disease. Together, we can raise awareness, support research, and work toward a future without Alzheimer's.
06/03/2026
This Men’s Health Month, challenge yourself to take steps to protect your brain.
Small changes today can support healthy aging for years to come.
06/02/2026
Healthy aging starts with access to healthy foods.
This Fresh Fruits & Veggies Month, support local farmers markets and enjoy fresh produce that helps support your brain health.
Protect the heart 🩷 Protect the brain 🧠
Starting CPR immediately after cardiac arrest helps maintain blood flow and oxygen to the brain, reducing the risk of brain injury and improving survival.
Learn more: https://med.nyu.edu/research/parnia-lab/survivorship-psychological-wellbeing-cardiac-arrest/survival-cardiac-arrest
05/31/2026
May 31 is National Save Your Hearing Day
Hearing loss isn’t just about turning down the volume, it may actually raise your risk of Alzheimer’s. New research suggests losing hearing can directly affect the brain in ways that may lead to memory problems over time.
Read more: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12019645/
Protect your ears today to protect your brain tomorrow.
05/29/2026
Las Vegas is going purple for Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month!
Join Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones at the Las Vegas sign as it lights up purple in honor of those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
Read more: https://clarkcountynv.gov/news/052726-welcome-sign-alzheimers-brain-health
05/28/2026
Improving your brain health through exercise doesn't have an age limit. Every step today is a healthier and happier you tomorrow.
05/27/2026
Join us at ArchWell Health's Juneteenth Event on Wednesday, June 17 from 10 AM–2 PM! 🎉
Enjoy snacks, prizes, and tours. Be sure to stop by our table in the parking lot to say hi to Kim and pick up free brain health educational materials
📍921 W. Owens Ave., Ste 150, Las Vegas, NV 89106
05/26/2026
As National Women's Health Month comes to an end, here are tips for better brain health to wrap up the month of May.
Read more:
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research-and-progress/prevention
05/25/2026
Happy Memorial Day!
CANE Lab will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will return to normal operations tomorrow
