Women's Alzheimer's Studies

June 21st is World Music Day. Music is widely considered "food for the soul", but do you know it can also "feed" your brain? Click the link below to learn from the Cleveland Clinic about how music affects your brain.

Source: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-does-music-affect-the-brain

June 13th is Family Health and Fitness Day. Physical activity can also be a social activity! Click the link below to access some fun ideas on indoor physical activity for families or friends!

Link: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/patient-care/for-patients/patient-resources/indoor-physical-activity

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Healthy habits can help you live better now and protect your memory and thinking as you get older. The Alzheimer's Association Brain Health Habit Builder is a free online tool to check your current habits — like physical activity, diet and sleep — and make a plan to protect your brain.

Brain Health Habit Builder Use this free Alzheimer's Association tool to check habits like exercise, diet and sleep and learn how they affect brain health. Create a science-backed plan to protect your brain.

Along with Alzheimer’s and brain health, June honors migraine and headache awareness. According to the American Migraine Foundation, migraines are the second leading cause of global disability, and more than a billion people worldwide suffer from them. Last June, the American Migraine Foundation hosted virtual panels that brought awareness to migraine and headache diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy resources. Click on the link to learn more.

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Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 2025 | American Migraine Foundation For Migraine and Headache Awareness Month 2025, let's shine a light on the more than 1 billion people living with migraine worldwide.

Sleep is vital to both our physical and brain health. Listen to our latest feature with KOGO radio station as UCSD-SDSU joint doctoral student Kitty Lui shares her research on the effects of poor sleep and the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia in older women. Her study found older women who are genetically at risk for Alzheimer’s had more difficulties with visual memory and tau buildup when they reported sleep complaints. Click on the link below to read more about Kitty’s research and recommendations on considering poor sleep as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s.

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Article: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/poor-sleep-tied-to-alzheimers-risk-in-older-women

KOGO radio station: https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/3483772-51955/7ed1cb69-b876-49ac-8a8f-aa6f917bbbd9/RADKOGO_05-26-2026_05.15.12.mp3

Poor Sleep Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women Sleep complaints may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease risk in older women. Sleep complaints may serve as a low-cost, early warning sign of Alzheimer’s risk and a potential target for prevention efforts.

June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Check out the Alzheimer's Association and sign up for the (re)think your brain™ 6-Step Challenge for a simple guide to better brain health. Learn positive, everyday actions that fit your life and may help lower the risk of dementia.

(re)think your brain™ | 6 Steps to Better Brain Health | alz.org Discover 6 science-backed steps to support brain health and protect your memory and thinking — tips on exercise, diet, sleep & more. Get started now.

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the contributions of older adults and focus on their well-being so they can live long, healthy lives. Click on the link below to learn how being an optimist is not only good for your mental health, but also brain health!

How Optimism Can Help You Live Better, Longer — JABA You have probably heard the phrase “looking at the glass half-full” regarding how you respond during hardships, but did you know this saying can also be applied to your health? While many think that proper nutrition and regular exercise are all you need for a long, healthy life, current research...

With the focus on Mental Health Awareness Month, you may be wondering how brain health and mental health are connected. Brain health is the state of your brain’s function across many areas, like cognition, social-emotional connections, and behavioral and motor functions. Mental health is an important component of brain health. Better understanding the role mental health plays in your brain health can help you take steps to maintain and improve your well-being over time. Click on the link below for some tips and tricks to manage stress and protect your mental health!

Source: https://mcknightbrain.org/mental-health-and-brain-health-whats-the-connection/

Have you ever wondered why spring cleaning feels so good? Turns out, it’s not just about a tidy space; it’s a happiness booster backed by science. Declutter both your brain and your home to instantly improve your mental health. Click the link below to learn more!

Source: https://www.azblue.com/inspire-health/blog/how-spring-cleaning-boosts-your-mood-and-improves-mental-health

May 15th is Bike to Work Day. Biking to work is an easy way to regularly fit in a workout, improving your physical and mental health. It can also help you save money, benefit the environment, and (with a well-planned route) allow you to escape the stressful traffic of a morning and evening commute. Learn more benefits in the link below!

Source: https://www.elpasocountyhealth.org/biking-to-work-has-big-health-benefits/