In October, the Business Collaborative for Brain Health convened to discuss brain health through the lens of the healthcare workforce and healthcare worker burnout as a result of the pandemic.

In September, the Business Collaborative for Brain Health met to share insights from the panel discussion: Business and Brain Health, at the Science Summit, 79^th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) “Brain Days”.

This brief panel discussion addresses how employers are beginning to view brain health as a critical competitive asset that can not only build healthy longevity, but also generate greater economic returns, empowerment, and societal resilience.

The roundtable featured insights from leaders in digital health and performance optimization that emphasized the potential of technology to enhance cognitive function and, ultimately, improve the well-being and longevity of employees in the workforce today.

The roundtable underscored the impact diet, nutrition and exercise have on employee well-being and by extension, business outcomes.

Physical activity has a significant impact on brain health across all ages. Regular exercise enhances cognitive function, reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, and promotes overall mental well-being.

The asset management industry is keenly alert to the risks and opportunities posed by climate change, technology transitions, energy transitions, and demographic shifts. Asset managers and asset owners increasingly are integrating impact like ESG, SDG and green energy into their investment decisions.

The Collaborative discussion focused on the intersection of brain health and safety in the workplace, specifically the impact of traumatic brain injury, air pollution, and hearing loss on cognitive function.

Metabolic risk factors and obesity have are linked to alterations in brain structure and cognitive decline, even in midlife. Early intervention, lifestyle modifications, and addressing social determinants of health are crucial steps in mitigating the adverse effects of obesity and promoting brain health.

Investing in and prioritizing what makes us human—our brains—is one of the most important things we can do to build an inclusive, resilient, thriving world.

2024 WINTER THINK TANK PROCEEDINGS

Karen Moseley, HERO President and CEO, and Paul Terry, PhD, HERO Senior Fellow

The February 2024 Roundtable focused on the evidence base for organizational well-being “scorecards” and the role of the work environment and culture in brain health.

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Launches Business Collaborative for Brain Health with founding partners AARP, GN Group, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk, to improve brain health in the workforce.

The January 2024 Roundtable focused on consumer views and marketplace trends related to brain health.

Human capital is the foundation of our nation's ability to compete and thrive globally, and our brains are the command center.

Women who adopted the DASH diet had a 17% lower likelihood of experiencing memory loss and cognitive decline.

A new narrative centered on “Brain Capital” has the potential to fuel economic and societal recovery and resilience.

An often-overlooked benefit of brain health is what it can mean for an entire society when its older population is more cognitively resilient.

What is brain health, exactly, and why should business leaders care?

Hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia.