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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Many private sector organizations are implementing programs and strategies that positively impact brain health. These approaches include addressing key risk and protective factors for cognitive resilience.

Experts address the available data demonstrating the relationship of brain healthy aging to the economy, to inequalities, and to business objectives.