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.

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.