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Recovering Brain Health After a Stroke
The incredible ability to adapt and recover after a stroke shows how resilient the brain is to injury. Neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to create...
Topics: Reducing Risk
Are Dementia Rates Really Dropping?
This month, we wanted to share an Economist article highlighting a hopeful shift in the fight against dementia. While dementia remains a major global health...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
No Age Limits to Improved Brain Health
A new study shares some uplifting news: it is never too late to boost your brain health. A three-year study of 4,000 adults found that...
Topics: Reducing Risk
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Celebrating the Power of Aging
This July, as our country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we honor the generations of older adults who helped shape America's history, communities, and...
Topics: Lifestyle and Wellness
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Summer 2026 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2026
The summer edition of the NC Registry for Brain Health newsletter highlights ways to keep your brain active and engaged all season through research opportunities, community...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
New Study Links High-Dose Flu Vaccine to Lower Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
A recent study suggests that getting your yearly flu shot, especially at a higher dose, may help protect your brain health as you age. Researchers...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Turn Up the Volume on Brain Health: How Hearing Aids May Ease Dementia Symptoms
We've highlighted in the past how important hearing is in keeping your brain healthy. Research shows that hearing loss is quite common among older adults, affecting...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Advancing Brain Health in North Carolina: A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer
Type: | Published: 2026
In an interview with the North Carolina Medical Journal, NC Registry for Brain Health's Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer discusses the development of the NC Registry for...
Topics: Research Advancements
New Gene Found to be Risk Factor for Early Frontotemporal Dementia
Thanks to a large international group of research participants, scientists have discovered a gene called GOLGA8A. This gene may be linked to a rare subtype of frontotemporal...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Could a Nasal Swab Help Catch Alzheimer’s Disease Sooner?
Researchers at Duke Health are exploring a simple nasal swab test that may help detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear. By analyzing early...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2026
Learn how to support your brain in the spring edition of the NC Brain Health newsletter. This issue highlights helpful brain health tips, research opportunities,...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Study Highlight – Music Therapy for Caregivers of People with Parkinson’s Disease
Many of you emailed us asking how to get involved in research. All our supported studies can be found on our website under the Registry...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Caregiving by the Numbers – Part 2
Last month, we provided you with the 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. Report statistics. This month, we share the North Carolina report. In our state,...
Topics: Caregiving Tips
Audience: Caregivers
The Two-Way Street of Caregiving
A recent article reminds us that family caregivers experience feelings of chronic stress, exhaustion, and isolation. Recognizing caregiving as both meaningful and demanding can encourage...
Topics: Caregiving Tips
Audience: Caregivers
Healthy Eating Promotes Brain Health
A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, beans, and healthy fats is connected to better brain health. This way of eating can...
Topics: Reducing Risk
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Caregiving by the Numbers
The 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. Report highlights the growing challenges faced by the nation's 53 million family caregivers, many of whom are supporting loved...
Topics: Caregiving Tips
Audience: Caregivers
A Vaccine for Your Brain: Surprising Benefits of the Shingles Shot
A new study offers encouraging news about both brain and immune health. The shingles vaccine, which is already recommended for adults age 50+ to prevent...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
The Connection Between Oral Health and the Brain
A new study suggests that adults with gum disease may be more likely to show signs of damage in their brain's white matter, changes linked...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
The Hidden Toll: Depression Among Dementia Caregivers
Caregivers of people with dementia are at greater risk for depression. The National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) and the National Study of Caregiving...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: Caregivers
Caregivers Know Best: Dementia Programs Beat “Usual Care”
Dementia caregivers are asking for personalized help, and it works. New findings confirm that caregivers feel most supported when they receive resources and guidance tailored...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: Caregivers
Winter 2025 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2025
The winter's edition of the NC Registry for Brain Health newsletter highlights a year of significant progress in Alzheimer's disease research and healthy aging. In...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Junk Food and the Brain: A Recipe for Memory Loss
A recent study by researchers at UNC Health shows that eating too much processed and high-fat "junk food" impacts your brain health. Researchers studied mice...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Can Microplastics Cause Dementia?
A new report has brought microplastics, those incredibly tiny pieces of manufactured or broken-down plastic, into the conversation about brain health. The study found that...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Move Together, Heal Together
Providing care for someone can be taxing both body and mind. But a recent AARP article offers encouraging evidence that physical activity isn't just good...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: Caregivers
Carving Out Space in the Midst of Caregiving
If you're caring for someone daily, you know life can feel like a never-ending 'to-do list', filled with appointments, medications, and unplanned crises. Peter Rosenberger's...
Topics: Caregiving Tips
Audience: Caregivers
Lifelong Social Experiences Shape Brain Health
A groundbreaking study from Trinity College Dublin highlights how adverse social experiences such as limited education, food insecurity, financial stress, limited access to healthcare, and...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Sweeteners and Your Brain: A Bitter Truth
A recent study raises concerns about the effects of low- and no-calorie sweeteners on cognitive health. This long-term study found that regular consumption of low-...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Fall 2025 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2025
We invite you to read this fall edition of the Registry's newsletter to learn about key takeaways from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) and...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Summer 2025 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2025
We invite you to read this summer edition of the Registry's newsletter to learn about clinical research and a variety of other topics, including: Whether...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Boletín Anual Impreso 2025
Type: Print Newsletters | Published: 2025
Juntos, podemos mejorar la salud cerebral y vencer la demencia. Manténgase Informado, Participe: Su Viaje Por La Sulad Cerebral Comienza Aquí ¿Desea obtener la información...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
2025 Annual Print Newsletter
Type: Print Newsletters | Published: 2025
Together, we can improve brain health and defeat dementia. Stay Informed, Get Involved: Your Brain Health Journey Starts Here Do you want the latest information...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Understanding Brain Health and Research Presentation from Dr. Welsh-Bohmer
Type: | Published: 2025
NC Registry for Brain Health's Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer gave a comprehensive presentation on clinical research and brain health to the Wake Country Public Libraries. Dr....
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Spring 2025 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2025
We invite you to read this spring edition of the Registry's newsletter to learn about clinical research and a variety of other topics, including: A brain health...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Winter 2024 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2024
We invite you to read the special holiday edition of the Registry's quarterly newsletter to learn about a variety of topics, including: Good habits to...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Fall 2024 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2024
We invite you to read this fall edition of the Registry's newsletter to learn about healthy eating and information on a variety of topics, including: Lifestyle...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Boletín Anual Impreso 2024
Type: Print Newsletters | Published: 2024
REFLEXIÓN SOBRE EL AÑO PASADO En este boletín informativo, se resumen las noticias compartidas por el Registro de salud cerebral de Carolina del Norte durante...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
2024 Annual Print Newsletter
Type: Print Newsletters | Published: 2024
Reflecting On the Past Year This newsletter summarizes the news shared by the NC Registry for Brain Health in the past year. We have a...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Summer 2024 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2024
We invite you to read this summer edition of the Registry's newsletter to learn about our new Facebook page and upcoming events for everyone interested...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Winter 2024 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2024
We invite you to read this winter edition of the Registry's newsletter to learn about the effect of music on the brain, the different types...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Warm Season’s Greetings from the NC Registry!
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
The NC Registry has a lot to be thankful for this year, and we are most grateful for the registry participants who support this important...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Fall 2023 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
The NC Registry has a lot to be thankful for this year! Read the Fall 2023 Newsletter to learn about the highlights we're celebrating. This...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Summer 2023 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
In this summer edition of the NC Registry's newsletter, we are excited to announce that we passed our goal to enroll 10,000 participants by 2023!...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
NC Registry for Brain Health Exceeds Enrollment Goal of 10,000
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
The NC Registry for Brain Health, funded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, has reached its goal of enrolling 10,000 participants...
Topics: Research Advancements
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
Read the Spring 2023 Newsletter to learn about the importance of exercise for brain health. You will also find information about ways to safely add...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Pace of Aging May Help Predict Risk of Dementia
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
Researchers have found that some people age slowly, only experiencing a few months’ worth of physical aging in a year, while others age more quickly,...
Topics: Research Advancements
Increased Financial Generosity Linked to Lower Cognition
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
A recent study funded by the National Institute on Aging and conducted at several sites across the U.S. found that increased altruism or willingness to...
Topics: Research Advancements
NIA Article: Report on New Treatment Option Shown to Reduce Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Study
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
In January 2023 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new treatment option for Alzheimer’s disease called Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb). The FDA accelerated its approval of...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Winter 2023 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2023
Read the Winter 2023 Newsletter to learn more about the history and importance of African American participation in clinical research. You will also find articles...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Seasons Greetings!
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2022
The NC Registry for Brain Health team would like to wish you and your family a joyous holiday season! We are grateful you have...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Fall 2022 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2022
The Fall 2022 Newsletter commemorates National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Native American Heritage Month. Read about a common surgical complication called delirium, upcoming...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Summer 2022 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2022
The Summer 2022 Newsletter features updates from the July Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), news on recent research studies, upcoming events, and tools you can...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Spring 2022 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2022
Our Spring 2022 newsletter commemorates Older Americans Month. Learn more about healthy aging and the connection to Alzheimer’s and dementia. Get tips on how to...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Fall 2021 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2021
In honor of National Diabetes Month, the Fall 2021 Newsletter is chock full of information on managing diabetes to help sustain brain health. Get news...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Summer 2021 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2021
Read the Summer 2021 Newsletter to get updates on the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, news about research on pollution and brain conditions, upcoming events, and...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Follow Your Heart
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2021
November is National Diabetes Month in the United States. Many people don’t know that having diabetes can put your brain health at risk. Diabetes can...
Topics: Reducing Risk
Language Performance as a Predictor of Future Alzheimer’s Disease
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2021
Language sample analysis may help predict future Alzheimer’s disease in people who are cognitively normal, suggesting that language patterns may be an early, detectable biomarker...
Topics: Research Advancements
FDA Approves Aduhelm, First Targeted Alzheimer’s Therapy
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2021
For the first time in almost 18 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment — Aduhelm, also known as...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Dementia May Cause Problems with Money Management Years Before Diagnosis
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2021
Common symptoms of dementia, including memory and cognitive problems, can lead people with dementia to have trouble handling money and paying bills. Repeated financial mistakes...
Topics: Research Advancements
Spring 2021 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2021
Our Spring 2021 newsletter welcomes Dr. Patrick McPhail Martin, new interim director of our partner organization, the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Winter 2021 newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2021
The Winter 2021 Newsletter from the NC Registry for Brain Health includes a link to provide your ideas and feedback about what you would like...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Fall 2020 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2020
The NC Registry for Brain Health welcomes Dr. Andrea Bozoki from UNC-Chapel Hill, remembers a longtime partner, and shares upcoming events, tools and resources. Read...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Summer 2020 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2020
The NC Registry for Brain Health is continuing our work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recently had the opportunity to share our work on an...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
Spring 2020 Newsletter
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2020
Our Spring 2020 Newsletter includes updates on the NC Registry for Brain Health, helpful resources and information about upcoming events relevant to bran health. Read...
Topics: Research Advancements
Audience: People Living with Memory Problems
The Legacy of B. Smith
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2020
B. Smith was a restaurateur and lifestyle icon who openly shared her journey with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Smith died February 22nd at the age of...
Topics: Lifestyle and Wellness
Tips for Caregivers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2020
The Alzheimer’s Association has shared tips for caregivers of people living with dementia who are both at home and in facilities during the coronavirus pandemic....
Topics: Caregiving Tips
Audience: Caregivers
With dementia numbers growing in NC, person-to-person support groups address problems
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2020
North Carolina Health News shares the story of members of a person-to-person support group for caregivers in Chapel Hill. Read more
Topics: Caregiving Tips
Audience: Caregivers
New Resource for Proven Dementia Programs Now Available for Caregivers
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2020
Best Practice Caregiving is a free online database of proven dementia programs for family caregivers. It offers a searchable, interactive, national database of vetted, effective...
Topics: Caregiving Tips
Audience: Caregivers
Classical Concerts to Stream During Coronavirus Social Distancing
Type: Quarterly Newsletters | Published: 2020
The past two weeks have been scary for everyone, and particularly those who have underlying conditions or are in high-risk groups. We know that music...
Topics: Lifestyle and Wellness