5 Essential Educational Resources for World Brain Day 2024

Hey ladies! We all know how important it is to take care of our bodies—eating right, staying active, and prioritizing our well-being. But what about our brains? Often overlooked, our brain health is just as vital, if not more, to our overall wellness and quality of life.

Raising awareness about brain health is crucial because our brains are the command centers of our bodies. They control everything from our thoughts and emotions to our movements and senses. Just like we nourish our bodies with nutritious food and exercise, understanding how to maintain and support our brain's health is essential for long-term vitality.

Educating ourselves and others about brain health isn't just about preventing serious conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia (although that's important too!). It's also about enhancing our cognitive abilities, improving our focus and memory, and ensuring we can live our fullest lives at every stage.

To celebrate World Brain Day, let’s dive into our list of essential resources for educating ourselves on brain health:

Remember Me Podcast

Remember Me Podcast + Community was created from a need that was felt from coast to coast. From Rachael living in CA to Maria in MA, both women were caring for their respective parents who were in the midst of their FTD journey. Rachael and Maria created Remember Me Podcast to generate awareness of dementia, specifically FTD, and this passion project  has grown to foster a community of connectedness and understanding where people feel seen and heard.

Learn more about their mission and check out their podcast here

Hilarity for Charity 

Founded by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen, Hilarity for Charity is a national non-profit on a mission to care for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease, activate the next generation of Alzheimer's advocates, and be a leader in brain health research and education. HFC is not only a trailblazer in brain health education, but also provides extensive financial and emotional assistance to families navigating Alzheimer’s diagnoses.  

You can learn more about their mission and donate here 

Make time Podcast

Join hosts Helen and Emma as they'll be chatting with amazing guest experts who will spill their secrets on mastering time management, nurturing your brain, embracing beauty and body rituals, excelling in business, cultivating relationships, staying fit, taking care of your health and, ultimately, making more time for what truly matters – yes, that's you! 

Learn more about Make time Wellness’s mission and listen to their podcast here

Mosh 

After seeing a loved one's battle with Alzheimer's, Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger created Mosh, The Brain Brand, to inspire and educate you to proactively maintain your brain health. Their protein bars are specially designed to provide you with all the essential nutrients you need for a healthy brain. In addition, A portion of all Mosh proceeds are donated to support women's Alzheimer's research, advocacy and awareness.

Try out their tasty protein bars and learn more about their advocacy for women’s brain health here

Women’s Brain Project 

Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) helps protect the brain health of women, caregivers, and their families. They create evidence-informed preventative health education solutions to safeguard mental wellness and prolong cognitive vitality and fund research to combat brain-aging disorders that disproportionately affect women.

You can learn more about their mission and ongoing work here