Symphony Park – June 2015

6/03/15
Did you know that you can monitor and also potentially improve your Brain Health?
Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health has developed the Healthy Brains Initiative, an innovative living laboratory that aims to:
- Raise awareness about the “Six Pillars of Brain Health”
- Empower people to take actions to improve their brain health and prevent cognitive decline
- Engage the community to create a network of participants willing to advance brain health research through clinical trials
The centerpiece of the initiative is a website, HealthyBrains.org, which offers a free online brain health check-up.
This free interactive platform provides unique assessment tools for users to calculate their own brain health index (BHI) score and offers customized recommendations, health tips and up-to-date scientific information on brain health and the prevention and treatment of brain disorders. As part of the free brain health check-up, each person receives a personalized dashboard to record, review and track progress.
The Six Pillars of Brain Health
Lifestyle plays a key role in brain health. With HealthyBrains.org, people gain a better understanding of their current brain health and get personalized, unique solutions for a healthier brain based on the “Six Pillars of Brain Health.”
- Food and nutrition
- Physical exercise
- Social interaction
- Sleep and relaxation
- Brain fitness
- Medical health
Developing a Network of Clinical Trials Volunteers
The Healthy Brains Initiative represents an ongoing collaborative relationship between participants and researchers. What is most innovative about HealthyBrains.org is its research component: participants can provide data on their lifestyle and overall health and be included in a “living laboratory” — a population of people who are registered and ready to participate in clinical trials across the nation.
“We are inviting the community to be our scientific partner. Together, we will reduce the risk, delay the onset and find a cure for brain diseases,” says Kate Zhong, MD, Senior Director, Clinical Research and Development at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, who is spearheading the program.
Las Vegas: an ideal site for innovation
Las Vegas is making a name for itself through medical care and scientific discovery. “We see the Healthy Brains Initiative as a community engagement project that is planned, launched and supported by the people of Las Vegas. Caesars Foundation has provided great financial support in this important community endeavor. When it comes to brain research, what happens in Vegas benefits the world,” says Dr. Zhong.
HealthyBrains.org makes achieving brain improvement goals easy and fun. Why not get your free brain health check-up today? healthybrains.org.
Photo: Courtesy of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health – dashboard of healthybrains.org