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Brain Health Initiative Press Releases
  • 6.6.24 Global Experts Converge to Tackle Urban Food Systems and Brain Health at Inaugural BHI-ASABE Think Tank
  • 6.6.24 PPT of the Inaugural BHI Brain Health Certified Circular Bio-Economy event
  • 1.13.22 New Guidance Provides Clinical Recommendations to Reduce Dementia Risk
  • 1.11.22 Dementia Prevention Becomes National Priority Following Successful Risk-Reduction Advocacy Campaign
  • 12.27.21 The United States Needs a National Alzheimer’s Prevention Goal
  • 10.28.21 BHI Encourages “Eating Real” for Brain Health
  • 9.23.20 BHI Welcomes Brain Health Scholars
  • 9.10.20 Brain Initiative Welcomes Brain Health Scholars
    • Composite Photo of BHI Brain Health Scholars
  • 9.10.20 Lakewood Ranch Residents Encouraged to Participate in Community Brain Health Survey
  • 9.8.20 LWR Residents Urged to Participate in Community Brain Health Study
  • 9.3.20 LWR Residents Urged to Participate in Community Brain Health Survey
  • 8.10.20 Brain Health Initiative Announces Relationship with UF’s Florida Survey Research Center for Pilot Study
  • 8.6.20 BHI Launches Community Study
  • 8.3.20 Brain Health Initiative Announces Relationship with UF’s Florida Survey Research Center for Pilot Study
  • 7.27.20 BHI Neuro-Nutritionist Releases Book, Plans Facebook Live Events
  • 7.10.20 Calling for Youth Nominations for Brain Health Scholar Program with Brain Health Initiative
  • 7.1.20 Brain Health Initiative Seeking Brain Health Scholars
  • 5.9.20 Scientists Ask Members of the Lakewood Ranch Community to Participate in the Brain Health Initiative Pilot Study
  • 10.19.19 Brain Health Initiative Exceeds $1.6 Million in Funding to Advance in Florida
  • 6.25.19 Brain Health Initiative Secures 1.4 Million in Funding to Advance in Florida
  • 6.25.19 Bradenton Area EDC Commits $50,000 to Brain Health Initiative in Matching Challenge
  • 3.11.19 Long-Term Brain Health Study Slated for Lakewood Ranch, Fla. 
  • 6.22.22 Brain Health Initiative Announces SCHOOLS for BRAIN HEALTH, a Pilot Project in the Suncoast Region

 

News articles about the Brain Health Initiative

Around the Ranch

  • 11.16.19 Motivating our Children Builds Brain Healthier Communities
  • 1.2020 Introducing the Brain Health Initiative
  • 9.16.20 Brain Health Initiative Welcomes Brain Health Scholars
  • 10.21.20 Find Your Moment of Zen at LWR Mindful Triathlon
  • 12.16.20 Brain Healthy Approach to the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • 1.2021 Resolve to Live a Brain Healthy Life in 2021
  • 2.2021  Parenting in a Digital World
  • 3.2021 Brain Health Initiative Be Brain Healthy Movement
  • 2.2021 Protect the Planet Protect Your Brain Health
  • 5.2021 Think F.A.S.T When it Comes to Stroke
  • 6.2021 Creating the First Brain Healthy Community
  • 7.2021 Traveling this Summer: Be Brain Healthy, Be Brain Smart
  • 8.2021 Preparing for a Brain Healthy and High Performing Brain at School Re-entry
  • 9.2021 Making Time for Play is Important for Brain Health
  • 10.1.21 Brain Health and Social Emotional Learning: A Challenge to Social Media
  • 11.1.21 Making Progress in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
  • 1.19.22 Finding Inspiration in the New Year
  • 2.19.22 Prioritizing Dementia Risk Reduction
  • 3.19.22 Mind the Details During Brain Awareness Week 
  • 4.19.22 Do Spring Cleaning in Your Mind for a Fresh Outlook on Life
  • 5.18.22 Brain Health Initiative Featured in NEJM Catalyst, Will Launch Phase 2 of Brain Health Legacy Study in Fall 2022
  • 6.15.22 Brain Healthy Diet Reduces Inflammation, Risk of Illness
  • 7.20.22 Brain Health Initiative Extends Community Engagement, Research, and Innovation Through “Schools for Brain Health” Program
  • 8.2022 Balance Oils and Blood Sugar for Brain Health
  • 9.2022 Up Your Physical Activity Level for a Longer Life and Healthier, Higher Performing Brain
  • 10.2022 Chronic Inflammation and Brain, Mind, Body Health
  • 11.2022 Nutrition and Brain Health
  • 12.2022 Being Thankful Matters
  • 1.2023 Brain Health Matters and Home, Nature and the Environment Make a Difference
  • 2.2023 Your Brain In Love
  • 3.2023 Organic Berries Pack a Powerful Brain Health Punch
  • 4.2023 Brain Health Benefits of Having a Pet

Biz Journals

  • 11.15.19 Biz Journals BHI Reaches Key Funding Phase

Bradenton Herald

  • 3.12.19 This Brain Health Initiative Promises to Change Ways People Take Care of Themselves
  • 10.9.19 Bradenton Herald BHI Receives Money
  • 10.12.19 Details of Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch Outlined

Business Observer

7.12.19 Brain Study Thinks Ahead for New Lab Space

Coconut Telegraph

  • 3.31.20 Brain Health Boost
  • 4.13.20 Brain Health Boost from Music
  • 5.11.20 Mother’s Day, Brain Health and the Other Health Crisis-Brain Illness

Edible Sarasota

Spring 2023 Organic Blueberries Pack a Powerful Punch

Florida Times-Union

  • 5.22.19 Lakewood Ranch on the Road to Ambitious Brain Health Study
  • 6.29.19  BHI Gets Funding to Proceed

Florida Trend

  • Long-term Brain Health Study Slated for Lakewood Ranch

Herald-Tribune

  • 3.12.19 Lakewood Ranch Proposes Ambitious Study of Brain Health
  • 3.12.19 New Brain Health Initiative
  • 5.22.19 Lakewood Ranch on the Road to Ambitious Brain Health Study
  • 6.29.19 BHI Gets Funding to Proceed
  • 5.12.20 Brain Study to Examine Minds of Lakewood Residents
  • 6.29.22 Schools for Brain Health Program Coming to Manatee County

LWR Talks

  • 5.21.20 LWR TALKS: Brain Health
  • 11.21.20LWR Talks-BHI Event Series

LWR LIFE

  • Summer 2019 Brain Trust

Manatee CF

  • MCF’s Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Opens Brain Health Initiative Fund

Medical Health News

  • 3.12.19 Lakewood Ranch to Start Ambitious Study of the Brain

My Suncoast

  • 3.18.19 LWR Becomes Focus of Long Term Brain Health Study

Out of Door Academy

10.1.20 LWR Research Project Requires Student Scholars from East Bradenton

Sarasota Scene

  • Stock Development Pledges $75,000 to Support the Brain Health Initiative

SNN TV

  • 6.17.22 Students Work with Renowned Scientists To Promote Brain Health

Tampa Bay Newswire

  • 6.2.20 Neal Communities Contributes $50,000 to the Brain Health Initiative for Florida, Suncoast Region

Tampa Bay Business Journal

  • 3.12.19 Lakewood Ranch Tapped to Become Epicenter of Neurological Research with Harvard Teaching Hospital
  • 3.15.19 Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Others Create Brain Health Research Initiative in Lakewood Ranch
  • 11.15.19 Lakewood Ranch Brain Health Initiative Reaches Key Funding Point to Kick Off Pilot Phase

Tampa Bay Times

  • 4.2.19 For Study, Area Comes to Mind
  • 4.2.19 How Does the Human Brain Age? Scientists Look for Answers in Lakewood Ranch

Tampa Bay News 9

  • 3.2019 Lakewood Ranch Will Be Home to New Research Center Dedicated to the Brain
  • 3.2019 New Lakewood Ranch Research Initiative
  • 7.2021 From Headaches to Loss of Coordination: Awareness Campaign Shines Light on Sneaky Signs of COVID Brain Impacts

Tampa Bay News Wire

  • 6.2.20 Neal Communities Donates to BHI

WFLA

  • 4.19.19 Lakewood Ranch Brain Health Initiative
  • 11.26.19 Mindful Triathlon https://www.wfla.com/daytime/mindful-triathlon/ 

MUM NEWS

  • 10.23.20 EMS Program Facilitates  COVID Outreach

WJCT

  • 3.14.19 Decades-Long Brain Health Study to Be Housed At Lakewood Ranch

WWSB 7

  • 3.18.19 Lakewood Ranch to Become Focus of Long-term Brain Health Study

WFLA News 8 

  • LWR Mindful Triathlon

WTSP 10

  • 3.2019 Lakewood Ranch Chosen for Brain Study

WTVT Fox13

  • 3.2019 Innovative Brain Study

Your Observer

  • 3.5.19 Area Community, Harvard Teaching Hospital Join Forces on Brain Study
  • 3.12.19 SMR Commits $600,000 Toward Brain Study in Lakewood Ranch
  • 4.9.19 Reasons to Get Excited About the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health
  • 4.11.19 Brain Teaser Q & A
  • 6.5.19 Experts Predict Brain Study in Lakewood Ranch Could Mimic Success of Framingham Heart Study
  • 6.27.19 With $1.4 Million Raised, Brain Health Initiative Moves Forward in Lakewood Ranch 
  • 7.19.19 Brain Study Thinks Ahead for Lab Space
  • 10.30.20 Lakewood Ranch Research Project Requires Student Scholars from East Bradenton
  • 8.19.20 University of Florida Joins Brain Health Study in Lakewood Ranch
  • 10.15.20 Health Matters Fighting COVID19 Together
  • 1.27.21 Brain Health Initiative Founder Expects Big 2021 in Lakewood Ranch
  • 5.12.21 Best-selling author featured in Brain Health Matters lecture in Lakewood Ranch
  • 6.2.21 Brain Health Scholar Program a Smart Choice
  • 2.3.22 Led by Brain Health Initiative, The Industry Builds Information Bridges

 

Magazines that feature Brain Health Initiative articles

Sarasota Magazine

  • 6.28.19 BHI Secures $1.4 Million in Funding to Advance in Lakewood Ranch
  • 11.13.19 LWR Brain Health Initiative Exceeds $1.6 Million in Funding
  • 2.8.20 BHI for the Florida Gulf Coast Region and Beyond
  • 4.6.20 Brain Health Matters
  • 5.13.20 Scientists Ask LWR Community to Participate in BHI Study
  • 6.20.20 Brain Boost
  • 7.3.20 Calling for Youth Nominations for Brain Health Scholar Program
  • 7.31.20 Psychiatrist and Author Launches New Video Series on Nutrition and Brain Health
  • 8.20.20 Brain Health Initiative Announces Relationship with UF’s Florida Survey Research Center
  • 9.5.20 Brain Health Initiative Pilots Community Study
  • 10.21.20 The Key to Happiness is in Your Brain
  • 12.3.20 Happy Brain Healthy Holidays
  • 1.4.21 Resolve to Live a Brain Healthy Life
  • 2.2.2021 Are you a Connected Parent?
  • 3.2021 The Brain Health Initiative Be Brain Healthy Movement
  • 4.2.21 Protect the Planet and Protect Your Brain Health
  • 5.24.21 What’s the Difference Between Normal Forgetfulness and Signs of Alzheimer’s?
  • 6.9.21 Creating the First Brain Healthy Community
  • 7.1.21 Traveling this Summer? Be Brain Safe and Be Brain Smart
  • 11.13.22 New Research Explores the Connection Between Alzheimer’s, Inflammation

Sponsored Content SRQ Magazine

  • 7.12.20 Brain Health Matters- Social Connection Part 1
  • 7.12.20 Brain Health Matters- Social Connection Part 2
  • 1.4.21  Resolve to Live a Brain Healthy Life
  • 11.24.21 Brain Health Scholars Program Paves the Way for Young, Healthy Minds
  • 1.2022 Neuronurture- Because Our Brains Need Self Care Too

 

Publications
  • January 2022: Primary prevention recommendations to reduce the risk of cognitive decline
  • March 2022: Redefining Brain Health: A Call to Embrace a Biopsychosocial Approach
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