Scientists are uncovering a close connection between the brain and the heart. Clinical evidence is mounting that cardiovascular health affects cognitive health, suggesting that preventive efforts for one translate to the other. What’s good for the heart is good for the brain!

To find the motivation to prioritize your #HeartHealth, you have to understand why it’s important. #HeartMonth

Today is #NationalPuzzleDay! Did you know that RUSH researchers found that challenging the human brain with puzzles, games, reading and writing may keep the brain healthier and delay Alzheimer’s disease dementia onset by up to five years? Read more at www.rush.edu/news/remaini...

#BrainHealth refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several areas. Cognitive health, or the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly, is just one aspect of overall brain health. Read more below 👇

People who are emotionally well have fewer negative emotions and are able to bounce back from difficulties faster. This is called resilience. This new year, explore healthy ways to cope and identify available resources in your community, which can help you build resilience.

You probably know that it’s important to eat foods rich with vitamins and minerals, maybe it’s even one of your New Year’s Resolutions! But where exactly can you find them? Read more below or visit rush.edu/news/are-you-getting-enough-vitamins #HealthyEating

Want to commit to heart healthy habits in 2026 but not sure where to start? Take a look at the @americanheart.bsky.social “Life’s Essential 8,” a list of important behaviors and factors to look at when measuring #HeartHealth. Read more at heart.org/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8

Today is #NationalTechnologyDay! According to a survey of caregivers, the top three most popular devices remain: walker/cane/crutches, aids for bathing or toileting, and wheelchairs or scooters. Learn more by visiting caregiver.org/resource/assistive-technology/

A growing body of research suggests that having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. Here are some suggestions for affirmations that may help you close the chapter on 2025 and move into 2026. #HappyNewYear

With 5 p.m. sunsets and plenty of snow and ice, winters in Chicago are not for the faint of heart. But if your winter blues start affecting all aspects of your life, you may be facing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Read more at www.rush.edu/news/more-ju...

In addition to bringing joy, the holiday season can also bring challenges, particularly for older adults and their caregivers. Get some tips from Rush experts for dealing with emotions and stress and enjoying the holidays at rush.edu/news/holiday...

#Dementia caregivers may feel overwhelmed by maintaining traditions while providing care and adhering to safety precautions. Adjusting your expectations and careful planning for the #Holidays can help set you up for success and an enjoyable visit with family and friends.

By being adaptable and sensitive to the person’s needs and wishes, caregivers can help create a joyous, dementia-friendly holiday season for their loved one with dementia. Here’s Alzheimer's Foundation of America's do’s and don’ts to make this holiday season #DementiaFriendly.

December is Learn a Foreign Language Month! Did you know practicing another language has benefits for your cognitive health? #HealthyAging #ForeignLanguageMonth

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The 2025 theme is “Fostering Disability Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” According to @alzassociation.bsky.social, Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of disability in older adults. #DisabilityAwareness

Today is #WorldAIDSDay. Most people don't know that for people who are HIV-positive, the infection actually makes its way to the brain early in the disease process, which can lead to HIV-associated dementia. #AIDSAwareness #HIVAwareness

Visits can be a source of support and comfort, and a way to stay connected with others. However, uncertainty about what to expect may make some people hesitant about visiting a person living with dementia. To make visits easier, find a few tips below. #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

What a great turnout for the 2025 Central West Thanksgiving Luncheon. We're extra thankful for an afternoon to share a nourishing meal, listen to wonderful music, and spend time with one another! Wishing everyone a #HappyThanksgiving!

Visiting family this holiday season? Living with Alzheimer’s or another #dementia does not mean it’s necessary to stop participating in meaningful activities such as #travel. However, it does require planning to ensure safety, comfort and enjoyment for everyone. Read more below.

Research has shown that following the Rush #MINDDiet may reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease by as much as 50%. This diet works indirectly by reducing contributing health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity.

Spread love, kindness, and positivity today and every day! #WorldKindnessDay #ChooseKindness

This morning the RADC Community Outreach team visited Compassion Baptist Church in Calumet Heights. 4th-year Rush University medical student Christina Rogers gave a talk titled "The MIND Diet: Foods That Benefit Brain Health." A resource table was also available for attendees.

To all the veterans who have served our country, thank you for your sacrifice and commitment! This #VeteransDay we honor your bravery and resilience!

Researchers believe there isn't one single cause of Alzheimer's disease. It likely develops from multiple factors, such as age, genetics, family history, and personal health history. #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #AlzheimersDisease #AlzheimersAwareness #Alzheimers

This modeling framework incorporates a broad set of neuronal and glial modules. By focusing on modules with a direct edge to a trait, researchers identified candidate genes that may drive phenotypic changes. actaneurocomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Picture below📸 Today, Religious Orders Study (ROS) Principal Investigator and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center Executive Director, Dr. David A. Bennett, spoke at the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore, Maryland.

Alzheimer’s and related dementias are NOT a normal part of aging. Here are some things to look for when distinguishing between age-related forgetfulness and signs of dementia, according to the National Institute on Aging. #CognitiveHealth #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Learn more about Alzheimer's disease at alz.org/alzheimers-d...

Wishing you a spooktacular #Halloween full of sweet moments and happy memories. #HappyHalloween #HappyHalloween2025

Today we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Religious Orders Study (ROS) with a a reception honoring participants from the Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, the first site to enroll participants into the study.

Alzheimer's caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and too much stress can be harmful to both of you. #StressAwareness #Stress #CaregiverBurden

Today is World #MentalHealthDay! #MentalHealth includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

October is #HealthLiteracyMonth. Personal health literacy is your ability to find, understand, and use health information to make the best possible decisions for yourself or someone else if you are a caregiver. Read below for 10 tips to improve your personal #HealthLiteracy.

We had a wonderful Saturday at the @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk to End Alzheimer's in Chicago! Thank you to the RADC faculty, team members, friends, family, and community members who joined us in Lincoln Park! Together we can #ENDALZ.

Physical activity helps us look better, feel better and stay healthier. But did you know they also tend to have healthier-looking brains? Read more at rush.edu/news/physically-active-people-have-healthier-looking-brains

Today is #WorldHeartDay! To find the motivation to prioritize your #HeartHealth, you have to understand why it’s important.

Inadequate treatment of pain is associated with adverse outcomes including depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and mood changes. #PainAwarenessMonth #PainManagement

Registration is now open for the Markesbery Symposium Scientific Session! We're excited to feature 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐤𝐢𝐧, excellent leaders in the field of aging! Join us on October 31st! Register at tinyurl.com/2025-registe.... @ukresearch.bsky.social

Great turnout. Great presentations. Great discussions. Great community partners and sponsors - all of which lead to a Great Community Brain Health Summit. Many thanks to Dr. Karen Graham, Dr. Renarda Jones, Judy Phillips, @doctoradda.bsky.social, Cherl Austin and Christina Rogers.

Lunch and learn with Christina Rogers, a four-year medical student at Rush Medical College and research assistant at the RADC. Christina spoke to attendees about lifestyle behaviors that can affect brain health. Afterwards, attendees created their own personalized Healthy Brain Plans.

Working it out at the Community Brain Health Summit! Not only did presenter, Cheryl Austin talk about the benefits and importance of exercise and implementing physical activity into our every day, but she got the group on their feet and gave them a mini version of her workout class.

Q&A with Dr. A. Enjoying a very engaged group discussing dementia and brain health following @doctoradda.bsky.social Dr. Aggarwal’s brain health presentation today. Community Health Brain Health Summit.

RADC’s @doctoradda.bsky.social Dr. Neelum Aggarwal giving a dementia and brain health talk to attendees at the Community Brain Health Summit today at the Kroc Center on Chicago's south side.

Amazing work from @alifiyakapasi.bsky.social for her K01 @rushalzheimers.bsky.social So lucky to work with her and the rest of the team! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. Some people don't know that for people who are HIV-positive, the infection actually makes its way to the brain early in the disease process, which can lead to HIV-associated dementia. #HIV #AIDS #AIDSAwareness #HIVAwareness

Did you know that Alzheimer’s uniquely affects the Hispanic American community? They are 1.5 times more likely than white Americans to have dementia. Read more at www.alz.org/help-support... #HispanicHeritageMonth #WorldAlzheimersMonth

Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Here are 10 warning signs and symptoms outlined by @alzassociation.bsky.social. If you notice them, schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. #WorldAlzheimersMonth

In the early and middle stages of Alzheimer's disease, physical therapists help people stay mobile. In the later stages of the disease, physical therapists can help people keep doing daily activities for as long as possible. #PhysicalTherapyDay #WorldAlzheimersMonth

New large-scale study shows that #Alzheimers is marked by erosion of epigenomic control & suggests that Alzheimer's is not just about plaques & tangles, but about fundamental breakdowns in genome regulation that may open new doors for treatment. @cellpress.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

You can contribute to the Multi-Sector Plan for Aging by attending one of the engagement sessions hosted by the Illinois Department on Aging, listed below. Learn more, including how to register, by scanning the QR code below or visiting ilaging.illinois.gov/forprofessio...