AARP
Get Brain Healthy
Eclectic but very practical and focused on prevention.
The Conference Board
Your Brain at Work: Enrich Your Life, Enrich Your Brain
This publication is practically oriented, well organized, with a preventitive focus.
Helping employees to improve brain health keeps them working better and longer. The Conference Board announces the publication of Your Brain at Work: Making the Science of Cognitive Fitness Work for You, the first of three booklets combining the latest neuroscience with practical tips for brain health.
Dana Foundation
This site provides information on brain disorders and disease, little on preventitive brain health.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives (DABI) is a nonprofit organization of 260 eminent neuroscientists, including ten Nobel laureates. The Dana Alliance is committed to advancing public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research and to disseminating information on the brain in an understandable and accessible fashion.
A somewhat disappointing report on the current state of brain research, but the focus on collaboration "One Mind For Research" in the next 10 years is promising.
DANA 10-Year Plan for Neuroscience, 2011
Franklin Institute
The Human Brain
User-friendly language, nutritional and preventitive tips.
McGill University
The Brain from Top to Bottom
A great educational tool. One of my favorites for many years!
Met Life
Ten Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Brain
A great resource, practical and cuttting-edge, mentions spirituality, purpose, and money.
National Geographic
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/brain-article.html
Great interactive map of the brain that shows which areas do certain basic tasks such as smelling, tasting, hearing, and kissing!
National Institute of Health
Hendrie, Hugh C.; Albert, Marilyn S.; Butters, Meryl A.; et al. “The NIH Cognitive and Emotional Health Project: Report of the Critical Evaluation Study Committee.” Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association January 2006; Vol. 2 (1): 12–32.
Free download available on line (21 pages)
This report states that most research is oriented toward disease detection and treatment, and that there is a need for more research on healthy aging and preventitive brain health. Amen!
An expert panel appointed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to assess current scientific knowledge about brain health and identify promising areas for further research finds that heart health, physical activity, freedom from chronic illness and a strong social support system may all help maintain mental sharpness and emotional well-being as we age. The panel identifies more than 40 factors that may influence cognitive and emotional health in older adults. Some of the most consistent findings link high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and excess weight to an increased risk of cognitive decline. Evidence suggests that combinations of factors may be more significant over time than any single factor.
National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/brains-inner-workings/brains-inner-workings-student-manual.shtml#Signals
A very thorough overview designed for students so it's fairly accessible.
Neuroscience For Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/help.html
Professor Eric Chudler does a great job keeping us informed of brain research, articles, and websites. Sign up for his free monthly newsletter, it's a great way to stay up-to-date.
Parabola Magazine
The Neurobiology of "We"
Very informative article about how social interaction molds the brain.
Royal Society of London
http://royalsociety.org/brainwaves/
Quoted from Dr. Eric Chudler's website:
"The Royal Society, based in the United Kingdom, is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. This group has started the "Brain Waves" project to study how neuroscience is influencing society and public policy. So far, the Brain Waves project has release two reports with a collection of essays about: 1) Neuroscience, society and policy and 2) Neuroscience: implications for education and lifelong learning. In the upcoming months, two more reports will be released: 1) Neuroscience, conflict and security and 2) Neuroscience, responsibility and the law.
In general, all of the essays are well-written, although I wish they had more photographs and images to illustrate concepts and provided more examples. Nevertheless, if you are interested in the social, political and legal implications of neuroscience, the reports are certainly worth reading."
Tufts University
Health and Nutrition Newsletter
If you think food is the best medicine, you'll love Tufts--a great blend of mainstream and holistic research!
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