CommunityNews
World Health Day: recognizing health as a fundamental human right
World Health Day reminds us that health is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right.
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The HMI Blog
Research, community stories, and practical guidance for lifelong brain health.
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Mental HealthResearch
How to practice self-love, and its neuroscientific benefits
Self-love is central to general health, not just mental health. We explain its neurological benefits, and how to practice it.
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LifestyleCommunity
Why communities engage in harmful tobacco habits
Why tobacco use persists in the face of evidence of its harms, and what we can do about it.
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NutritionResearch
Why Vitamin B12 is important for brain health
Vitamin B12 is essential for brain health. Here, we explain how it helps, and how to get more of it in your diet.
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CommunityLifestyle
Education and awareness for cultivating healthy habits in communities
Habits are the invisible architecture of our daily lives. At the community level, collective habits can shape the health of entire groups of people.
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CommunityResearch
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: a community-centric approach to combating the disease
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to increase public understanding of a form of dementia that affects millions worldwide.
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CommunityNews
Bridging the healthcare gap in our Hispanic communities
Improved access to healthcare providers, education, and other resources can help Hispanic communities in the US overcome disparities and socio-economic…
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CommunityResearch
Working with communities to reverse rising rates of dementia
At Healthy Minds Initiative, we focus on community as a powerful force for preventive brain health, because dementia is not just an individual disease, but a…
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Mental HealthNews
Statistics on women’s mental health — Women’s History Month
Women are more likely than men to experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Women’s History Month is a time to recognize this.
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Mental HealthLifestyle
What self-love means, and how to practice it
Self-love is about the general feeling that: “I’m okay.” It’s important on a very real neurologic and physiologic level. Here’s how to practice self-love.
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Lifestyle
#OurHealthyMinds: celebrating loved ones during the holiday season
The HMI team share images of cherished relatives to help everyone feel a little less alone in missing those who are no longer with us this holiday season.
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LifestyleNutrition
Negative effects of obesity on the brain can start during adolescence
When do diseases like vascular dementia, stroke, mood disorders, diabetes and other illnesses begin to take hold of the body? New research shows it could be…
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Nutrition
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: 10 foods to eat that fight inflammation
Inflammation is a natural part of the human biochemical process that protects us against infection. However, too much inflammation can lead to the damage of…
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