American Brain Foundation

Strikingly, most people who get hit by lightning survive. But not without side effects, which can include long-term problems with memory, speech, and balance. While scientists know a lot about lightning, the science behind its effects on the brain remains cloudy. Learn more via Brain and Life Magazine: https://lnkd.in/gRdcQntf

Cerebral Small Vessel Disease (CSVD) is a progressive and chronic vascular disease affecting the brain. It contributes to about 45 percent of dementias and 20 percent of strokes and is often seen in people over 80. Learn how CSVD is diagnosed, its symptoms, and more: https://lnkd.in/gEgtmquA

Finding treatments and cures for all brain diseases, disorders, and injuries starts with research. Funding that research starts with this community. Your support means life without brain disease is possible, and now until the end of 2024, your gift is DOUBLED. Give today to make twice the impact: https://lnkd.in/gM25_yq2

Today is World Brain Day! This year’s theme is #BrainHealthandPrevention. Help the American Brain Foundation celebrate by spreading awareness about the importance of brain health so we can better prevent all brain diseases and protect our future. Learn how you can support brain health today and every day: https://lnkd.in/gA2NkVK2

Neurologic disorders like dementia, traumatic brain injury and epilepsy can compromise a person’s driving ability at any age. So how do you know it’s time to put down the keys? And how do you have this conversation with a loved one? Brain and Life Magazine shares everything you need to know: https://lnkd.in/gVNX4Dyg

Not every study leads to a breakthrough or even a positive result, but small findings and null – inconclusive or “negative” – results are still important to the next step forward. Publishing null results allows other researchers to know what didn’t work so they can study different methods and find the right path more quickly. Read more about the importance of null results in our new blog: https://lnkd.in/gEE8xDTk

Looking for a unique and impactful way to celebrate someone special in your life? Maybe a recent grad in your family or a loved one’s birthday? Consider giving a gift to the American Brain Foundation in their honor. Your donation is an investment in crucial research that will uncover treatments and cures for all brain diseases and disorders, and now until the end of 2024, your gift is DOUBLED. Give today to make twice the impact: https://lnkd.in/gms8mk6i

Join us in celebrating Dr. Brittany Krzyzanowski, a 2024 Next Generation Grant recipient! Dr. Krzyzanowski’s research will help us understand why specific types of air pollution are linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s and inform environmental remediation efforts in areas with high pollution. We are excited to learn what her research uncovers! Learn more about other research we are funding: https://lnkd.in/ginjXeRX

Joanne Smikle talks with fellow American Brain Foundation board member Dr. Merit Cudkowicz about building networks and bringing communities together to cure ALS. The first grant Dr. Cudkowicz ever received was from the American Brain Foundation. It provided her early funding for research, connected her to mentors in the field, and set her on the path to becoming a leader in global collaboration for ALS research.

When Ray was diagnosed with Rapid Eye Movement Behavior Sleep Disorder (RBD), he did not realize at first that his sleep disorder diagnosis was also an indicator of future brain disease. Ray lives each day knowing that a neurodegenerative disease like Parkinson’s is in his future. But he is determined to be part of the work toward preventive treatment. Read about Ray’s journey with RBD and how research is a powerful source of hope to find prevention strategies for neurodegenerative diseases: https://lnkd.in/g7ygXPcj