Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: December 19, 2023

2023 is coming to an end, and we would like to send you our warmest greetings for the upcoming holidays and wish you and your loved ones the very best for the New Year!

PS: If you’re still looking for a meaningful and rewarding gift for yourself or for someone you care about, give the gift of BrainHQ. We’re offering $35 CAD (30 USD, 25 €) to spend towards a subscription for yourself, a friend, or a loved one.

Happy Holidays! Frieda Fanni President DynamicBrain Inc. DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation since 2010 providing brain fitness program BrainHQ in English and French.

A shield against Alzheimer’s
A breakthrough study from Washington University School of Medicine has investigated the case of a woman who defied the devastating grip of Alzheimer’s despite carrying the genetic defect that afflicted her family for generations. Researchers discovered her resistance was linked to a gene mutation that shielded her from late-phase cognitive decline. Read how the study points to a potential approach to preventing Alzheimer’s by mimicking the protective effects of the mutation.

Language hub unplugged
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A shared molecular link
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