U.S. Research Initiative Launches on Brain Aging to Help Prevent, Treat Dementia

The Synexus HealthyMinds Registry (HMR) has initiated a five-year study exploring the lifestyle and genetic risk factors impacting cognitive function over time, reports Business Wire . The project is seeking 30,000 U.S. participants 50 or older to help researchers identify ways to prevent and treat Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. "For those who want to empower themselves with the latest information in brain health and dementia prevention strategies and research, our new registry offers novel and valuable ways to get involved — to do good and do well," said Banner Sun Health Research Institute director Alireza Atri. "Synexus HMR provides opportunities to learn and engage in activities that can help protect our aging brains, as well as contribute to critical studies to determine what combination of age, lifestyle, and genetic factors can lead to better preservation of mental faculties and vital aging." The study includes yearly cognitive evaluations, lifestyle and medical questionnaires, and free brain training games. Participants also will be among the first to learn about clinical studies on new dementia therapies, and they may receive opportunities to participate in those trials. Synexus HMR is a partnership between Accelerated Enrollment Solutions and the University of Exeter in Britain.