BrainyApp is a Brainy Gift
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EmailDue to global demand, BrainyApp is now available worldwide!
What is BrainyApp?
BrainyApp is a mobile app that allows you to assess your brain-heart health. BrainyApp will also help you to work enjoyable brain and heart healthy activities into your routine, and track your brain-heart health over time.
Can BrainyApp be used on any device?
Currently, BrainyApp is only available for users of Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. We are looking at developing an Android version in early 2012. BrainyApp is based on Alzheimer’s Australia's Mind your Mind program which is freely available online.
Is BrainyApp free?
Yes!
Who is BrainyApp for?
BrainyApp is for people who want to be brain-heart healthy, and find out what they can do that could help reduce their risk of developing dementia. It’s aimed at adults, as midlife is the time when brain-heart healthy activities probably have most impact on the risk of dementia later on.
Is it the same as brain training?
No. Brain training (the kinds of ‘brain games’ available online, on handheld computing devices, and on other apps), is only one part of the story as far as reducing the risk of dementia goes. To minimize your chances of developing dementia, you also need to look after your body, and engage in a range of healthy, active, and stimulating activities.
Having said that, there are two fantastic brain training games in BrainyApp.
What is BrainyApp all about?
BrainyApp was developed by Alzheimer’s Australia and Bupa Health Foundation to raise awareness of the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and to help you live a brain healthy life.
Around 35 million people worldwide are living with dementia, with numbers doubling every 20 years to 66 million by 2030. But there is something you can do to reduce your risk.
Scientific evidence tells us that certain lifestyle and health behaviors, particularly around midlife (from age 40 to 60), are associated with reduced risk of developing dementia in late life. In fact, changes in the brain that lead to dementia can start when people are in their 30’s and 40’s.
So look after your brain health to reduce your risk of dementia. It’s never too late or early to start, as brain function can be improved and protected at any age.
Use the BrainyApp Survey to find out how brain healthy you are and complete the Activities to watch your brain health score rise.
For BrainyApp FAQ’s, visit Alzheimer’s Australia’s Mind your Mind website here.
'BrainyApp' is available as a free download for users of iPhone, iPod and iPad devices from Apple's App Store.
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About the Bupa Health Foundation
The Bupa Health Foundation helps build a healthier Australian community through its support of important health research, health education and other healthy living programs. Established as a charitable foundation in 2005, the Bupa Health Foundation has partnered in over 60 initiatives nationally, with a combined investment of around $17 million, across its key focus areas: promoting wellness, managing chronic disease, healthy ageing, empowering people about their health; and keeping healthcare affordable. For more Bupa health and wellness resources click here.
About Mind your Mind
Mind your Mind is Alzheimer’s Australia’s dementia risk reduction program. It is based on the body of scientific evidence that shows what we do, what we eat and how well we look after our health has an impact on our risk of developing dementia. Alzheimer’s Australia is the charity for people with dementia and their families and carers. As the peak body, it provides advocacy, support services, education and information. For more information on dementia risk reduction, visit mindyourmind.org.au.
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