BA-UMAP

BA-UMAP identifies social, cultural, behavioral, environmental and biological factors that may affect our memory as we age and lead to cognitive decline.

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🧠Your brain loves consistency.

Daily habits like sleep, movement, hydration, and routines can help support memory & focus over time. Small habits really do add up 💛

What healthy habit are you working on lately? 👇

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🧠 Sleep affects more than energy levels — it also plays a role in memory & long-term brain health. Building healthy sleep habits now may help support cognitive health later in life. 💜

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🔋 What’s draining your brain health?

Poor sleep, chronic stress, and limited mental stimulation can affect memory over time. Habits like quality sleep, balanced nutrition, and staying mentally active help support long-term brain function and reduce AD risk.
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High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart—it affects your memory too. 🧠❤️

It’s one of the top risk factors for Alzheimer’s, and it impacts Black communities at higher rates.

Protect your heart = protect your brain.

When was the last time you checked yours?

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Did you know? 💧 Your brain is ~75% water, so even mild dehydration can affect memory, focus, and mood. That “brain fog” might just mean you need water. Staying hydrated is a simple but powerful way to support long-term brain health 🧠✨ #BrainHealth #StayHydrated #MemoryMatters

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🧠 Protect the moment 🍽️

Food isn’t just nourishment—it’s memory, culture, and love.

Alzheimer’s can take away those moments: the smells, the tastes, the traditions. But your story can help protect them for future generations.

#BAUMAP #ProtectTheMoment #BrainHealth

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Protect the moment. 🎶

Songs. Lyrics. Memories tied to music.

Alzheimer’s doesn’t just take memories—it takes the moments that move us.

🧠 Protect your story.

#BrainHealth #AlzheimersAwareness #BlackHealthMatters

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What if memory had a voice… what would it say?
“I remember your laugh. Your favorite song. Your joy.”

Alzheimer’s takes more than memory—it takes moments.

Protect your brain. Protect your story. 🧠✨

#BrainHealth #AlzheimersAwareness #BlackHealthMatters

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Joy is medicine for your mind!

Dancing, laughing, celebrating—all boost memory & resilience over time.
Joy lowers stress, strengthens connection, and supports long-term brain health.

Protect your peace. Protect your brain.

#BlackJoy #BrainHealth #BAUMAP

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Memory loss can show up in ways you don’t expect. From changes in mood to getting lost in familiar places, early signs of cognitive decline are often overlooked—especially in Black communities. Help us better understand memory, aging, and health through the BAUMAP study.

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“It runs in my family…” 🧠 But that’s not the full story. The truth is—family history can increase risk, but it’s not the whole story. Your lifestyle, environment & access to care matter too. Help us better understand brain health in the Black community 🖤

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Black adults are ~2x more likely to develop Alzheimer’s 🧠 Why? Health disparities + lack of representation in research.
BAUMAP is working to change that—but we need YOU. Join today: https://t.co/7t36MBOolf

#BAUMAP #BrainHealth

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🗣️“It’s just a little forgetfulness…” But your brain health matters. That’s why the BAUMAP Study exists — to understand brain health in the Black community and make sure our stories are represented in research. Your experience and voice matters.

#BrainAwareness #BlackHealth

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🧠✨ Brain Health Check

Small daily habits = long-term brain protection.
Move your body. Challenge your mind. Stay connected. Eat well.
🖤 Black adults are 2x more likely to develop Alzheimer’s—awareness matters.

#BAUMAP #BrainHealth #BlackHealthMatters #AlzheimersAwareness

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🧠 Brain Health Check

How many of these did you do this week?

✔️Ate fruits/vegetables
✔️Stayed physically active
✔️Slept 7-8 hours
✔️Spent time with others
✔️Learned something new

Healthy habits support brain health and memory over time.

#BrainHealth #BAUMAP #HealthyAging

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🧠 Brain Food Spotlight

Certain foods may help support brain health and memory.
Try adding these to your meals this week:
🥬 Leafy greens
🐟 Fatty fish
🍓 Berries
🥜 Nuts & seeds
Small lifestyle habits today can support long-term brain health.

#BAUMAP #BrainHealth #HealthyAging

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🧠 What if your story could help protect someone else's memory?

Our stories are more than memories, they're lessons, traditions, laughter, resilience, and wisdom passed down through generations. Every experience we share helps shape the future of our families and our community!

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🧠Small daily habits can make a big difference for your brain. Your brain health is shaped by the small things you do every day like staying active, sleeping well, and staying connected can support brain health.

#BAUMAP #BrainHealth

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Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller — a pioneer in Alzheimer's research and one of the first Black psychiatrists in the United States His contributions helped shape our understanding of Alzheimer's disease and continue to inspire progress today. Representation in science matters.

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Representation matters in Alzheimer's research.

Join the free webinar "Why Representation Matters: Advancing ADRD Research & Brain Health Equity" on Feb 25 at 10 AM EST.

Learn how diverse research participation improves brain health outcomes.

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