Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center

02/19/2026

Talking to your family about their health is an important first step in taking care of yourself and your health. Especially for African Americans, who face a disproportionately higher burden of heart disease, with significantly higher rates of hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, and heart failure, discussing can be crucial.

This , learn about why sharing family health history in the Black community is important, especially as chronic diseases are on the rise, by visiting rush.edu/news/talking-about-family-health-history

Why sharing family health history in the Black community is crucial, especially as chronic diseases are on the rise.

02/18/2026

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women, but from pregnancy risks to how their arteries function women face different challenges in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.

Learn more at rush.edu/news/womens-heart-health-facts-differ-mens

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Heart disease can also increase your risk for developing dementia.

So what health conditions increase the risk of heart disease?

02/17/2026

National recognizes how kindness is often easy to spread, and can be an important practice we incorporate into our everyday lives. Older adults can especially benefit from small and big gestures that show them they are prioritized and valued.

Read more at ilbrainhealth.org/2026/02/17/celebrate-random-acts-of-kindness-day/

02/17/2026

Research shows that helping others can be good for our . It reduces stress, improves our emotional well-being and even benefits our physical health. In short, doing good does you good.

This , keep an eye out for an opportunity to help someone with a random act of kindness or hold onto that warm feeling when someone helps you.

Get 50 ideas for small acts of kindness you can do at mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/kindness-and-mental-health/random-acts-kindness

02/16/2026

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“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” – Barack Obama

02/16/2026

Mentally stimulating activities such as reading, writing and learning a new language may be associated with the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study by researchers at Rush.

02/15/2026

February is ! There are lots of different ways that embroidery can offer some benefits to an older adult’s life, some of which can help improve cognitive health. Read more below!

02/14/2026

Today is National Day! Organ donation and transplantation saves thousands of lives each year. It helps heal and restore quality of life, and gives people a second chance at life, in many cases.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about organ donation at organdonor.gov/learn/faq

02/14/2026

from the RADC!

You can love yourself and prioritize by embracing healthy habits such as regular exercise, eating a nutritious diet, and stimulating your brain through meaningful social activity.

02/13/2026

Alzheimer’s disease, like other medical conditions, affects various communities differently.

Read more below about Black Americans and .