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Healthcare Annual

D Magazine

Allison Hatfield and Layten Praytor

From executive physicals and workplace conversations about perimenopause to the rise of the longevity economy, leaders are rethinking what it takes to live longer and perform better.

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While executive health programs have traditionally focused on physical measures such as fitness, body composition and cardiovascular health, cognitive performance is increasingly being recognized as equally important for leaders responsible for decision-making, communication and problem-solving."The Neck-Up Checkup" Jennifer Zientz, deputy director of programs at Center for BrainHealth, argues that routine preventive health care lacks a standard cognitive assessment component: “The ‘neck-up checkup’ doesn’t really exist.” Instead, she advocates for executives to give brain health the same attention they give physical health. Center for BrainHealth's Concierge BrainHealth Index establishes a baseline of cognitive performance and helps executives identify neuroscience-informed strategies to improve focus, resilience, and overall performance over time.Read the full story at D Magazine

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Jennifer Zientz, MS, CCC-SLP

Director of Programs

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Concierge BrainHealth Index

Monitoring fitness is essential for your brain. Improve your current state of brain performance with personalized feedback and strategies that give you a mental edge.