Patricia Faust
2025
Fluxx Award Winner!
Patricia Faust was honored as the Fluxx award winner in the Health and Wellness, USA Division:
Gerontology Innovator
in Preventive
Cognitive Care
‘Fluxx is a global platform dedicated to recognizing the disruptors, innovators, and trailblazers who push beyond
the status quo.’
The Book
that Started it All!
Over the past century, we have added nearly thirty years to human life expectancy. However, the brain was never designed for this duration. We extended lifespan but we didn’t extend brainspan at the same pace.
If you are over the age of 40, 'The Boomer Brain' was written for you! Brain aging takes a toll on our brain function, and it happens without our knowledge. You can’t see your brain age but you sure can feel the losses. Thankfully, we all have the power to change our brains!
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Understanding how your lifestyle history impacts your Alzheimer’s risks is an important part of planning for your ageless brain. Remember, your brain doesn’t know how old you are! It is never too late to change your brain! For yourself or as a wonderful gift, The Boomer Brain is available now at
Pat has written a comprehensive guide to understanding and navigation the intricacies of cognitive aging. The Boomer Brain is a beacon of hope for those seekling to enrich their later years."
Dr. Sarah McKay
Founder of the Neuroscience Academy
NEW! INSIDE! BLOGS!
• Finding Peace in Chaos!
• Brainspan: The Missing Metric of Longevity!
What's
Happening!
March/April 2026
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This might be a crazy way to start off this article, but I was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford Ohio. Well, the men’s basketball team just finished off their regular scheduled season– UNDEFEATED!! 31-0. They of course, won their conference division. And the women’s basketball team also won their conference division! Both teams go on to play in their conference championships. Hopefully, both teams will earn their place in the National Championship tournament. Woo Hoo Miami!! We are cheering for you.
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This newsletter is a little late giving you this information. March 9 – March 13 is Brain Week. The Virtual Brain Health Center is offering an awesome week of Brain Health Programming. The contributors are the best of the best in their specific approaches to brain health. All the week’s programming is FREE! You do have to register to be a part of this amazing week of the brain!
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Look at this!
Congratulations! On behalf of the London Organization of Skills Development (LOSD), I am pleased to extend a warm invitation to you for the LOSD Excellence Awards. It is with great pleasure that you have been selected for an award in the Health Category: Frontier in Cognitive Health “For your pioneering leadership in cognitive aging and brain health, translating neuroscience into actionable strategies that protect decisioning-making and well-being in later life.” The award ceremony will take place on May 2nd, 2026, 4PM Approx at The University of Oxford, Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HP, United Kingdom.
I am truly honored to be a recipient of this prestigious award.
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Recognitions for March 2026:
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National Nutrition Month
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Wellderly Week (March 19 – 21) – celebrating active seniors
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March for Meals Month
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2026 Cincinnati Heart Mini-Marathon and Walk (March 15) – Cincinnati Ohio
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St. Patrick’s Day – March 17th
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Spring Equinox – March 20 (YAY!!)
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Opening Day / Cincinnati Reds – March 26th
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As for my speaking calendar:
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April 11, 2026: The GE Retirees Luncheon. The Inside Workings of the Aging Brain.
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May 2026: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) through the University of Cincinnati. That lecture will be on Nutrition and the Brain / Gut Connection.
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Hopefully, by my next newsletter I will have many more dates filled in for speaking engagements. I can host virtual presentations. If you are interested in having me speak at your next meeting, luncheon, or health and wellness event please contact me at
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But Wait, There's More!
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My friends, Dr. Krystal Culler and LeAnne Stuver have created The Virtual Brain Health Center. It is by far the best source for everything you ever wanted to know about brain health. They are both brilliant!
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The following are some sections from the latest newsletter that offer you the opportunity to get an inside look of what VBHC has to offer. It is worthwhile to check out their website and learn of all the amazing opportunities to learn about brain health from many different experts.
https://virtualbrainhealthcenter.com/events/
Lifelong Learning
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Lifelong learning plays a powerful role in brain health at every age.
In this video, LeAnne Stuver M.Ed. BSN, our Director of Lifelong Learning at the Virtual Brain Health Center, joins Silver Strides as part of their Lifelong Learning series. Watch to learn how continued learning strengthens the brain, why virtual connection matters, and simple ways to support cognitive health through curiosity and engagement.
Watch Now! Download the FREE infographic on "How Lifelong Learning Builds A Better Brain" on our website.
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What is brain training?
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Brain training remains one of the top questions we hear at the Virtual Brain Health Center.
Let's Talk Brain Health!
Podcast
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I recently had the opportunity to interview one of the leading experts in this space, a neuroscientist who has spent his entire career developing the most well-researched brain training programs at BrainHQ, supported by more than 300 published studies.
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In this episode, we break down what counts as brain training, what does not, and why the brain requires real challenge to drive neuroplasticity.
Tune in to find out how you can intentionally train your brain at any age and better understand the notion of brain fitness.
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Thanks for being with me throughout this Brain Health Journey! I am looking forward to a breakout year ahead.
With Gratitude, Pat