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Have you ever wondered if any of those 'brain-boosting' products have scientific evidence to back up their claims? Do they work—or is it just a marketing ploy? Join cognitive aging specialist Dr. Quinn Kennedy to learn how to separate fad from fact when it comes to “brain boosting” supplements and brain training products. We will cover some perils of doing an internet search for "brain boosting" supplements and then walk through a hierarchy of reputable search sites. Dr. Kennedy also will share scientific findings on brain training products. Walk away with the knowledge and resources to make savvy decisions for yourself about whether or not the latest brain-boosting product is worth the hype.

Dr. Quinn Kennedy earned a PhD in Psychology and completed postdoctoral training in Cognitive Aging, both at Stanford University.  She is the Director of Aging Research at neuroFit and Founder of QK Consulting.  Dr. Kennedy’s 20+ years of research in adult aging has been recognized through multiple awards, grants, and peer reviewed journal publications including Psychological Science, Psychology of Aging, and Journals of Gerontology.  With her collaborators, her work has been featured on Channel 2 news,  NPR,  The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Science. Dr. Kennedy is a popular speaker on healthy cognitive aging and conducts the workshop, Planning for your late life brain: habits you can build now to maintain cognitive function later, through Stanford Continuing Studies, and is a guest contributor to Psychology Today.