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Nutrition for Cognitive Health
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2 p.m. EST
A presentation for registered dietitians exploring the role of Nutrition in Cognitive health and aging.
Join Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for a special webinar in partnership with HHS and Humane World for Animals, focused on evidence-based strategies to support healthy cognitive aging.
This webinar was developed in response to growing interest from registered dietitians working with older adult populations. The session will explore the latest scientific and clinical research on plant-based nutrition and brain health, followed by practical, food-based strategies for clinical application.
Participants will gain valuable insights into how dietary patterns influence cognitive function, aging, and overall brain health, along with actionable tools to support patients and clients in clinical and community settings.
Continuing Education
This webinar is intended for dietitians and has been submitted to the CDR, pending 1 CEU for RDs and NDTRs in live attendance.
Featured Topics Include:
- Nutrition and cognitive aging research
- Plant-based dietary patterns and brain health
- Practical clinical applications
Speakers:
Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Dr. Barnard is the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and an adjunct professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes patients funded by the National Institutes of Health. He has authored more than 80 scientific publications, as well as a number of books.
Anna Herby, DHSc, RD, CDCES, is the nutrition education specialist for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine, especially better nutrition, and higher standards in research. Her work focuses on educating healthcare professionals and the general public on the role of nutrition in preventing, managing, and reversing chronic disease. Prior to joining the Physicians Committee, she worked as a clinical dietitian and Food for Life instructor at Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits, Calif. Dr. Herby received her Master of Science in nutrition from Bastyr University in Seattle and went on to earn a Doctor of Health Sciences from the University of Bridgeport.
