The Women's Brain Health Initiative (WBHI) was in Halifax last week for the second stop in its six-city national Mind Over Matter tour. Hosted by Deloitte Canada, the tour is raising awareness of the need for research into the diseases that affect women's brains as they age, and educating Canadians about how to stay brain healthy longer.

HALIFAX, Nov. 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Pictured from left to right are: Lynn Posluns Founder and President, Women's Brain Health Initiative, Paula Gallagher Consulting Partner, Deloitte, Dr. Melissa K. Andrew Geriatrician, Dalhousie University, The Honourable Leo Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness and Minister of Seniors.

Image with caption: "Pictured from left to right are: Lynn Posluns Founder and President, Women's Brain Health Initiative, Paula Gallagher Consulting Partner, Deloitte, Dr. Melissa K. Andrew Geriatrician, Dalhousie University, The Honourable Leo Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness and Minister of Seniors. (CNW Group/Women's Brain Health Initiative (WBHI))". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20131118_C8518_PHOTO_EN_33458.jpg

SOURCE: Women's Brain Health Initiative (WBHI)