Quinn Kennedy Ph.D.

About

Quinn Kennedy, Ph.D., earned a Ph.D. in Psychology and completed postdoctoral training in Cognitive Aging, both at Stanford University. She is the Director of Aging Research at neuroFit and CEO and Founder of QK Consulting. Dr. Kennedy has over 20 years of research experience in investigating factors that affect older adults’ decision-making, memory, and performance. Her research 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. She has partnered with Peter Johnson of PW Johnson Wealth Management to launch an online webinar series designed to illustrate why cognitive boosting activities should be incorporated into your retirement plan. Through her consulting business, Dr. Kennedy works with companies to incorporate lifestyle activities that promote good cognitive function into their business model.

Recent Posts

Why Findings on Alcohol and Health Are So Confusing

Does your head spin when trying to understand recent findings on alcohol and health? How scientists classify abstainers and drinkers plays a big role.

Is Chronological Age a Meaningless Number?

How much should we rely on chronological age to determine when somebody should retire? Research suggests that functional age is much more important.

It’s Not Alzheimer’s Disease, It’s Perimenopause

Many women in their late 40s and early 50s experience memory problems, leading to fear of Alzheimer’s disease. Most likely, it's perimenopause-related brain fog.

What the Eyes Tell Us About the Brain

Eyes aren't just windows to our soul, but a gateway to understanding cognitive processes as well as brain health. Common sense eyecare behaviors can help maintain a healthy brain.

Your Memory Strategies Could Impede Your Ability to Remember

Common memory strategies and our beliefs about aging may hamper our ability to remember everyday details. A radical approach to memory training may hold the key to success.

How to Be Savvy About Brain-Boosting Products

Both the web and pharmacy stores are inundated with ‘brain-boosting’ products and supplements. Here's how to determine whether a product has scientific evidence to back up its claims.

Women May Have Worse Outcomes After a Brain Injury Than Men

Why do women often experience worse outcomes after a traumatic brain injury than men? Sex hormones and gender bias in clinical trials play a key role.

Chris Hemsworth Has the Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

Chris Hemsworth has the genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Here's what he can do to lower his odds.

Aging and Mindfulness

Why is learning mindfulness both easier and harder with age?