National Brain Awareness Week (March 12-18) is a time of year when the general public and health professionals alike turn their attention to the importance of brain health. It is important to note that often the first signs of an unhealthy brain are lapses in memory, poor concentration, and an inability to focus.

The Free Online Memory Test is now available in an easy-to-use format that allows visitors to gauge the health of their brain, and to track changes in short-term and working memory over time.  The assessment is based on patient reported outcomes, an exciting and innovative new technology in the world of research.

“The Free Online Memory Test allows individuals to take a scientifically-based assessment that can pinpoint potential problems with their cognitive functioning,” says Quincy Bioscience co-founder and President, Mark Underwood. “We are excited to offer this resource as a free service to those who are concerned about how optimally they are aging.”

Prevagen, recently voted #1 Brain Health Supplement on the market, is proven to improve cognitive functioning in areas such as memory, concentration, and sleep.

For more information, see the Free Online Memory Test website.

 About Quincy Bioscience
Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery and development of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s technology focuses on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.

About Brain Awareness Week
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.  BAW is sponsored by The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives.

Susie forgot her kids’ names.
Tim left his keys in the fridge.
Rob looked for his glasses while they were on his head where he left them.

Most adults have had them- those moments where it feels like you left your brain somewhere.  Typically called a “senior moment”, these forgetful times can range from funny to worrisome.

Prevagen wants to bring attention to the importance of good brain health by entertaining us with some humorous episodes of forgetfulness – call them “Prevagen Moments.”

There are the famous moments we’ve all seen; political figures forgetting executive branches of the government, celebrities forgetting song lyrics, and the occasional Average Joe who forgets something important and lands on the front page of the news.

Prevagen wants everyone to know that they are not the only one that has these forgetful moments.

In fact, the whole world is full of moments that could potentially have been avoided with Prevagen!  Prevagen is a one-of-a kind supplement that has proven to help with everyday memory like word recall, learning, and short-term memory.

Take a look at our new Facebook feature, Prevagen Moments. We’ve collected some of the funniest (and most embarrassing) forgetful moments.

Got a funny, famous (or not so famous) memory lapse moment?  Share it with us at www.facebook.com/prevagen.

Enjoy!

About Quincy Bioscience
Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery and development of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s technology focuses on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.

Prevagen is a one-of-a kind brain health supplement that has proven to improve memory. The active ingredient in Prevagen is a patented compound called ‘apoaequorin,’ a jellyfish-derived protein which is a bio-identical match to the calcium-binding proteins (CaBP) produced in the human brain.

Quincy Bioscience has found that consumers are very interested to know how Prevagen helps people. Now they have the option to find out for themselves. The new website features and interactive map of the United States. Icons indicate where a Prevagen review can be heard or, in some cases, watched. Each type of cognitive benefit varies among the testimonials but a sharper and clearer memory is the most commonly reported benefit.

Stories about Prevagen become more relevant to the public when hearing them directly from the customer. Testimonials such as Dianne J. from San Diego, CA, “I began to get the effect of restored memories within three to five days and it was so good to be sharp again that I actually would be able to memorize my bankcards.” Tina S. from Palos Park, IL explains, “It’s been a real confidence boost to know that you’re clear minded, and you can get what you need to get done and not be concerned about wasting time and forgetting to do everyday things.”

“Prevagen Reviews has been designed to give our customers and prospective customers a place to go and hear (not just read) Prevagen® testimonials from satisfied users. People can hear how drastically Prevagen can improve someone’s life.” explained Quincy Bioscience President Mark Underwood.

Visit Prevagen Reviews (prevagenreviews.com) to hear the life-changing effects of Prevagen.

About Quincy Bioscience
Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery and development of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s technology focuses on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.

Anyone who may be interested in trying Prevagen is now invited to take part in a contest to win a free three-month supply. This contest is available on Prevagen’s Facebook fan page through Sunday, November 20, 2011.

“Losing mental capacity is the biggest fear about aging for baby boomers and seniors,” said Quincy Bioscience President Mark Underwood. “We believe in making this product widely available in order to help people who have memory loss concerns.”

Along with the contest, Facebook fans find relevant and helpful discussion to assist them in reaching their goals for better brain health. Facebook fans also have access to exclusive discounts for Prevagen, saving on average more than $150 per year over non-Facebook fans.

Prevagen contains the active ingredient apoaequorin, a calcium-binding protein originally discovered in a specific species of jellyfish found in the Puget Sound. Research on the brain benefits of apoaequorin have been going on for more than a decade.

Prevagen was recently featured at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Paris, France, where the study, “The Effects of the Calcium Binding Protein Apoaequorin on Memory and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults” was presented. In the study, Prevagen improved short-term memory, word recall, and learning over 90 days.

About Quincy Bioscience

Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s products focus on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.

Quincy Bioscience President Mark Underwood will be presenting research demonstrating the use of the unique supplement Prevagen® which can improve short-term memory, learning, and word recall.  Mr. Underwood will also share how the use of Prevagen combined with other lifestyle tips can support healthy brain aging.

“Losing mental capacity is the biggest fear about aging for baby boomers and seniors,” said Underwood.  “Speaking to store owners and managers at the Natural Products Northwest Conference is an excellent opportunity to provide Prevagen training in order to help their customers who have memory loss concerns.”

Prevagen contains the active ingredient apoaequorin, a calcium-binding protein originally discovered in a specific species of jellyfish found in the Puget Sound.  Research on the brain benefits of apoaequorin have been going on for more than a decade.

Prevagen was recently featured at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Paris, France, where the study, “The Effects of the Calcium Binding Protein Apoaequorin on Memory and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults” was presented.

About Quincy Bioscience

Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s products focus on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.

About The Natural Products Association Northwest

The Natural Products Association Northwest (NPA NW) is a non-profit professional trade association that supports health and wellness and is dedicated to the natural/organic foods and products industry.

The Better Memory Tour will travel via the Prevagen Express to health food centers and health expos across the country in order to help educate the public on the importance of taking proactive steps toward better brain health.  A free memory survey which assesses everyday working memory will be offered to all attendees.  Participants will be given the opportunity to retake the memory assessment online at regular monthly intervals at no cost, giving people the opportunity to track brain performance over time.

The September 21^st launch of the Better Memory Tour also coincides with World Alzheimer’s Day, a day set aside by Alzheimer associations around the globe to pay tribute to those currently living with, or have lived with, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as to recognize the tireless work of caregivers who strive to make life better for people with dementia.

“The Better Memory Tour is an effort to reach out to communities across the country to let them know the importance of taking charge of your brain,” said Quincy Bioscience President Mark Underwood.  “We believe Prevagen, along with lifestyle modifications, can make a significant difference in keeping the brain sharp in aging.”

The Prevagen Express kicks off the tour in Baltimore in September and then heads west to Seattle in October making stops in Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and throughout Washington state.  In November the Prevagen Express will be in Florida making stops in Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg and The Villages.

Future dates are still being scheduled so please call 888-814-0814 to schedule a visit to your favorite local health food store.

Prevagen was recently featured at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Paris, France, where the study, “The Effects of the Calcium Binding Protein Apoaequorin on Memory and Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults” was recently presented.  The trial found that apoaequorin, the active ingredient in Prevagen, was able to improve learning, short-term memory, and word recall over ninety days in adults over forty years old experiencing memory concerns.

About Quincy Bioscience

Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s products focus on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.

The Vity Awards are sponsored by industry leading Vitamin Retailer magazine and honor the top selling vitamins and supplements in each category based on feedback from health food store retailers across the country.

Prevagen is the only supplement to contain the breakthrough ingredient ‘apoaequorin’, a naturally-derived protein from a jellyfish which is neuroprotective and proven to improve memory by addressing the age-related calcium imbalance in brain cells.

“We are very pleased Prevagen has become the preferred memory supplement in a short period of time,” says Quincy Bioscience President Mark Underwood.  “Our customers have been telling us how much Prevagen has helped them with thinking, learning, and memory.  We are thankful to receive this award confirming their experience.”

Calcium in the nervous system is a requirement for vital brain cell functions.  Research has shown the natural course of aging produces calcium imbalances which affect the ability to remember. Apoaequorin helps restore calcium balance by buffering intracellular calcium and improve the health and function of brain cells leading to better memory.

Prevagen is available in health food stores and pharmacies nationwide.  Retailers interested in carrying Prevagen can call (888) 814-0814.

About Quincy Bioscience

Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery and development of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s products focus on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.

September marks the 3rd year anniversary date of the launch of the innovative brain health supplementPrevagen®. Manufacturer Quincy Bioscience is using the occasion to announce Prevagen has reached a significant milestone ‚Äì Prevagen is now available in over 6,000 stores nationwide including both independent health food stores and Rite Aid pharmacies across the country.

“The growth in distribution reflects the growing number of customers who are concerned about their memory and is a measure of the effectiveness of the product. As a company we are very excited about how well received Prevagen has been, clearly consumers are very pleased with Prevagen and its results,” says Quincy Bioscience co-founder Mark Underwood.

“Cognitive decline in aging can occur in anyone – regardless of income, education, or geography and so it is important for us to reach consumers wherever they may shop. The customer who supports their local independent health food store may be completely different from the shopper who wants corner store convenience of a Rite Aid pharmacy,” says Tom Dvorak, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Quincy Bioscience.

Good Timing for New Technology

The baby boomer generation includes 78 million Americans who are living longer than any preceding generation and arguably leading fuller lives. It follows that demand for products which can preserve and promote health is growing. A recent report by Packaged Facts, a publisher of consumer market research, estimates U.S. retail sales of nutritional supplements exceeded $9 billion in 2009, an increase of 8% over 2008. This growth is in contrast to many other industries whose growth was negative over the same time period.

Prevagen, a brain health supplement, contains a first-in-class active ingredient called apoaequorin which has shown to protect brain cells and improve cognition in adults. Apoaequorin, which comes from a species of jellyfish called Aequorea victoria, is a calcium-binding protein. In humans calcium-binding proteins are utilized to maintain calcium balance which is critical to proper cell function. In the aging process calcium-binding proteins diminish, leaving neurons susceptible to calcium toxicity.

Apoaequorin has proven to be neuroprotective in pre-clinical studies performed at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has shown to be effective at improving aspects of cognition such as spatial working memory and executive function in human studies conducted by Quincy Bioscience.

Business Success in Difficult Times

The Small Business Administration says 66% of small businesses fail in four years. Quincy Bioscience, now in its 6th year, has grown from 3 employees in 2004 to 45 employees currently and the company plans to keep up its pace of hiring in the near future. Moving from an office space of 5,500 square feet to a building with 25,000 square feet has provided the room for future employees.

Additionally, the Quincy Animal Health division was launched in 2010 and is developing a brain health supplement using apoaequorin for the growing population of senior dogs and cats. Like the human market, pets have enjoyed better primary care and living longer lives but with longer lives come brain aging signs of cognitive decline. Increasingly veterinarians are identifying the symptoms and diagnosing Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). Data of the product’s effectiveness in aged dogs are very positive. Product launch is anticipated in the 4th quarter this year.

About Quincy Bioscience

Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s products focus on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.

Prevagen showed statistically significant improvement over placebo at Day 60 in measures of spatial working memory and executive function in thirty five generally healthy adults reporting memory concerns prior to the start of the trial. The Prevagen arm showed a 14% reduction in the number of total errors compared to Day 0. The average age of this initial cohort was 61 years old and sixty eight percent of the participants were female. A statistically significant improvement was also seen in the change from baseline (Day 0) measurements. “We are encouraged by what this preliminary look at the data from this study has shown us,” said KC Lerner, Manager of Business Development.

Prevagen contains the calcium-binding protein apoaequorin. Apoaequorin has demonstrated neuroprotection in pre-clinical studies performed at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Apoaequorin was originally isolated from Aequorea victoria, a species of jellyfish found in the Puget Sound.

“The relationship between intracellular calcium imbalance and age-related cognitive decline is well-established. The data shows that Prevagen is a new tool for staying cognitively fit as we age. With 78 million baby boomers getting older every day, helping people with memory concerns is our first priority,” said Quincy Bioscience President Mark Underwood. Quincy Bioscience is also looking at several health conditions that are believed to be the result of disruptions in calcium homeostasis and intends to study the effect of Prevagen in these conditions.

About Quincy Bioscience

Quincy Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Quincy Bioscience is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel compounds to fight the aging process. The company’s products focus on restoring calcium balance related to neurodegenerative disorders and other destructive age-related mechanisms.