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The first dementia prevention program covered by insurance

A science-based 12-week program including weekly expert coaching and optional comprehensive testing to help reduce dementia risk, think better, and feel better.

Coaching often covered by employer sponsored insurance

Nearly 1 in 2 dementia cases
‍
can be prevented

A 2024 Lancet Commission report determined that 45% of dementia cases are potentially preventable by addressing modifiable risk factors.

How BetterBrain empowers you

Performance

Enhance processing speed, memory, and focus. Target the root-causes of brain fog and mental fatigue

Prevention

Reduce the risk of dementia and protect your brain from decline.

Lifelong Well-Being

Enjoyment, meaning, and independence your whole life

How it works

Step 1

Understand

Test what matters for your brain across 10 body systems in a single dashboard.

Step 2

Plan

Get a personalized action plan ranked by impact, matched to your biology and budget.

Step 3

Act

Human coaches plus 24/7 AI to keep you on track. Vetted products curated for you.

Step 1

Understand

Test what matters for your brain across 10 body systems in a single dashboard.

Step 2

Plan

Get a personalized action plan ranked by impact, matched to your biology and budget.

Step 3

Act

Human coaches plus 24/7 AI to keep you on track. Vetted products curated for you.

clinical advisors

BetterBrain is continually evolving with expert-led, science-driven insights

Dr. Tommy Wood

Chief Science Officer

Now introducing pTau-217

A groundbreaking new blood test to detect Alzheimer's up to 20 years in advance so you can take action to slow or stop its progression.

World-class care
‍ covered by insurance

BetterBrain works using the same scientifically-proven methods as top tier Dementia prevention clinics. Just without the 2+ year wait and $10k price tag.

50 state availability, virtual

Comprehensive, ongoing support

Results shared only with you

In-person dementia prevention clinic

May be shared with employers, insurance

"Within  3 months, I was able to completely change my bloodwork"

This is some text inside of a div block.

“BetterBrain helped me cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.”

- Amy

“BetterBrain exceeded our expectations—4X the information we were looking for. It changed so much in my life.”

- Cara

"BetterBrain made it so easy to assess my risk & formulate a plan"

“I finally have a sense of control and stopped feeling hopeless about my brain health.”

- Sandra

“Incredible value. Unique access to cutting-edge science for your brain health.”

- Victoria

"They had the answer to every crazy question I had and the science to back it up"

Why our clients
‍love us

"Within  3 months, I was able to completely change my bloodwork"

Kim

BetterBrain member since 2023

“BetterBrain helped me cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.”

Amy

BetterBrain member since 2023

“BetterBrain exceeded our expectations—4X the information we were looking for. It changed so much in my life.”

Cara

BetterBrain member since 2023

"BetterBrain made it so easy to assess my risk & formulate a plan"

Ana

BetterBrain member since 2023

“Incredible value. Unique access to cutting-edge science for your brain health.”

Victoria

BetterBrain member since 2023

“I finally have a sense of control and stopped feeling hopeless about my brain health.”

Sandra

BetterBrain member since 2023

"They had the answer to every crazy question I had and the science to back it up"

Amy

BetterBrain member since 2023

Frequently asked questions

Is coaching covered by my insurance?+

For most eligible customers, yes. 92% of eligible customers pay $0 out of pocket because their insurance covers the coaching program. The best way to know is to check your eligibility directly. It only takes a few minutes and there is no credit card required: app.betterbrain.com/insurance-registration

Is BetterBrain coaching really $0?+

For most eligible customers, yes. 92% of eligible customers pay $0 out of pocket because insurance covers the program. Eligibility depends on your plan, so we run a quick check upfront and confirm any cost before you start. If you are not eligible through insurance, coaching is $1,499.

Why do you need my credit card?+

The card is held on file in case of a late cancellation within 24 hours of your appointment. It is not charged upfront, and this is not a subscription.

What is a Brain Health Coach?+

Your Brain Health Coach is a licensed healthcare professional, such as a registered nurse or registered dietitian, with specialized training in brain health and dementia prevention. They work one-on-one with you to turn your health picture into a personalized, evidence-based plan across nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress, and they work under the guidance of our medical advisory board.

How does the coaching program work?+

Coaching is a 12-week program with a dedicated Brain Health Coach. You start with a first session where your coach goes deep on your lifestyle, habits, and health history, then builds your plan. From there you meet up to weekly by video call to put it into practice. You can add bloodwork for $89 at any point, but it is never required. Most eligible customers pay $0 with insurance.

Do I need bloodwork to start coaching?+

No. You can start coaching without any lab work. After your first session, you can choose to add lab testing for $89 if you and your coach want deeper insight, but it is optional and never required to begin.

I have a deductible, how does that work?+

We run an eligibility check directly with your insurance and give you an exact estimate upfront. Under our BetterBrain Guarantee, we will never charge you more than that estimate.

Are the sessions virtual?+

Yes, all coaching sessions are by video call, so you can meet your Brain Health Coach from anywhere.

What is the BetterBrain Guarantee?+

We will never charge you more than the estimate we give you upfront. You will know your costs before your first session. No surprise bills, ever.

I'm not covered, what are my options?+

Self-Directed is completely free and includes a brain health assessment, personalized protocols, and 24/7 access to BeBe, our AI coach. Blueprint is $399 and Coaching is $1,499 cash pay. Both are HSA and FSA eligible and come with a money-back guarantee.

BetterBrain home

The first dementia prevention program covered by insurance

A science-based 90-day program with up to weekly expert coaching and optional comprehensive testing to help reduce dementia risk, think better, and feel better. $0 with insurance.

Coaching often $0 with employer sponsored insurance

Endorsed by

Annie Fenn, MD

Annie Fenn, MD

Mary Claire Haver, MD

Mary Claire Haver, MD

NFL Alumni Health

NFL Alumni Health

Nearly 1 in 2 dementia cases
‍
can be prevented

A 2024 Lancet Commission report determined that 45% of dementia cases are potentially preventable by addressing modifiable risk factors.

How BetterBrain empowers you

Performance

Enhance processing speed, memory, and focus. Target the root-causes of brain fog and mental fatigue

Prevention

Reduce the risk of dementia and protect your brain from decline.

Lifelong Well-Being

Enjoyment, meaning, and independence your whole life

How it works

From insights to action

A comprehensive assessment, a personalized action plan, and concierge coaching covered by insurance.

Measure

A single Brain Score that tells you where you stand across ten systems that impact your brain.

  • ✓Your Brain Score across 10 body systems
  • ✓Benchmarked against people like you
  • ✓50+ biomarkers and a 15-min cognitive test (optional)

Plan

Your coach weighs hundreds of techniques against your biology and makes an action plan with the few that will matter most.

  • ✓Built on the latest brain science
  • ✓Screens 100s of techniques and 1,000s of studies
  • ✓Surfaces the few that fit your biology

Act

Put the plan into motion, with up to weekly virtual sessions with your brain health coach.

  • ✓Big rocks and quick wins, ranked by impact
  • ✓Build, iterate, and optimize your plan with your coach
  • ✓Sessions, reminders, and 24/7 support in one place

Improve

Retest, watch your score climb, and adjust the plan as your biology changes.

  • ✓Retest your labs to see what's working
  • ✓Go deeper with coaching and additional testing
  • ✓Optimize the practices you care about most

Measure

A single Brain Score that tells you where you stand across ten systems that impact your brain.

  • ✓Your Brain Score across 10 body systems
  • ✓Benchmarked against people like you
  • ✓50+ biomarkers and a 15-min cognitive test (optional)

Plan

Your coach weighs hundreds of techniques against your biology and makes an action plan with the few that will matter most.

  • ✓Built on the latest brain science
  • ✓Screens 100s of techniques and 1,000s of studies
  • ✓Surfaces the few that fit your biology

Act

Put the plan into motion, with up to weekly virtual sessions with your brain health coach.

  • ✓Big rocks and quick wins, ranked by impact
  • ✓Build, iterate, and optimize your plan with your coach
  • ✓Sessions, reminders, and 24/7 support in one place

Improve

Retest, watch your score climb, and adjust the plan as your biology changes.

  • ✓Retest your labs to see what's working
  • ✓Go deeper with coaching and additional testing
  • ✓Optimize the practices you care about most

BetterBrain in action

No two approaches are the same

Maya, 43

Nancy, 65

Amit, 42

Joan, 59

Maya, 43

Action Plan

  • Begin strength training 2x/week and Zone 2 cardio 3x/week
  • Increase protein and fiber at breakfast to improve metabolic health
  • Start lipid-powering therapy discussion with clinician
  • Prioritize sleep consistency and reduce late-night alcohol

90-day follow-up

Stronger metabolic health, better energy, and improved cognitive resilience

  • Fasting insulin improved into a healthier range
  • ApoB reduced by 22%
  • Better daytime focus and steadier energy
  • Sleep efficiency improved with a more regular routine

Nancy, 65

Risks uncovered

Chronic anticholinergic use

Action Plan

  • Start fish oil and methylated B vitamins
  • Targeted dietary changes with continuous glucose monitor to minimize glucose spikes
  • Engage in 1 HIIT session and 2 full-body strength training sessions per week
  • Start using Xyzal instead of Benadryl to cut your exposure to harmful anticholinergics

90-day follow-up

Significantly reduced dementia risk and improved day-to-day function

  • Reduced homocysteine to optimal levels (reduce brain shrinkage 2X)
  • HbA1c levels reduced to pre-diabetic
  • Improved omega-3 ratio
  • Improved mood and energy

Amit, 42

Action Plan

  • Implement targeted sleep hygiene
  • Use a sauna for 20m daily (40% reduction in dementia risk)
  • Start Vitamin D and B vitamin supplementation
  • Experiment with a ketogenic diet

90-day follow-up

Significantly reduced dementia risk and improved cognitive function

  • Improved memory, concentration, and reasoning scores
  • Reduced homocysteine to optimal levels
  • Reported falling asleep faster and feeling better rested in the mornings

Joan, 59

Action Plan

  • Try Valacyclovir suppression therapy to potentially improve brain marker
  • Starting lipid lowering therapy
  • Bike at zone 2 heart rate for 45 minutes twice a week
  • Brush off your piano and consider lessons

‍

90-day follow-up

Significantly reduced dementia risk and improved cognitive function

  • Improve memory and processing speed
  • pTau-217 reduced to less concerning levels
  • ApoB lowered by 28%
  • Successfully enrolled in clinical trial

‍

The Depth Difference

50+ biomarkers your annual physical doesn't test.

Your annual physical screens for general health. We test 50+ markers tied to cognitive performance and dementia risk, then create a plan to help you improve your results.

Comprehensive Metabolic PanelComplete Blood CountStandard Lipid PanelHbA1CTSH

General health screening, not designed to detect brain health risks.

BetterBrain Essential Labs

50+ markers

ApoBHomocysteineVitamin B12hsCRPHbA1cLp(a)FolateUric acidOmega 3Vitamin DInsulinTriglyceridesTSHExecutive FunctionMemory+ 40 more brain-relevant markers

Curated by our advisor panel from peer-reviewed research.

Why these markers matter

Most clients find that they are suboptimal in the additional markers we test, each connecting to a different part of your brain health.

% of clients suboptimal

A sharper measure of cardiovascular risk than standard cholesterol. Your brain depends on healthy vessels.

Modifiable Risk

Homocysteine

Elevated levels are linked to brain shrinkage and cognitive decline, and easily lowered with B vitamins.

Brain Nutrition

Vitamin B12

Low B12 is associated with memory issues and faster cognitive aging. Easy to check, easy to fix when caught early.

A key marker of systemic inflammation, which drives vascular damage and accelerates cognitive decline when chronically elevated.

Testing is optional. Coaching starts without any lab work. After your first session, you and your coach may add Essential Labs for $89 for deeper insight.

Actions

Concierge care across all 12 practices that drive your brain and whole-body health.

BetterBrain coaches you across the full spectrum of practices that shape how you feel, how you think, and your dementia risk. Your plan focuses on the ones that matter most for you.

Sleep

Restorative recovery

Supplement

Targeted nutrients

Environment

Optimize surroundings

Moderate Toxins

Reduce exposure

Prevent Brain Damage

Guard against injury

World-class care
‍ covered by insurance

BetterBrain works using the same scientifically-proven methods as top tier Dementia prevention clinics. Just without the 2+ year wait and $10k price tag.

50 state availability, virtual

Comprehensive, ongoing support

Results shared only with you

In-person dementia prevention clinic

May be shared with employers, insurance

"Within  3 months, I was able to completely change my bloodwork"

This is some text inside of a div block.

“BetterBrain helped me cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.”

- Amy

“BetterBrain exceeded our expectations—4X the information we were looking for. It changed so much in my life.”

- Cara

"BetterBrain made it so easy to assess my risk & formulate a plan"

“I finally have a sense of control and stopped feeling hopeless about my brain health.”

- Sandra

“Incredible value. Unique access to cutting-edge science for your brain health.”

- Victoria

"They had the answer to every crazy question I had and the science to back it up"

Why our clients
‍love us

"Within  3 months, I was able to completely change my bloodwork"

Kim

BetterBrain member since 2023

“BetterBrain helped me cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.”

Amy

BetterBrain member since 2023

“BetterBrain exceeded our expectations—4X the information we were looking for. It changed so much in my life.”

Cara

BetterBrain member since 2023

"BetterBrain made it so easy to assess my risk & formulate a plan"

Ana

BetterBrain member since 2023

“Incredible value. Unique access to cutting-edge science for your brain health.”

Victoria

BetterBrain member since 2023

“I finally have a sense of control and stopped feeling hopeless about my brain health.”

Sandra

BetterBrain member since 2023

"They had the answer to every crazy question I had and the science to back it up"

Amy

BetterBrain member since 2023

BetterBrain's

clinical advisors

BetterBrain is continually evolving with expert-led, science-driven insights

Dr. Tommy Wood

Chief Science Officer

Frequently asked questions

Is coaching covered by my insurance?+

For most eligible customers, yes. 92% of eligible customers pay $0 out of pocket because their insurance covers the coaching program. The best way to know is to check your eligibility directly. It only takes a few minutes and there is no credit card required: app.betterbrain.com/insurance-registration

Is BetterBrain coaching really $0?+

For most eligible customers, yes. 92% of eligible customers pay $0 out of pocket because insurance covers the program. Eligibility depends on your plan, so we run a quick check upfront and confirm any cost before you start. If you are not eligible through insurance, coaching is $1,499.

Why do you need my credit card?+

The card is held on file in case of a late cancellation within 24 hours of your appointment. It is not charged upfront, and this is not a subscription.

What is a Brain Health Coach?+

Your Brain Health Coach is a licensed healthcare professional, such as a registered nurse or registered dietitian, with specialized training in brain health and dementia prevention. They work one-on-one with you to turn your health picture into a personalized, evidence-based plan across nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress, and they work under the guidance of our medical advisory board.

How does the coaching program work?+

Coaching is a 90-day program with a dedicated Brain Health Coach. You start with a first session where your coach goes deep on your lifestyle, habits, and health history, then builds your plan. From there you meet up to weekly by video call to put it into practice. You can add bloodwork for $89 at any point, but it is never required. Most eligible customers pay $0 with insurance.

Do I need bloodwork to start coaching?+

No. You can start coaching without any lab work. After your first session, you can choose to add lab testing for $89 if you and your coach want deeper insight, but it is optional and never required to begin.

I have a deductible, how does that work?+

We run an eligibility check directly with your insurance and give you an exact estimate upfront. Under our BetterBrain Guarantee, we will never charge you more than that estimate.

Are the sessions virtual?+

Yes, all coaching sessions are by video call, so you can meet your Brain Health Coach from anywhere.

What is the BetterBrain Guarantee?+

We will never charge you more than the estimate we give you upfront. You will know your costs before your first session. No surprise bills, ever.

I'm not covered, what are my options?+

Self-Directed is completely free and includes a brain health assessment, personalized protocols, and 24/7 access to BeBe, our AI coach. Blueprint is $399 and Coaching is $1,499 cash pay. Both are HSA and FSA eligible and come with a money-back guarantee.