If you’re juggling a lot of responsibilities, it’s certainly not surprising that you’ll forget things occasionally. However, memory loss is ... Read More
Alzheimer's
Why Black People Should Be Using Music to Boost Brain Health
Music has always been at the heart of Black culture—a tool for storytelling, healing, resistance, and celebration. Whether through gospel’s ... Read More
Why Blacks Aren’t Qualifying for Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials, And What Can Be Done About It
Despite the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, African Americans and Hispanics are underrepresented in clinical trials. A recent USC ... Read More
5 Reasons Black People Are at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s – & How to Fight It
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis affecting millions of people worldwide. However, research shows that Black Americans ... Read More
5 SCIENCE-BACKED Ways the Food You Eat Changes Your Brain
If you’ve heard "you are what you eat," you already know. But turns out, this is more than just a catchy slogan. What it really means is ... Read More
Does Marijuana Use Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Bad news for Mary Jane enthusiasts. According to a study, pot could restrict blood flow to the brain, which in turn, may affect your memory ... Read More
A 10-Year Trial Found a Diet to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s in Black Americans
Cognitive decline, a gradual deterioration of mental abilities, is a growing concern worldwide. For Black Americans, this issue is ... Read More
Could a Cancer Drug Also Treat Alzheimer’s? Trials Are Testing It
(HealthDay News) — A new type of cancer drug might help treat brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, mouse studies suggest. The drugs block an ... Read More
“I Shouldn’t Have to Fight This Hard”: Yvette Nicole Brown on Caregiving
Yvette Nicole Brown, widely known for her roles in hit TV shows like "Community" and "The Odd Couple", has taken on a role in her personal ... Read More
Alzheimer’s Hits Black Women Hard. This Study Wants to Find Out Why
Alzheimer's disease is a complex condition that disproportionately affects Black women. The Black Women Inflammation and Tau Study (B-WITS) ... Read More
6 Ways to CONQUER ADLs with Alzheimer’s
Many of us have seen it. Your loved one begins to fade gradually. Memory worsens, hygiene diminishes, the body weakens, and slowly but ... Read More
Is it Alzheimer’s or Forgetfulness? 5 Signs to Tell
Everyone ages. The longer you live on earth, the more you will notice how things change--including your body and mind. Aging is a natural ... Read More
