When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s Disease is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind. While Alzheimer’s is ... Read More
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This Clinical Trial Wants to Help Black Families Dealing with Dementia
For Black families navigating the complexities of dementia, a new initiative offers not just support, but an opportunity to reshape the ... Read More
Is Your Parent Showing Signs Of Alzheimer’s? How To Tell…
Chances are, you have a friend, coworker, or relative who is currently caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. With over six million ... Read More
World’s Youngest Alzheimer’s Patient is Only 19 Years Old!
If you're like most people, when you think of Alzheimer's Disease, you picture an old person who can't remember things or someone losing ... Read More
Losing Your Memory? Here Are 10 Reasons Why…
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
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
