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MIND Diet Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s in Black Americans – BlackDoctor.org
Cognitive decline, a gradual deterioration of mental abilities, is a growing concern worldwide. For Black Americans, this issue is particularly…
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Could a Cancer Drug Also Treat Alzheimer’s? Trials Are Testing It – BlackDoctor.org
(HealthDay News) — A new type of cancer drug might help treat brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, mouse studies suggest. The…
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Is it Alzheimer’s or Forgetfulness? 5 Signs to Tell – BlackDoctor.org
Everyone ages. The longer you live on earth, the more you will notice how things change–including your body and mind.…
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Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials: What You Need to Know
Alzheimer’s disease is the top neurodegenerative disorder in the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that…
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Is It Alzheimer’s? 5 Ways to Know for Sure
The “A” word is one we’d rather not hear. It makes us imagine the worst. People losing their ability to…
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NFL Legend Michael Irvin Opens Up About Wife’s Struggle with Alzheimer’s
Michael Irvin and his wife Sandy Harrell photographed in 2019 in Atlanta. PHOTO: DIA DIPASUPIL/GETTY Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin…
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3 Ways to Make Your Home Safer for Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s
Understanding the Need for a Dementia-Friendly Home Jennifer Reeder, AFA’s director of educational and social services, highlights the importance of…
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Brain Study Could Offer Hope to Black Americans with Alzheimer’s and Other Major Brain Diseases – BlackDoctor.org
The Cleveland Clinic has launched an initiative to determine early biomarkers of neurological disease before symptoms present and they’re looking…
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I Was Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 70… Here’s How I Turned My Life Around
Photo courtesy of Arthur Ronald Gooden Living with Alzheimer’s disease can be both challenging and frightening. However, stories of resilience…
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Tips for Traveling With a Loved One With Alzheimer’s
Experts are expecting this Memorial Day weekend to be the busiest yet, with nearly 44 million Americans projected to travel…
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