Losing Many Women in My Family to Dementia Inspired Me to Donate My Brain to Science
I hope more of us will donate their brains science to help improve medical understanding of this complex organ
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Sleep Apnea Is More Common Than You Think — and More Serious
Don't dismiss poor sleep as a normal part of aging. It could be sleep apnea, a disorder with serious health consequences.
The Top 5 Foods That Reduce Inflammation
These anti-inflammatory foods can reduce chronic inflammation and improve your health
Important Questions to Ask About Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Sharon Allison-Ottey shares what to ask your healthcare provider if you think you're developing dementia or notice signs in a loved one
The Personal and Financial Toll Alzheimer’s Takes on Women of Color
The costs of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease are high — and for women of color, they're even higher
Retiring Early Can Be Bad For the Brain
New study finds that people who retire early can suffer from accelerated cognitive decline.
Does Forgetting a Name or Word Mean That I Have Dementia?
Dementia, which is not technically a disease but a term for impaired ability to think, remember or make decisions, is one of the most feared impairments of old age.
Racism Linked to Cognitive Decline in African American Women
African Americans have higher rates of dementia and Alzheimer's disease than white Americans.
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