Alzheimers

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August 3, 2022
New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems.
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September 30, 2021
The approval of a controversial new drug for Alzheimer's disease, Aduhelm, is shining a spotlight on mild cognitive impairment.
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December 21, 2018
Rapper Q-Tip's recent social media post about his mother highlights how Alzheimer's impacts the Black community.
June 28, 2016
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history who uplifted the women’s game
July 11, 2013
BlackHealthMatters.com - It happens to most of us: Our sense of smell decreases as we grow older. But, a new…
April 9, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - African-Americans with a particular gene are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease in old age as…
May 24, 2012
When Lil’ Kim, whose birth name is Kimberly Jones, learned that her estranged father Linwood Jones was battling Alzheimer’s Disease…
April 18, 2012
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - The most successful coach in women's college basketball is stepping down...
March 27, 2012
NEWVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Mourners are crowding into a small church in rural southeastern Alabama for the funeral of the…
January 9, 2012
theGRIO REPORT - A study out tomorrow shows that nicotine patches may improve memory loss in older adults, even non-smokers.…
October 24, 2011
In a new study, diabetes appears to dramatically increase a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of…
April 7, 2010
VIDEO - One possible reason? The two groups are also have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure and…
March 9, 2010
VIDEO - It's an increase in Alzheimer's cases at a time when heart disease, breast cancer and prostate cancer deaths…