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Alzheimer’s vs. Other Dementias: What’s the Difference?

Imagine struggling to remember your loved ones, the places you’ve been or even your own name. The haunting reality of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is a terrifying prospect for many individuals and their families. Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, gradually erodes memory, thinking and behavior, reaching a point where it hinders the simplest daily

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Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms: What Everyone Should Know

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often thought of as a disease that only impacts movement, but Parkinson’s affects many systems in the body. Parkinson’s symptoms are different from person to person and usually develop slowly over time. Research findings are varied as to whether Black and African Americans with PD experience a different rate of progression or

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Black Men Aren’t Superman: Health Screenings For Black Men at Any Age

New research has suggested that many Black men may not visit their doctor or partake in a health screening because they find the interaction stressful and don’t feel physicians give them enough useful information on how to make recommended lifestyle changes. The findings from a recent study stem from a series of focus groups with

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Halle Berry: Over 50 ‘Just Keeps Getting Better With Time’

From films like Boomerang, X-Men, Swordfish, Monster’s Ball and more, Halle Berry‘s timeless beauty has helped made her one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. Fifty-seven year old Berry is basically the spokeswoman for healthy aging, but she acknowledges the challenges of getting older. “It’s a lot harder than it used to be,” she told L.A.

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5 Digestive Disorders To Look Out For in Black Children

You know what it’s like. The kids come home from school and they’re under the weather. Runny nose, cough, fever, feeling yucky, and spreading all those lovely germs your way. But what if your child’s upset tummy and nausea are something more? More common in Black kids, issues like stomach inflammation, indigestion, and ulcers are

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