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A Focus on Brain Health Research in the African American Community

BlogBy Heather HooperFebruary 20, 2023

A Focus on Brain Health Research in the African American Community by Latorius Adams, MS, Social/Clinical Research Coordinator As we celebrate Black History Month, it is good to keep in mind a sobering statistic. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, African Americans are two to three times more likely than whites to develop dementia.  They are…

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