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Racism linked to cognitive decline in African American women

  • Written by Lynn Rosenberg, Professor of Epidemiology, Boston University
Racism linked to cognitive decline in African American womenFor African-American women, experiencing racism can contribute to a variety of health issues.Getty Images / monkeybusinessimages

African Americans have higher rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease than white Americans. Chronic stress, associated with cognitive impairment and reduced volume in the brain’s memory area, could be a...

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