Memory Loss & the Brain



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	The Color of Risk African-Americans are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than whites. A new national program targets this dangerous disparity with community-based health education. Go to Article >>

	Caring for Culture Hispanics in Milwaukee are improving services for elders with Alzheimer's disease by customizing care to cultural attitudes toward dementia and medicine. Go to Article >>

	Minority Report Jennifer Manly’s research ensures that African-Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities are tested for dementia on a level playing field. Go to Article >>

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	Remembering the Future


Glossary
Antioxidant

Antioxidants are substances which help protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals, by breaking them down into harmless components or by preventing them from attacking cells. Vitamins A, C and E are antioxidant substances normally found in a healthy diet. Estrogen also has antioxidant properties. Antioxidant drugs are being investigated as possible treatments for cancer, to reduce the effects of aging, and to help prevent or treat stroke. Further Reading: Article : "THE BRAIN TREE" Article : "PUTTING GINGKO TO THE TEST" by Catherine E. Myers. Copyright © 2006 Memory Loss and the Brain