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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Glossary
Medial Temporal Lobes

The medial temporal lobes are the brain areas lying on the inner side of each temporal lobe. ("Medial" means "towards the middle" of the brain). This area of the brain includes several areas that are critical for new memory formation, including the hippocampus. by Catherine E. Myers. Copyright © 2006 Memory Loss and the Brain