The significant increase in estimated risk means that roughly 514,000 Americans could develop dementia this year alone, with projections rising to approximately 1 million new cases annually by 2060. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A new study reveals that Americans over the age of 55 have a 42 percent chance […]
Stroke & Dementia in Black Men: 11 Ways to Thrive, Survive, and Manage the Risks
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability, with nearly 800,000 Americans having a stroke each year. Making matters worse, Black/African American men are at substantially higher risk for high blood pressure and strokes, according to medical experts. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure, especially […]