This essay critically explores the intersection of brain health and dementia research within the context of Black men's lived experiences. It interrogates dominant narratives of brain health that pri...

Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.

Darlingtina K. Esiaka's project aims to address challenges in the early detection and diagnosis of cognitive impairment in low- and middle-income countries by leveraging low-cost, mobile, wearabl...

Introduction One strategy for early detection of risk of dementia is identification of subjective cognitive decline (SCD). However, there is a paucity of data examining the intricate interplay betwe...

Background: Despite various hypotheses, including differences in longevity, hormones, genetics, and neuroanatomy, the reasons for the higher prevalence of Alzheimer's disease in older women compared t...

The effect of race and socioeconomic status on sleep disorders has significant effects on the availability of healthcare and health outcomes. This paper examines how race and SES contribute to sleep h...

This cross-sectional study assesses local hospital segregation in US hospitals, defined as the difference between the racial composition of a hospital’s

Decades of evidence shows that exercise leads to healthier, longer lives. Researchers are just starting to work out what it does to cells to reap this reward. Decades of evidence shows that exercise l...

A new study establishes the critical role of flavanols, nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables, in mitigating age-related memory loss.

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This cohort study uses neuroimaging to examine the association of racial discrimination with alterations in resting-state functional connectivity and

Background and ObjectiveGrowing evidence supports an association between sleep quality and risk of dementia. However, little is known about whether objectively measured sleep duration and quality infl...

The candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Darlingtina Esiaka within the Center for Health Equity Transformation, specifically conducting research on social determinants of health and aging out...

Background Past research suggests that subjective cognitive decline serves as an early and potentially important indicator that individuals may be at risk for future cognitive decline or neurodegenera...