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Alzheimer's disease usually begins in people 65 or older, but in rare instances it can affect individuals as young as 30. Your risk increases with age; an estimated one in eight people over 65 have Alzheimer's disease, and nearly half of people age 85 and older have the disease.
The award-winning actress talks about the brain disorder that affected her father and how she’s using her platform to help give caregivers a voice
Do vibration plates work? Should you try a weighted vest or a mini trampoline workout? Our expert weighs in on what you need to know about the latest fitness trends taking over social media
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In this episode of WomenTalk, we’ll learn all about the link between heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Bladder cancer is not just a white man’s disease — and when Black women get bladder cancer, they often have worse outcomes
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Cuando las mujeres de raza negra desarrollan cáncer de vejiga, sus desenlaces clínicos frecuentemente son peores que los de sus contrapartes de raza blanca. Entérate de por qué ocurre eso.
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