Black physicians are fascinated but not surprised by recent data that suggests Black people’s brains are likely to age faster than those of other races due to stressors such as racism.
, said he’s concerned that some may interpret the study to mean that Black people are naturally predisposed to Alzheimer’s. “That’s not the case at all. A lot of things contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s, like high blood pressure and diabetes. Also, chronic stress kills neurons or brain cells in the part of the brain responsible for making new memories,” Douyon said.
“We’re talking about Black folks experiencing these higher degrees of racialized stress, meaning we’re watching ourselves being murdered through racism, we’re watching ourselves not get jobs because of racism,” Grant said. “We’re watching ourselves not get housing and equal opportunities through racism. That creates a unique stress that nobody else experiences and our brains are being impacted by it.
King and Douyon also suggested playing board games, solving puzzles and reading as ways to exercise the brain.
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Neurologists say accelerated brain aging in Black people can be countered by lifestyle changesRecent data suggests Black people’s brains are likely to age faster than those of other races due to stressors such as racism. However, doctors say lifestyle changes and preventative care could help slow some of the decline. - NBCBLK
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