Studies and surveys suggest that certain racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups may be at greater risk than others for cognitive decline and dementia, and that different groups are vulnerable to different risk factors. Understanding these differences is critical to developing appropriate risk assessments and diagnostic tools and providing the most effective interventions to minimize Alzheimer's disease risk for everyone. Read More
We don't know yet exactly how severe this flu season will be. But what we do know is that getting the flu shot is the most important thing you can do to protect yourself and your family and co-workers. Some people still believe that the flu shot can make you sick—and that just isn't true. Read More...
Hundreds of people gathered at Shiloh Baptist Church on Jan. 3 to pay tribute to Barbara Lett Simmons, a dedicated political and community activist who died on Dec. 22, 2012 at 85.
In an upbeat celebration filled with scripture readings, Simmons was praised as a tireless advocate of public education and political power for her adopted home town.
"Anyone who was running for an office citywide knew they had to visit Barbara Lett Simmons," said D.C. Councilman Vincent Orange (D-At Large). "I remember how she encouraged me to keep trying and never stop until I won my first seat on the council. Read More...
