Previous research has shown that depression is associated with an increased risk of AD. At the same time, studies indicate that Black individuals are disproportionately affected by AD and related dementias compared to white individuals. So how might race, depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) be related? In a recent study conducted by Kamal and colleagues at McGill University in Canada, they looked at white matter hypointensities (WMHs) to investigate this question. The te

On Friday, February 13, 2026, FDSRC, in partnership with UC San Diego, proudly hosted The Heart & Soul of Black History, a Black History Month luncheon at the George L. Stevens Senior Center in San Diego. This special gathering brought together community members of all ages to celebrate culture, faith, music, and collective care while honoring the legacy and ongoing contributions of Black leaders and elders. The afternoon was filled with reflection, inspiration, and connectio

The BWITS-UCSD Team, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) and the Fourth District Seniors Resource...

Click on the link below to read about the challenges that Alzheimer's Disease presents the African American population, including higher...

Catch the BWITS Team at the Community Health & Resource Fair on February 5th at the Jackie Robinson YMCA! Come chat with us and learn...

" The number of US adults who will develop dementia each year was projected to increase from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to...

The prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) doubles every five years past age 65 and two thirds of those with AD are women. Among the top...

Check out the BWITS team at the 2024 KJLH Women's Health Expo ✨

Swapped our lab coats for paintbrushes, Catch the BWITS teams' recent social event!

When it comes to our memory, storing and recalling information is only half of the picture, forgetting is the other half. Forgetting is...

Myth: Alzheimer's symptoms are a normal part of aging. Truth: It is normal to have the occasional memory slip, such as not remembering...

We all have moments when our memory fails us, whether we forget the name of a person we just met or the reason why we came into a room....

You are what you eat! What if you are told that simply tweaking your diet could reduce your risks for Alzheimer's Disease and...

Sleep is important! This is a statement that many of us may have heard countless times in our lives. It may have been said by our parents...