The initiative focuses on Black males, who are at a higher risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s. Alongside Stafford, sociologist Dr. Robert W. Turner, PhD, instructor in the Department of Population Health Sciences, examines the broader impact of mental health and stigma in sports. Their work has garnered support from the NFL Alumni Association and culminates in the annual Black Men’s Brain Health Conference, held in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association.
The WNBA has partnered with Opill, the first over-the-counter daily oral contraceptive in the U.S., and the nonprofit Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) to launch an initiative aimed...
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