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UCI News, September 19, 2024

Who Wants to Be a Study Subject

"These are areas that are important to Black people. Issues around trust, research, brain health, relationships and racial discrimination are things people care about; it’s not random. It signals that we know these things are important and helps engage our study participants." (Karen Lincoln)
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Black Enterprise , February 7, 2024

New Study Shows Black People Lose Sleep Over Police Killing Unarmed Black People

"However, higher incomes, having a college degree, and living in neighborhoods with more resources [don’t] necessarily protect African Americans from poor sleep quality because they are still subjected to stressors linked to law enforcement, racism, work environments, families, and neighborhoods regardless of socioeconomic status. Racism rather than race is a marker of risk for sleep problems." (Karen Lincoln)
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The New York Times, February 5, 2024

After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Sleep Worsens — but Only for Black People

"Black people in the United States are more likely than white people to report that they do not sleep much, research shows. On average, they live in louder neighborhoods, work longer hours and pick up more late-night shifts — concerning to public health experts, since sleep deprivation is linked to chronic health issues and early death." (Karen Lincoln)
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Forbes, January 23, 2024

Older Adults Embracing Technology, AARP Reports

"Many older adults residing in rural areas have less access to technology than those residing in urban and suburban areas. Affordability is another issue for some older adults. " (Karen Lincoln)
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Health, November 20, 2023

Prevent Dementia By Addressing These Risk Factors

"If you’re dealing with violence or crime or noise or any other types of social problems in your neighborhood, or in your community, or because you’re Black, it creates this stress reactivity that leads to a lot of dysregulation just being able to fall asleep. " (Karen Lincoln)
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Health, November 19, 2023

How To Support a Loved One Showing Signs of Dementia

"One way you can help your loved one is by educating yourself about dementia... one of the reasons people don’t reach out to a healthcare provider about their symptoms earlier is because it’s easy to confuse early signs of dementia with normal age-related memory changes. " (Karen Lincoln)