Racism Isn't Just Stressful — It Could Be Tied to Alzheimer's, Research Shows
the Scientific American shared the story of Clifford Harper, a professor, prolific academic, and author of several books. Four years ago, Harper, then 85, began retreating from activities that were once routine. His wife, Linda Kostalik, also noticed he was increasingly forgetful. Through a series of tests and brain scans, it was revealed that Harper had dementia.