A Review of Racial and Ethnic Differences in Sleep-memory Associations and the Potential Contributions of Social Determinants of Sleep
Emily Hokett,
Audrey Duarte
Abstract:Purpose of Review
We highlight evidence within the last 5 years of racial and ethnic differences in sleep-memory associations and explore potential causes and treatments of poor sleep in minoritized racial and ethnic groups.
Recent Findings
Emerging research suggests that memory performance in Black adults may be more sensitive to sleep quality than in White adults. Sleep quality and sleep duration are also associated with memory performance in oth… Show more
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