Warning of fourfold rise in dementia

[Kindred Spirit (Luise)]

Originally Posted by matt

I am fascinated by brain science.

We talk about the importance of space travel and the importance of understanding the greater universe but I think there are equally amazing discoveries still to be made about the human brain..

Strangely, we have learned heaps from those affected with aquired brain injuries. It's as if there is balance in the universe after all. Those things we fear and dread are sometimes those things that teach us the most...

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Interesting considering I have seen a few sources say that smoking actually reduces the risk of alzheimers disease.

[Alchemy (Clive)]

they say if you dont use it you lose it, .... true for muscle strength, bone density, and other things. maybee also true in some part for the brain.

2 things... aluminium (ie pots to cook in). supposed to cause alzheimers.
coffee several cups a day supposed to help.

or so ive heard.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by Starkler

Interesting considering I have seen a few sources say that smoking actually reduces the risk of alzheimers disease.

Sure it does, but only because you don't live long enough to get alzheimers.

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by starlooker

Erick, if you are concerned, then may I suggest getting professional help, and not relying on a book(self help).

Maybe have some type of analysis done, to get a baseline, and then have another one done down the track, to see if there is any deteoriation.

Duc, you are right. I'll add it to the list for next Dr's visit.

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

Just slap your forehead and say CRAFT!


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[DJDD]

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Sure it does, but only because you don't live long enough to get alzheimers.

that was my thought, too.

[DJDD]

Originally Posted by Alchemy

they say if you dont use it you lose it, .... true for muscle strength, bone density, and other things. maybee also true in some part for the brain.

2 things... aluminium (ie pots to cook in). supposed to cause alzheimers.
coffee several cups a day supposed to help.

or so ive heard.

aluminium in pots does not lead to alzheimers.

use it or lose- possibly true. I have taken up a Grad Dip in Japanese at uni hoping that it will help...

[GeoffW1 (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Vars191

There is nothing wrong with dementia, you get to met new people every day

I believe it about a 4 fold increase though. I thought I was the only one affected in my golf foursome. I was keeping quiet about it until I realised all the others are demented as well.

We can never find our golf balls.

Cheers

[Redshift (Phil)]

I'm learning Japanese as well. こんばんは。I think that learning a new language really stimulates the mind and improves mental function. But, unfortunately I think dementia may be disease related, whatever the cause, so perhaps anyone could get it.

[DJDD]

Originally Posted by Redshift

I'm learning Japanese as well. こんばんは。I think that learning a new language really stimulates the mind and improves mental function.

がんばって。

I think learning a language has helped. I haven't lost my keys in ages!