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In reply to the discussion: People are developing dementia earlier and dying of it more, a study shows (Much more so in USA) [View all]AikidoSoul
(2,150 posts)12. Many good points there. Unfortunately other animals are implicated
in Crutzfeld Jacob's Disease, the human version of "Mad Cow" disease.
Even wild game has been found to be infected.
We are not doing enough to stop the destruction of our ability to think and reason. And then there's the huge problem of caring for people who can't think for themselves. The fact that this is happening more and more and younger and younger ages -- is an extremely frightening thought.
There are too many things crashing upon us right now which proves that we have pulled too many strands out of the web-of-life and it is coming apart, bit by bit.
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People are developing dementia earlier and dying of it more, a study shows (Much more so in USA) [View all]
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
OP
Ooops. That escaped me. Must be my dementia although I never watch Faux "News"
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
#19
Fox News is the anti-crosswords, anti-musicianship activity; hence pro-dementia
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2015
#25
I didn't accuse anyone of being a troll, I asked a question, which is perfectly legitimate.
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
#53
It's passive-aggressive to ask an insinuating question like that. As good as accusing.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2015
#63
Wow, another anti-science response and in less than 6 seconds. Guess you didn't read the study?
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
#4
That is a touching, heartbreaking story hollysmom. Many of us are going through
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
#44
Fox is anti-science, not hollysmom. Your insinuations about paid trolling are knee-jerk. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2015
#64
It's most likely whats in the AIR. Your olfactory pathway goes directly to your brain and that's
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
#5
There was some scientific speculation a few years ago that beef eating was a factor.
Arugula Latte
Aug 2015
#8
Dietary patterns have long been associated with decreasing cognitive decline
Ichingcarpenter
Aug 2015
#9
My dad just died from dementia, his mom did also. I have a strong family trait and serious concerns
uppityperson
Aug 2015
#59
we shouldn't call them dirty-cop whitecoats, we should call bad boys in blue "ACSH cops"
MisterP
Aug 2015
#40
Good point! The American Council on Science and Health is an industry whore, paid by industry.
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
#46
they don't just cultivate spokespeople, their goal is to create an ideology and a climate of doubt
MisterP
Aug 2015
#49
Albuquerque was still spraying Malathion in the late 90's out of trucks going through neighborhoods
womanofthehills
Aug 2015
#42
I belong to several toxic injury groups and to the Collaborative for Health and the Environment
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
#50
Avoid pesticides, synthetic fragrances, toxic areas to live in, synthetic carpeting
AikidoSoul
Aug 2015
#52
Have you run into any fabrics or colors that react to the alcohol adversely ?
Person 2713
Aug 2015
#55