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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]
uppityperson
(116,005 posts)14. The most relevant words are "could be". And these paragraphs...
Other experts quoted by the newspaper were skeptical about the causes for the increase.
Tom Dening, professor of dementia research at the University of Nottingham, said that falling death rates for cancer and heart disease could account for the spike in deaths from neurological disease since people “had to die of something.”
“We can’t conclude that modern life is causing these conditions at a younger age,” Dr. Simon Ridley, head of research at Alzheimer’s Reserach UK told the paper. “We know that Alzheimer’s and other dementias can have a complex interplay of risk factors.”
Tom Dening, professor of dementia research at the University of Nottingham, said that falling death rates for cancer and heart disease could account for the spike in deaths from neurological disease since people “had to die of something.”
“We can’t conclude that modern life is causing these conditions at a younger age,” Dr. Simon Ridley, head of research at Alzheimer’s Reserach UK told the paper. “We know that Alzheimer’s and other dementias can have a complex interplay of risk factors.”
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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