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2021-03-17 Science & Technology

Ignoring These 13 Things Could Make You More Likely to Get Alzheimer's, According to New Study

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Posted by Besoeker 2021-03-17 06:48|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 I would add voting Democrat.

Posted by Dale 2021-03-17 07:21|| 2021-03-17 07:21|| Front Page Top

#2 Not to be critical Dale, but you could be confusing Alzeimer's with insanity :-(

Posted by Besoeker 2021-03-17 07:24|| 2021-03-17 07:24|| Front Page Top

#3

So in short STOP having fun that causes or is related to at least 5 of the items.

I'd rather die between 65 and 70 enjoying life, than 75-90 watching it.

Posted by NN2N1 2021-03-17 07:31|| 2021-03-17 07:31|| Front Page Top

#4 #3 you show your age. As you grow older, older age numbers go higher. I remember talking to a beautiful young lady and she enjoyed our conversation. Went well until she said "thanks pops". Say what?. When did that happen.

Posted by Dale 2021-03-17 08:08|| 2021-03-17 08:08|| Front Page Top

#5 I can recall going into a store and the clerk said: "Can I help you oldtimer?" Social distancing and social isolation seemed to help the situation.

I like to be optimistic. “In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king.” Same way with hearing. Selective hearing can often be a good thing.

Have any of you had your annual physical and the nurse does a check on your cognitive abilities. The nurse gives you three simple words to remember which are sprung on you later to recall. Damn those tests are annoying. The nurse also asks you to draw a clock and indicate some time on the clock such 10:50. You can have a little fun with this one and ask: "Do you want a digital clock or a clock with Roman numerals or standard numerals. a.m. or p.m.? Military time?" The nurse usually asks about alcohol intake? You could ask: "What's too much?...and then respond: "Golly, I spill that much." You might run the risk of being labeled a smartass and having red check marks in your folder and deemed anti-government or anti-social. Oh, and be sure to insist on the digital rectal exam. Make sure that they don't forget to re-schedule your next exam.

Posted by JohnQC 2021-03-17 09:32|| 2021-03-17 09:32|| Front Page Top

#6 Well, I'm doing everything else except #10 (that'll never happen); also haven't bought a pack of smokes in five weeks after my cardiologist reamed me during last month's physical.

Posted by Raj 2021-03-17 10:28|| 2021-03-17 10:28|| Front Page Top

#7 well. 4 out of 13 ain't bad.... right?

Posted by Mercutio 2021-03-17 10:53|| 2021-03-17 10:53|| Front Page Top

#8 The first time a girl offered me a seat on a bus.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2021-03-17 10:53|| 2021-03-17 10:53|| Front Page Top

#9 ^^^^ So how was it, sitting on her lap ?

Posted by Bertie Lover of the Huns7231 2021-03-17 10:57|| 2021-03-17 10:57|| Front Page Top

#10 ^😢

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2021-03-17 10:58|| 2021-03-17 10:58|| Front Page Top

#11 ^^^^^ 666 - 👺 - Glad you enjoyed it ! 😂

Posted by Bertie Lover of the Huns7231 2021-03-17 11:05|| 2021-03-17 11:05|| Front Page Top

#12 Another cognitive test was to count backwards from 100 by sevens. (I’ve had millenials be surprised by that -they thought it was too hard.)

This year they changed it (too hard?). The new question was what is 5 + 7 + 3 + 11, or something like that. So I filled out the whole questionnaire - name the animals etc. The doc looked at my answers for a bit, got up, and disappeared for a couple of minutes. It turns out he had not seen that question before and wanted to review my answer with his staff to see if I got it right.

Posted by KBK 2021-03-17 11:44|| 2021-03-17 11:44|| Front Page Top

#13
Given what you recalled, your explanations, and your answers, am surprised they let you out; or did they, is this a trick post ?

/sarc

Posted by Slang Darling of the Visigoths3209 2021-03-17 12:01|| 2021-03-17 12:01|| Front Page Top

#14 11. Combating sleep disorders, if present

It turns out that fifty is the age when many people suddenly develop sleep apnea, which may or may not manifest as snoring. But most health insurance policies now cover a sleep study — the cost of which has fallen significantly — and also a CPAP machine and regular replacement of filters and masks. For most people who need one it’s life changing, getting rid of deep fatigue and the mental fog that results from it.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-03-17 14:16|| 2021-03-17 14:16|| Front Page Top

#15 #6 Raj, you are doing well if you have gone 5 weeks without a smoke; that is commendable. One day at a time. Nicotine addiction and all that goes with it is one of the toughest addictions to beat.

Posted by JohnQC 2021-03-17 14:24|| 2021-03-17 14:24|| Front Page Top

#16 #14 - TW - it saved my life

Posted by Frank G 2021-03-17 15:14|| 2021-03-17 15:14|| Front Page Top

#17 congrats on the stopping smoking! Wish I had the willpower or I would be the next headline.

Posted by Chris 2021-03-17 17:14|| 2021-03-17 17:14|| Front Page Top

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