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Posted on 8/9/26 at 8:58 am to Tiger1242
Huberman Labs just had an episode on this. He’s a Stanford neuroscientist and he brings a bunch of great guests to the podcast.
The main takeaway: try things that cause you to learn new things and skills. It’s best when it is both physical and mental. For example, dancing with a partner where you go learn the Tango together. It will have steps, coordination, so it connects the physical and mental. They don’t all have to have this dynamic, but those are proven more helpful. Broadly, you need to keep challenging your brain to learn to keep it sharp.
The main takeaway: try things that cause you to learn new things and skills. It’s best when it is both physical and mental. For example, dancing with a partner where you go learn the Tango together. It will have steps, coordination, so it connects the physical and mental. They don’t all have to have this dynamic, but those are proven more helpful. Broadly, you need to keep challenging your brain to learn to keep it sharp.
Posted on 8/9/26 at 10:54 am to Tiger1242
Sauna protocols have shown to reduce dementia risks
Posted on 8/9/26 at 11:07 am to lynxcat
My mother was an artist, an avid reader and involved in the community. She walked a couple of miles on the treadmill every day. She wasn't overweight and rarely drank alcohol. She still got alzheimers.
All the things suggested in this thread are good and people should take heed of them. But sometimes your number comes up. The #1 risk factor for dementia is age. The #2 risk factor is having a parent or sibling with it. Last time I checked, they hadn't figured out how to stop either of those.
I used to obsess over this stuff. Now I'm a little more fatalistic. I try to take care of myself, but I also recognize there's more I don't control than do control. If my number comes up so be it. I have an exit strategy in place. I hope I have enough advance warning to implement it. Dementia has a way of sneaking up on you.
All the things suggested in this thread are good and people should take heed of them. But sometimes your number comes up. The #1 risk factor for dementia is age. The #2 risk factor is having a parent or sibling with it. Last time I checked, they hadn't figured out how to stop either of those.
I used to obsess over this stuff. Now I'm a little more fatalistic. I try to take care of myself, but I also recognize there's more I don't control than do control. If my number comes up so be it. I have an exit strategy in place. I hope I have enough advance warning to implement it. Dementia has a way of sneaking up on you.
Posted on 8/9/26 at 2:34 pm to ZZTOP
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Dr .Ken Berry being one of many
The pill monkeys and big pharma absolutely hate this guy. So that ought to tell you something.
I have been saying this for a while on TD.
Our brains consist of roughly 25% cholesterol. Statins reduce cholesterol.
As Detective Joe Kenda used to say, 'My, my, my...' and 'I don't believe in coincidences'
Dr's who prescribe this stuff will tell their patients to supplement with COQ10. Why? Because statins deplete this vital enzyme that is crucial to brain health and function.
The man who discovered statins, Japanese biochemist Akira Endo, refused to take them.
Statins, yes, reduce LDL cholesterol but at a high cost.
If you dig deeper, folks with 'perfect' cholesterol get heart attacks and some even die.
The real issue with LDLs is the NUMBER, SIZE and DENSITY of the LDL particles in your blood.
The standard lipid panel is way outdated that goes back to the 1960s.
The superior cholesterol test is the NMR panel.
When LDLs are small and dense they burrow down into the interior walls the arteries and build up soft plaque like a pimple. When these lesions or pimples burst, they form clots and cause a blockage which results in a heart attack, stroke or embolism.
Sorry to get off on a tangent but too many think taking a statin is going to protect them from coronary disease.
To the OP. As others have stated, your dad needs to engage in mental exercises as well.
Something that is now a hypothesis in the medical world is Type 3 Diabetes:
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What is the link between Alzheimer’s and Type 3 diabetes?
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Researchers have known for several years that being overweight and having Type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But they’re now beginning to talk about another form of diabetes: Type 3 diabetes. This form of diabetes is associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Type 3 diabetes occurs when neurons in the brain become unable to respond to insulin, which is essential for basic tasks, including memory and learning. Some researchers believe insulin deficiency is central to the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s disease. Mayo Clinic’s Florida and Rochester campuses recently participated in a multi-institution clinical study, testing whether a new insulin nasal spray can improve Alzheimer’s symptoms. The results of that study are forthcoming.
LINK
Posted on 8/9/26 at 2:38 pm to AUEagle144
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My daddy has been taking Memantine twice a day for years. He's 87 and it's definitely slowed the process of mental decline/dementia.
I read this as Methamphetamine at first
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:22 pm to FearlessFreep
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had a somewhat similar experience with my dad
before my dad lost the ability to speak, he always knew exactly who everyone was when they stopped to visit.
always had a smile on his face when talking to us.
at times his head was clear enough to know he was also hallucinating.
he even told me how crazy it was.
described to me an old exhaust system we'd made for his boat back in the 90s.
"said I can see it. clear as day. it's right there next to the cabinet. I know it's not actually right there. I sold that thing 20 years ago. But I'm telling you I'm looking right at it. Can see the rust spots, that dent you put in it, every detail of it."
other times, he didn't even know he was out of it. and we'd have conversations about some random almost made up sounding event or people, or who knows what.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:23 pm to Nutriaitch
The Gen X thread will have zero tips
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:26 pm to Tiger1242
Keto and lifting to failure
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:32 pm to Tiger1242
There was a thread on here a while back about a study that beating your meat helps your cognitive ability as you age
Posted on 8/12/26 at 5:40 pm to Tiger1242
I’ve always heard the *attempt* to learn a new language stimulates roughly the exact same parts of the brain that are most susceptible to age related decline.
The key point being that you don’t actually have to be fluent, just the act of trying to regularly. Duolingo makes it easy to do 5-10 mins a day and it’s halfway fun
The key point being that you don’t actually have to be fluent, just the act of trying to regularly. Duolingo makes it easy to do 5-10 mins a day and it’s halfway fun
Posted on 8/12/26 at 5:51 pm to Tiger1242
If he can reduce mental stress primarily from working that will go a long way to restoring cognitive well-being. It took me a couple of years to realize the benefits.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 5:55 pm to Tiger1242
Ketosis
Try to at least not be do sedentary as well
Try to at least not be do sedentary as well
This post was edited on 8/12/26 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 8/12/26 at 5:58 pm to Tiger1242
Emerging research suggests that creatine can help support cognitive function, particularly in areas like short-term memory, reasoning, and mental fatigue. These cognitive benefits are most noticeable when the brain is under metabolic stress, such as during sleep deprivation, intense mental exertion, or in older age.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 7:56 pm to CC
Lots of social interaction. Reading different subjects, makes the brain think.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 8:04 pm to HECM62
Stay active....vs becoming a couch potato....and work on crossword puzzles, to keep it simple.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 8:07 pm to Tiger1242
Fasting and cut sugar/carbs (most carbs).
Posted on 8/12/26 at 8:18 pm to Tiger1242
Best wishes to you and your family
Posted on 8/12/26 at 8:36 pm to Tiger1242
It happens. I'm wondering when my lifelong buddies or I will go down this path? Because you can't stop it. You may evade though many, many won't.
Posted on 8/12/26 at 8:51 pm to tilthatday
"Here are the obvious but essential things to do: cut out all alcohol. This can’t be done too soon."
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Had friend that died recently at 101.
Had a glass of red wine every night. Think it finally got him.
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Thats a true story. He flew with my dad in the Pacific and witnessed Pearl Harbor bombing.
I asked him the secret of longevity. He said "Don't Die." RIP Cass.
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Had friend that died recently at 101.
Had a glass of red wine every night. Think it finally got him.
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Thats a true story. He flew with my dad in the Pacific and witnessed Pearl Harbor bombing.
I asked him the secret of longevity. He said "Don't Die." RIP Cass.
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