GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Leslie Stahl on 60 Minutes spent 2 segments tonight with a neurologist out in the Laguna, Ca area who fell into a retirement community who had medical records dating back to the early 80's, including enrollment questionnaires. By reviewing these prior records she has a wealth of information allowing for assessments with regard to dementia, overall health, and fitness. Some surprising findings in a population group limited to those 90 y/o and greater: elevated BP was advantageous compared to normo/hypotensive folks mild to modest weight gain was advantageous compared to being thin any form of moderate alcohol ingestion decreased rate of death by 15% compared to those who abstained no surprise, smokers did worse than non-smokers plaques and neurofiber entanglements had no correlation to association with onset of, or presence of dementia, though micro infarcts were associated with a greater risk of same (group panel went back and reviewed subjective/objective data from personal interactions and found that this did not correlate with either brain examinations following death or with PET scans) 15 minutes of exercise a day significantly increased functionality vitamin/mineral supplements had no effect 2-3 cups of coffee/day was beneficial suspicion that if you make it to 90> w/o signs of dementia meant that you probably wouldn't develop it were not substantiated social interaction was advantageous Very interesting story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted May 5, 2014 Moderator Share Posted May 5, 2014 yes indeed have a few with SBP < 100 that I have been pushing to DC bp meds..... going to ask them if they saw the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMeOuttaThisMess Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 One of the interviewees commented to Ms. Stahl that no one asked about his sex life, which was active with a fellow widower. She had Tuesdays "off" with regard to not having to be with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoRyou Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 One of the interviewees commented to Ms. Stahl that no one asked about his sex life, which was active with a fellow widower. She had Tuesdays "off" with regard to not having to be with him. That was cute ... He blushed FYI ... Living to 90 and beyond (Part one) Living to 90 and beyond (Part two) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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