Wine, Alzheimer's and Stress
@PainsOnSlate (21849)
Canada
November 22, 2015 11:17am CST
Yesterday I made a quick trip to the wine store when I realized they would be closing soon. My husband had used my vehicle so my music station wasn't on but the local News/ talk show was. Traffic was busy in my small town so I didn't change the station.
The Radio people were talking about a new study on Alzheimer's and Stress. It was a chatty kind of conversation going on between two local reporters. I found myself fascinated.
I'm getting older and my memory isn't as good as it was when I was younger. My brother who is 5 years older than I has Alzheimer's but it is thought to be caused by a blood clot in his brain because of a surgery he had. Its scary when your relatives get Alzheimer's.
The radio people were chatting/talking about those who were nosy, bossy, nasty, and pushy. The negative people. It was a funny and scary conversation at the same time. All those titles come from stress and stress has been proven to be one reason the disease arrives early in life.
The more they talked of the stress that goes with all those adjectives (nosy, bossy, nasty, negativity) the more hopeful I felt thinking to myself – I've always been a positive person. I pride myself for being a positive person. I've given up friends that were negative and nosy bossy and nasty...
Maybe there's a prayer of a chance I will not have Alzheimer's in my old age.
I looked on line using all the words I could remember that were used in the talk show and all I came up with was one article about stress related to the disease and the test was done on mice. That was a disappointment because you and I all know that mice can't talk.
So the next time you decide to be nasty, bossy, pushy, plus being in a downward spiral in negativity, remember that is STRESS and too much STRESS leads to Alzheimer's.
In my immediate family my brother is the only one with Alzheimer's so far. How is your family doing?
The photo is mine taken last spring, It looked like a gator in the tree to me...
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@Juliaacv (52947)
• Canada
22 Nov 15
And you know, I do not ever remember my Gramma making any sense. Even when she was in her 60's she was not able to be left alone in case she left the stove on, of course as a child I didn't understand what that meant. But I do remember having a very lucid conversation with her one day on the phone, and she asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, and I remember feeling sad after that conversation because as I handed the phone to my mother to speak with her, I realized that my Gramma would never remember our conversation.
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@Juliaacv (52947)
• Canada
22 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate I loved my Gramma, but I don't ever remember her being well mentally. One day she got lost in a blizzard and was missing for hours, she had a very low body temperature when they found her, she said she was looking for her parents' home in Belgium, of course her parents had passed by then and she knew that she lived in Canada.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
22 Nov 15
@boiboing I agree, the A word is overused. But I will admit its scarier when the doctor puts that name to it..
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@LadyDuck (472710)
• Switzerland
22 Nov 15
Nobody in my family had or has Alzheimer's disease. I have looked at the Alzheimer's statistics around the world. It is incredible how this disease is almost unknown in poor countries. I believe we eat too rich food. Canada in ranked n.3 (after Finland and United States), my country (Italy) 21.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
22 Nov 15
I always thought it was caused not only by food but by chemicals in our life, the ones we eat the ones we breathe and the ones we wear. I still think it has something to do with the disease and I did know the poor countries have less. Canada is probably #3 because of our smaller population ...I'm wondering why Finland?
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@LadyDuck (472710)
• Switzerland
23 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate Surely they have not a lot of pollution in Finland. Switzerland has a bigger incidence than Italy and here there is almost no pollution, chemicals are banned, but most of the Swiss population lives in the Germanic site of Switzerland and they eat plenty of cured meats and pork and very little vegetables and fruits. The south, where I live, has a fewer cases. I still think that it's what we eat.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
23 Nov 15
@LadyDuck Very interesting, a good diet is the way to a healthy body. When I say chemicals I meant those in the air, they are covering our world because they have no where to go. That is why there is so much concern about Global Warming. Humans and their trash are destroying their own world and it has to affect the people breathing the air too.
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@Rollo1 (16677)
• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Nov 15
I don't know if I am all of those things, but I am probably some of those things sometimes. No Alzheimer's in the family, though my father did suffer short term memory loss following an illness that left him oxygen deprived for a time.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
25 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate I'd like to go in my sleep, but knowing my lifestyle; I'd be out pulling weeds in the pasture; step into a hole and fall and break my back and my last memory would be of the coyotes hauling me off to the woods. They'd never even find my bones. On the positive side of that nightmare; I would be environmentally helping out nature.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
23 Nov 15
My Aunts sister had Alzheimers, for quite a few years, and passed away two weeks ago. She wanted to be a dancer, but her Dad would not allow her to go to dance classes in those days and said she should Marry instead, she always longed to dance. I try to avoid nasty and negative people too, I hope that bodes well for the future.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
25 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate , thank you. I also believe that if she had been given the chance to live her dream of becoming a dancer that maybe things could have turned out differently.
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@babaraimc (1310)
• Pakistan
25 Nov 15
it would have been very difficult for the families of the patient with Alzheimers too
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@garymarsh6 (23409)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 15
Due to the fact that people are living longer we are seeing more and more of it. Generally the older you are the more the risk of developing some cognitive decline. Most of the patients I get to see are 80,90 and 100+ some are as sharp as a button yet some are seriously impaired. If you maintain a regular pattern of behaviour people can function at home for far longer than if they had no structure in their lives.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
That makes a lot of sense. Structure and a purpose to live would help a lot.
@TheHorse (225179)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate I'll have to look into this more.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
22 Nov 15
I heard it on the radio yesterday. I never thought of it before but it makes sense the negative stress can't be good for anyone.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate Chances are that stress releases bad, potent chemicals in the brain that may destroy good brain cells.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
23 Nov 15
I've never personally known anyone with alzheimer's... but I know plenty of people with stress.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
23 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate Yes I know stress causes a lot of problems. Hubby and I both suffer from anxiety and depression and they get worse with stress, and the anxiety and depression causes more stress. It's a vicious cycle.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
23 Nov 15
Before that radio show I never gave it a thought. Stress can cause so many bad things in your life so it make sense that That Old Folks Disease could be one of them.
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@dodo19 (47363)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
23 Nov 15
My husband's grandfather had Alzheimer's, and I know my grandmother has dementia. But otherwise that's it as far as I know. I'll admit that I do stress about certain things. I can't always help. But overall, I try to be positive, and think positively. It's not always easy, but I do the best that I can. I've always been that kind of person. If some want to be negative, bossy, and such, that's their thing, but life is too short to be that way all the time, if you ask me.
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@dodo19 (47363)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
24 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate That is a good saying. We should all keep this in mind.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
I so agree - my favorite phrase or one of them is Life is Too Short!
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@jaboUK (64350)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 15
My grandmother had some form of dementia, but in those days it was just referred to as 'senile dementia'. I've always been an optimist and hopefully not any of those things you mention, so I hope to avoid Alzheimers. I'd rather lose my bodily functions than lose my mind.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
Its a scary thought to think it could happen. I think we Optimists still need to look forward with determination and grit...with a smile on our face.
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@simone10 (54182)
• Louisville, Kentucky
28 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate I hope so too as I think most people fear they will get this disease.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
I hope research will come up with an answer and a way to stop it.
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@wetnosedogs (1533)
• United States
22 Nov 15
Sure does look like a gator in that tree! no Alzheirmer's in my family. Take care and stay positive.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
22 Nov 15
I like the photo... so far no one on our family has Alzheimers... I think mainly it is the chemicals, nerve ends and electrons that go wrong....
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
22 Nov 15
Interesting and so possible. If stress is a reson it could be the cause of the chemicals, nerve ends and electrons too...
@lookatdesktop (27138)
• Dallas, Texas
24 Nov 15
My uncle Lewis Porter was a NASA space engineer who lived in Lakeland, Florida. He was diagnosed with Adult Onset Dementia at age 65 when he was laid off from his job. He had a nervous breakdown. He also suffered from Bipolar Disorder. I figure I must have the same gene. I am 58 and so far I have not had any symptoms. My doctor recently told me that when I get up in age I will be asked to take a cognitive exam. OMG. Me? I hope not. I am a writer and I would hate to have memory issues at any age.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
Getting old is a bit scary. I just turned 70 and I find often the smallest word is missing when I want to talk about it. Just yesterday it was Rosemary the herb and I had just written this discussion and that was scary but ... I remembered it today...
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
25 Nov 15
I think the app called Brain Games would help everybody @lookatdesktop . I think if we can keep the good cells of the brain more active, it would fight off the bad ones.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
25 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate I fondly call those 'blips'.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
I understand how you feel. It must be scary. Has your doctor asked you for info about your family history? Mine asks every time I have a physical, and he up dates what I tell him. I've never asked why he asks but I just assumed he is looking for potential problems as i age.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
25 Nov 15
@paigea You might want to bring it up at the next physical and see what he or she says, I used to call my doctor Doogie Howser ( an old TV show) because he was so young I thought he looked like a teen. His kids are now almost grown so he's been my GP for a long time. He is right on top of everything. i am grateful. for his interest.
@paigea (35861)
• Canada
25 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate No, my doctor hasn't said anything about it yet.
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@BelleStarr (61355)
• United States
22 Nov 15
No one in my family has had Alzheimer's but I see lots of cases at the nursing home.
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@BelleStarr (61355)
• United States
25 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate I winder if they ever will, I am hoping they will find some sort of good treatment.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
25 Nov 15
We see it as a problem for seniors. We can only hope research will pinpoint what actually causes it.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
25 Nov 15
@BelleStarr we can only hope someone will find an answer. And Soon!
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
25 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate My dad told me that she is actually always looking for me. I observed that her hearing slowly deteriorating now..
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
25 Nov 15
@wiLLmaH It breaks my heart when I see my brother too. He is still himself but doesn't remember a lot of things now and certainly is not the same.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
Awe, hugs to you and I'm glad she still remembers you too.
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@Juliaacv (52947)
• Canada
22 Nov 15
I like the picture you have here too. Sadly, (alzheimers) mental dementia does run on my mother's side of the family. And every now and again I will catch myself forgetting, and I get so scared. I think that in her family it is because they compete so much between each other, they like to outdo each other, which to me is trivial. I don't have anything to do with them so hopefully I will be spared that lifestyle and maybe the stress that goes along with it.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
22 Nov 15
Our families get along well and no one tries to one up anyone else. We laugh a lot and that is just delightful!
@crazyhorseladycx (39504)
• United States
24 Nov 15
ugh, the hubs'll not leave my radio station 'lone neither 'n typically's it cranked to full volume. like to blew out the pup 'n i's eardrums last time we took the truck fer a spin. ya know, coz i'd fergotten? (no alzheimers, jest'd been 'bout 5 months since i've driven)
that bein' said, the fluoroquinolone toxicity is said to increase one's chances 'f alzheimers, dementia 'n diabetes. so now's somethin' to worry 'bout i reckon.
'tis'n awful disease 'n i feel fer yer brother 'n all those who love him.
absolutely see that gator! must'a been lost 'n seekin' higher ground fer a better view 
big hugs!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39504)
• United States
25 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate 'tis a fabulous photo! one i'd not mind hangin' 'n a wall...if'n i had a spare spot, lol. kinda looks like its somethin' in its mouth? perhaps it climbed that tree to finish its lunch - rofl.
i dunno? the rare times i've driven somebody else's vehicle, i always put the radio/mirrors 'n seat back to where i'd found it. the hubs is also prone to not liftin the steerin' wheel - won't tell ya how many bruised kneecaps i've gotten o'er the years, lol. big hugs!!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39504)
• United States
27 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate oh no! i'm so glad he was able to help ya out, but what is it with these fella's that they don't seem to think 'bout our poor knees??? 'tis that 'kin to not puttin' the toilet seat down'r somethin'?
i fear i'm e'en further 'hind than i 'twas last time i was able to get'n this thingy. i hope i aint missed that discussion, hon. doin' my best to keep up, but seems life's 'hiccups' jest keep makin' potholes.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
I believe that Gator was up there because the view of this little lake was so beautiful. And why is it, if someone drives your car they think they have to right to mess with your radio. Alwasy a treat to see you...
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
23 Nov 15
My grandmother, aunt and now my father have Dementia @PainsOnSlate . If you don't think I'm scared spit-less; think again. All I can hope for is that I have more of my mothers genes than my dad's.
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
25 Nov 15
I can understand your fear and i only hope with all the research going on there can be a reason pinpointed that doesn't just say its old age.
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@babaraimc (1310)
• Pakistan
24 Nov 15
" I will not have Alzheimer's in my old age." What does this mean???
does this mean your old age is still to come?
i think you have passed your old age and you have passed the age when people get sick
now you can get only one thing............
i hope you wont mind
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@PainsOnSlate (21849)
• Canada
24 Nov 15
Better watch out, I've got a lot of life to still use up before I...........
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@babaraimc (1310)
• Pakistan
24 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate no, i want you here till my first payout.....then you can go
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@babaraimc (1310)
• Pakistan
24 Nov 15
@PainsOnSlate did i mention that your posts are too long for me?,
i opened ,when i saw the length
i took a deep breath, and then started reading it...
but somehow managed to complete it
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