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If you get dementia you've had it no matter how much you exercise.
Maddog said
May 29 4:12 PM, 2025
"Doing regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia. It's good for your heart, circulation, weight and mental wellbeing. There are two main types of physical activity – aerobic activity and strength-building activity."
"Doing regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia. It's good for your heart, circulation, weight and mental wellbeing. There are two main types of physical activity – aerobic activity and strength-building activity."
There's a whole list of athletes stricken with dementia. My mother in law is nearly 90, never exercised in her life and she's still going strong. My friend's dad is 90, and he's sharp as a knife. Fitness helps but more important is your microbiome.
Maddog said
May 29 4:24 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
"Doing regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia. It's good for your heart, circulation, weight and mental wellbeing. There are two main types of physical activity – aerobic activity and strength-building activity."
There's a whole list of athletes stricken with dementia. My mother in law is nearly 90, never exercised in her life and she's still going strong. My friend's dad is 90, and he's sharp as a knife. Fitness helps but more important is your microbiome.
There are 90 year old smokers too, but I don't think any of us want to see someone we care about pick up the habit based on the longevity of a few outliers..
I don't disagree about the microbiomes importance..Diet and exercise sorta run neck and neck when it comes to the prevention of all sorts of age related issues.
That's the whole point of this thread..
Maddog said
May 29 5:19 PM, 2025
Speaking of gut health. These are so easy to add to a meal and a couple of tablespoons gets a woman 1/3 of the fiber she needs in a day, which is something many western diets lack.
"Chia seeds have many nutritional benefits. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Chia provides a similar amount of omega-3 fatty acids as ground flaxseed in the form of alpha linolenic acid, or ALA. They can help with weight loss.
"Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, which can improve heart health, reduce cholesterol levels and promote intestinal health. Fiber takes longer to digest and makes you feel satisfied longer, which is how it can help with weight loss and decrease your risk of developing diabetes or heart disease. Eating a diet rich in fiber also is shown to protect against colorectal cancer.
One serving of dried chia seeds is about 2.5 tablespoons. This has 140 calories, 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, 12 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of fat, of which 8 grams are heart-healthy fats."
Digger said
May 29 5:25 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
"Doing regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia. It's good for your heart, circulation, weight and mental wellbeing. There are two main types of physical activity – aerobic activity and strength-building activity."
There's a whole list of athletes stricken with dementia. My mother in law is nearly 90, never exercised in her life and she's still going strong. My friend's dad is 90, and he's sharp as a knife. Fitness helps but more important is your microbiome.
There are 90 year old smokers too, but I don't think any of us want to see someone we care about pick up the habit based on the longevity of a few outliers..
I don't disagree about the microbiomes importance..Diet and exercise sorta run neck and neck when it comes to the prevention of all sorts of age related issues.
That's the whole point of this thread..
Then you get run over by a bus
Digger said
May 29 5:26 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Speaking of gut health. These are so easy to add to a meal and a couple of tablespoons gets a woman 1/3 of the fiber she needs in a day, which is something many western diets lack.
"Chia seeds have many nutritional benefits. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Chia provides a similar amount of omega-3 fatty acids as ground flaxseed in the form of alpha linolenic acid, or ALA. They can help with weight loss.
"Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, which can improve heart health, reduce cholesterol levels and promote intestinal health. Fiber takes longer to digest and makes you feel satisfied longer, which is how it can help with weight loss and decrease your risk of developing diabetes or heart disease. Eating a diet rich in fiber also is shown to protect against colorectal cancer.
One serving of dried chia seeds is about 2.5 tablespoons. This has 140 calories, 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, 12 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of fat, of which 8 grams are heart-healthy fats."
Fuck that. A good old fashioned dose of Syrup of Figs will do it.
Maddog said
May 29 5:30 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
"Doing regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia. It's good for your heart, circulation, weight and mental wellbeing. There are two main types of physical activity – aerobic activity and strength-building activity."
There's a whole list of athletes stricken with dementia. My mother in law is nearly 90, never exercised in her life and she's still going strong. My friend's dad is 90, and he's sharp as a knife. Fitness helps but more important is your microbiome.
There are 90 year old smokers too, but I don't think any of us want to see someone we care about pick up the habit based on the longevity of a few outliers..
I don't disagree about the microbiomes importance..Diet and exercise sorta run neck and neck when it comes to the prevention of all sorts of age related issues.
That's the whole point of this thread..
Then you get run over by a bus
Possibly.
Or you die a slow miserable death and spend the last 10 years of your life so physically handicapped that you have a very low quality of life..
Maddog said
May 29 5:34 PM, 2025
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Speaking of gut health. These are so easy to add to a meal and a couple of tablespoons gets a woman 1/3 of the fiber she needs in a day, which is something many western diets lack.
"Chia seeds have many nutritional benefits. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Chia provides a similar amount of omega-3 fatty acids as ground flaxseed in the form of alpha linolenic acid, or ALA. They can help with weight loss.
"Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, which can improve heart health, reduce cholesterol levels and promote intestinal health. Fiber takes longer to digest and makes you feel satisfied longer, which is how it can help with weight loss and decrease your risk of developing diabetes or heart disease. Eating a diet rich in fiber also is shown to protect against colorectal cancer.
One serving of dried chia seeds is about 2.5 tablespoons. This has 140 calories, 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, 12 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of fat, of which 8 grams are heart-healthy fats."
Fuck that. A good old fashioned dose of Syrup of Figs will do it.
"A 28-gram serving of fig syrup, like Baar's, contains 1 gram of dietary fiber."
Not even close. 1 gram vs 10..And I doubt the syrup has as much protein and if it's made of figs it will have a high glycemic load..
Digger said
May 30 10:02 AM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Digger wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Speaking of gut health. These are so easy to add to a meal and a couple of tablespoons gets a woman 1/3 of the fiber she needs in a day, which is something many western diets lack.
"Chia seeds have many nutritional benefits. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Chia provides a similar amount of omega-3 fatty acids as ground flaxseed in the form of alpha linolenic acid, or ALA. They can help with weight loss.
"Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, which can improve heart health, reduce cholesterol levels and promote intestinal health. Fiber takes longer to digest and makes you feel satisfied longer, which is how it can help with weight loss and decrease your risk of developing diabetes or heart disease. Eating a diet rich in fiber also is shown to protect against colorectal cancer.
One serving of dried chia seeds is about 2.5 tablespoons. This has 140 calories, 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, 12 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of fat, of which 8 grams are heart-healthy fats."
Fuck that. A good old fashioned dose of Syrup of Figs will do it.
"A 28-gram serving of fig syrup, like Baar's, contains 1 gram of dietary fiber."
Not even close. 1 gram vs 10..And I doubt the syrup has as much protein and if it's made of figs it will have a high glycemic load..
You take life way too seriously
Barksdale said
May 30 12:01 PM, 2025
Maddog wrote:
Possibly.
Or you die a slow miserable death and spend the last 10 years of your life so physically handicapped that you have a very low quality of life..
Honestly, this is one of my biggest fears.
My wife and I were recently discussing our hopes for the future now that the kids are getting bigger. I have worked my ass off to achieve financial security for my family and help my children navigate childhood. I would be gutted if, when it comes time for me to slow down and approach retirement, that my health means I cannot enjoy my later years. Both my wife and I want to travel and explore new places but that needs a certain amount of good mobility.
Incidentally isn't Alzehimers sometime referred to as Type 3 diabetes given the similarities with Type 2 as they share similar disease pathways? Exercise is good for regulating insulin production as is good diet. Most people (including me to be frank) consume waaaaay too much added sugar and processed foods.
Maddog said
May 30 3:19 PM, 2025
Barksdale wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Possibly.
Or you die a slow miserable death and spend the last 10 years of your life so physically handicapped that you have a very low quality of life..
Honestly, this is one of my biggest fears.
My wife and I were recently discussing our hopes for the future now that the kids are getting bigger. I have worked my ass off to achieve financial security for my family and help my children navigate childhood. I would be gutted if, when it comes time for me to slow down and approach retirement, that my health means I cannot enjoy my later years. Both my wife and I want to travel and explore new places but that needs a certain amount of good mobility.
Incidentally isn't Alzehimers sometime referred to as Type 3 diabetes given the similarities with Type 2 as they share similar disease pathways? Exercise is good for regulating insulin production as is good diet. Most people (including me to be frank) consume waaaaay too much added sugar and processed foods.
While the luck of the draw is ever present, so are lifestyle choices, that are even more critical.
I've never heard of Alzehimers referred as that, but it makes sense. There is a lifestyle component to that disease too.
A lot of folks look at inflammation as the cause of myriad of health issues. And there is good data to back that up..
It's amazing how much added sugar is in our food, and how easy it is to get too much without knowing.Throw in too many carbs and you can see why almost 100 million Americans are prediabetec.
It's why my doctor stays on top of my blood glucose scores and A1C..
Anonymous said
May 30 5:39 PM, 2025
Maddog, has any reason been offered to the public why things are added to foods, in particular meat? The additives are a detriment to the consumer's health and it apparently only occurs in America. I'm surprised people across the pond aren't more concerned by it.
Maddog said
May 30 6:52 PM, 2025
Anonymous wrote:
Maddog, has any reason been offered to the public why things are added to foods, in particular meat? The additives are a detriment to the consumer's health and it apparently only occurs in America. I'm surprised people across the pond aren't more concerned by it.
Things are added to food to make it look better,.taste better and to spike our insulin.
Sugar spikes insulin and creates cravings that lead to over eating..
Even in the UK, you will see "added sugar" to all manner of things..
The food colorings just make it pretty..
Preservatives are so that box of whatever can sit on a shelf a year..
Maddog said
May 30 7:03 PM, 2025
As for meat, things are added to animal feed to make it grow faster and bigger. Breeding does that too. And there are chemicals used to clean the animal and there might by dyes used to make it look better, but I don't think that happens anymore..
While I try to buy only organic meat, I eat out too much and have no idea what I'm getting then.
The big problem with most of our diets is what Barksdale said..Added sugar and ultra processed foods. We're not unhealthy from steak and eggs..
Baby step it and get stronger..
Training for the last decade of your life..
studyfinds.org/how-7000-steps-reduce-cancer-risk/
Everyone on this forum is older. Because we don't convert protein as well when we are older, you need to aim for the upper range of this number..
If you get dementia you've had it no matter how much you exercise.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
There's a whole list of athletes stricken with dementia. My mother in law is nearly 90, never exercised in her life and she's still going strong. My friend's dad is 90, and he's sharp as a knife. Fitness helps but more important is your microbiome.
There are 90 year old smokers too, but I don't think any of us want to see someone we care about pick up the habit based on the longevity of a few outliers..
I don't disagree about the microbiomes importance..Diet and exercise sorta run neck and neck when it comes to the prevention of all sorts of age related issues.
That's the whole point of this thread..
"Chia seeds have many nutritional benefits. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Chia provides a similar amount of omega-3 fatty acids as ground flaxseed in the form of alpha linolenic acid, or ALA. They can help with weight loss.
"Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, which can improve heart health, reduce cholesterol levels and promote intestinal health. Fiber takes longer to digest and makes you feel satisfied longer, which is how it can help with weight loss and decrease your risk of developing diabetes or heart disease. Eating a diet rich in fiber also is shown to protect against colorectal cancer.
One serving of dried chia seeds is about 2.5 tablespoons. This has 140 calories, 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, 12 grams of carbohydrate and 9 grams of fat, of which 8 grams are heart-healthy fats."
Then you get run over by a bus
Fuck that. A good old fashioned dose of Syrup of Figs will do it.
Possibly.
Or you die a slow miserable death and spend the last 10 years of your life so physically handicapped that you have a very low quality of life..
"A 28-gram serving of fig syrup, like Baar's, contains 1 gram of dietary fiber."
Not even close. 1 gram vs 10..And I doubt the syrup has as much protein and if it's made of figs it will have a high glycemic load..
You take life way too seriously
Honestly, this is one of my biggest fears.
My wife and I were recently discussing our hopes for the future now that the kids are getting bigger. I have worked my ass off to achieve financial security for my family and help my children navigate childhood. I would be gutted if, when it comes time for me to slow down and approach retirement, that my health means I cannot enjoy my later years. Both my wife and I want to travel and explore new places but that needs a certain amount of good mobility.
Incidentally isn't Alzehimers sometime referred to as Type 3 diabetes given the similarities with Type 2 as they share similar disease pathways? Exercise is good for regulating insulin production as is good diet. Most people (including me to be frank) consume waaaaay too much added sugar and processed foods.
While the luck of the draw is ever present, so are lifestyle choices, that are even more critical.
I've never heard of Alzehimers referred as that, but it makes sense. There is a lifestyle component to that disease too.
A lot of folks look at inflammation as the cause of myriad of health issues. And there is good data to back that up..
It's amazing how much added sugar is in our food, and how easy it is to get too much without knowing.Throw in too many carbs and you can see why almost 100 million Americans are prediabetec.
It's why my doctor stays on top of my blood glucose scores and A1C..
Things are added to food to make it look better,.taste better and to spike our insulin.
Sugar spikes insulin and creates cravings that lead to over eating..
Even in the UK, you will see "added sugar" to all manner of things..
The food colorings just make it pretty..
Preservatives are so that box of whatever can sit on a shelf a year..
While I try to buy only organic meat, I eat out too much and have no idea what I'm getting then.
The big problem with most of our diets is what Barksdale said..Added sugar and ultra processed foods. We're not unhealthy from steak and eggs..