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Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

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Re: Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

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post #31

If your headline includes the word "may" in this fashion, it's not a headline. Come back when you have real news.

Why, that research is not interesting enough to you? That would be you - it is not universal.

There are positive findings, and new research and practical openings.

"«May»" there means: "we have positively found leads". It is not "random".

Re: Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

#112
post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Please note that overtaking vitamin D is unhealthy as well. It’s a hormone and I believe taking too much is damaging to the liver. But supplemental and when having a lack of Sun is probably a good balance. But if you can be in the sun your skin can make vitamin D.

Note that windows typically block the majority of the radiation that allows you to make vitamin D, so even if the sun hits you every day through your window, it's still not a good substitute for a sunny walk every once in a while. My doctor told me to go out at noon every day, but anything is better than nothing.

Yes, walking is super healthy, my lunch breaks are always a walk outside.

Re: Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

#113
post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Please note that overtaking vitamin D is unhealthy as well. It’s a hormone and I believe taking too much is damaging to the liver. But supplemental and when having a lack of Sun is probably a good balance. But if you can be in the sun your skin can make vitamin D.

Exposing your skin to the sun also creates nitric oxide. Hypothetically, that could also help mitigate cognitive decline (?)

Aren’t there like hundreds of physiological reactions to the sun? I think it helps on many levels.

Re: Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

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post #44
post #16

I've noticed a cognitive decline in myself the past couple years. I'm in my mid 30's though so I assume it's more related to long covid. One of the biggest side effects of long covid for me was horrible insomnia, which was killer. The insomnia is mostly gone, but I'm still not my previous cognitive self. It's terrifying to be honest.

After my startup failed and I broke up with my girlfriend, my cognition massively changed: I was less creative, less quick, and I could see it reduce my ability to code. Otherwise, I lost libido, had paranoia in social interaction, and alcohol or marijuana would cause me paranoia. When I would ride my motorcycle on curvy roads, or when I would play a racing game or read a book, I couldn't get into a flow anymore. Thi…

That sounds like textbook depression (although you didn’t mention feeling down explicitly).

During that time, is there any chance you weren’t eating enough? Did you lose weight?

Re: Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

#117
post #35

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I'd like to add(0, •) another item to your list:

0. Stop mouth breathing and do nasal breathing whenever possible because only the latter produces nitric oxide, see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biological_functions_of_nitr...

Re: Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

#118
post #16

I've noticed a cognitive decline in myself the past couple years. I'm in my mid 30's though so I assume it's more related to long covid. One of the biggest side effects of long covid for me was horrible insomnia, which was killer. The insomnia is mostly gone, but I'm still not my previous cognitive self. It's terrifying to be honest.

In what ways have you noticed the cognitive decline? Just curious. Don’t feel the need to share if too personal.

Re: Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

#119
post #16

I've noticed a cognitive decline in myself the past couple years. I'm in my mid 30's though so I assume it's more related to long covid. One of the biggest side effects of long covid for me was horrible insomnia, which was killer. The insomnia is mostly gone, but I'm still not my previous cognitive self. It's terrifying to be honest.

Have you noticed a change in your breathing due to covid?

Re: Scientists may have found mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging

#120
post #16

I've noticed a cognitive decline in myself the past couple years. I'm in my mid 30's though so I assume it's more related to long covid. One of the biggest side effects of long covid for me was horrible insomnia, which was killer. The insomnia is mostly gone, but I'm still not my previous cognitive self. It's terrifying to be honest.

Also, get checked up for Sleep Apnea. It is a truly life-ruining condition whose primary side effect is lost memory and cognitive function.
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