[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by pooh

Changes in the lifestyle MAY offer some potential for avoiding or forestalling mental deterioration. Not sure if the research says it will work for all because if it was so, more emphasis on whatever seemed to be working would be BIG time news.

It doesn't have to work for everyone in order to be worthwhile and no one expects it to work for everyone. If we all choose to be pessimistic about the value of healthy lifestyle choices, it won't work for anyone. Research indicates we could have a lot less people with Alzheimer's, judging by other countries and Adventists in our own country.

Becoming accustomed to different ways to eat, exercise, think, isn't always easy for many individuals and could be even more difficult in senior years.

Does it have to be easy? Let it work, or give it a chance, for those who are willing to put forth some effort. And it might be easier if we encourage one another rather than trying to be discouraging.

There are always conflicting reports that pop up confusing people even more. Is a high carb diet good? Is a high protein diet good? Is it better to be lean or a tad heavier as we age? Is intense exercise good or bad, will walking be as beneficial as running for heart health? It's not as easy as one would imagine.

Those of us who have put in a lot of time studying this will be glad to help out and thus eliminate a lot of the confusion.

We all do what we feel is the best for us as individuals....some agree with our choices and applaud us; some might not see why others don't or won't follow what is thought to be the "best" way to live. The human "condition" will never be perfect....genetics, environmental conditions, evolution just don't/won't let it be so.

If you are truly interested and doing what you believe is best, I'm not complaining about what you do. All I ask is that you not put up road-blocks for others who are earnestly looking for answers.

When you say, "we all do what we feel is the best for us as individuals", are you speaking for everyone? How do you know that to be a fact? There may be some who feel they can do better but are not sure how to go about it. Some people might appreciate some suggestions. Not everyone is the same.