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Sat Jan 1, 2022, 04:06 PM

Jan 2022

“ It’s possible that better nutrition, declines in smoking and the phase-out of leaded gasoline — which previous research has connected to increased rates of dementia — also contributed to the “positive trends.”

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Serious cognitive problems see abrupt drop among older people, study says [View all] NJCher Jan 2022 OP

So... I guess it wasn't the Viagra?😉 vanlassie Jan 2022 #1

Not hardly. ShazzieB Jan 2022 #3

I salute you and am trying to emulate your example. No Vested Interest Jan 2022 #14

Hmmmm...at the risk of starting another generation war... brush Jan 2022 #2

was it all that marijuana in their youth? DBoon Jan 2022 #4

But more females? vanlassie Jan 2022 #6

long term effects of birth control pills? DBoon Jan 2022 #8

Female boomers smoked too. Women live longer anyway. brush Jan 2022 #10

More: vanlassie Jan 2022 #7

Many ppl over 65 are taking CBD or using marijuana alittlelark Jan 2022 #9

I'm 86 and have never used CBD or marijuana. No Vested Interest Jan 2022 #16

The internet. More visual stimulation? Srkdqltr Jan 2022 #11

I think the trans fats generation has passed bucolic_frolic Jan 2022 #12

I would look at chemicals that were banned KT2000 Jan 2022 #13

There is a YouTube video KT2000 Jan 2022 #17

Video says 1930s, and probably only very early 30's and not commonly used. No Vested Interest Jan 2022 #18

Oh gross I_UndergroundPanther Jan 2022 #19