View Full Version : American Death Rate Rises for First Time in a Decade
Well, this is not good.
Here is a quote:
"The death rate in the United States rose last year for the first time in a decade, preliminary federal data show, a rare increase that was driven in part by more people dying from drug overdoses, suicide and Alzheimer’s disease. The death rate from heart disease, long in decline, edged up slightly."
Here is the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/01/health/american-death-rate-rises-for-first-time-in-a-decade.html?_r=0
ToomuchStuff
6-2-16, 12:35am
Doesn't surprise me one bit, and certainly isn't broken down well in my opinion. WTH is age adjusted rate? I was told for years, that there were more baby boomers then those that followed them. It was what spurned me to ask the question about the always rising housing market, since we should have a glut as they die.
Now to do your hit and run posts: Why do you think this isn't good?
Now to do your hit and run posts: Why do you think this isn't good?
I think it shows many of the symptoms of our sick society.
As my doctor is fond of saying, the death rate is 100%. The rest is details.
Williamsmith
6-3-16, 3:24pm
Don't worry, when the new Obamacare rate structures come out and everybody sees the premium increases they will be more worried about homicide rates. Lots of people will be fit to be tied.
It's interesting that the rate of death from Alzheimer's is up. The ultimate cause of death by suicide and overdose are fairly obvious. Heart disease could be speculated on. But it's mysterious why Alzheimer's would be up? I have read in places like the book, the Blue Zone where there are global cultures where Alzheimer's and dementia are relatively rare in spite of a population with longevity. I think the same could be said for heart disease and stroke.
Some researchers are pursuing the idea that Alzheimer's is a form or result of type 2 diabetes, which is also increasing.
A small UCLA study had excellent results reversing early cases of the disease. I've posted this before, but it's worth a repost:
Detailed version: http://impactaging.com/papers/v6/n9/full/100690.html
Simplified version:http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/memory-loss-associated-with-alzheimers-reversed-for-first-time
Some researchers are pursuing the idea that Alzheimer's is a form or result of type 2 diabetes, which is also increasing.
A small UCLA study had excellent results reversing early cases of the disease. I've posted this before, but it's worth a repost:
Detailed version: http://impactaging.com/papers/v6/n9/full/100690.html
Simplified version:http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/memory-loss-associated-with-alzheimers-reversed-for-first-time
It's interesting that in all the science of drug therapy failures, a common sense diet, excersize, meditation, a few supplements, and some simple odds and ends show promise. It could explain why it is uncommon in some cultures. Which probably could go for heart disease, too.
It's interesting that in all the science of drug therapy failures, a common sense diet, excersize, meditation, a few supplements, and some simple odds and ends show promise. It could explain why it is uncommon in some cultures. Which probably could go for heart disease, too.
I agree. I think the cultures that consistently demonstrate robust health have a lot in common. Their diets may vary, but they all consist of whole foods. The heart disease thing is mostly mitigated by strong social support--as in the people of Roseto: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseto_effect
From the article:
"These [favorable] statistics were at odds with a number of other factors observed in the community. They smoked unfiltered stogies, drank wine "with seeming abandon" in lieu of milk and soft drinks, skipped the Mediterranean diet in favor of meatballs and sausages fried in lard with hard and soft cheeses. The men worked in the slate quarries where they contracted illnesses from gases and dust. Roseto also had no crime, and very few applications for public assistance."
Of course from my perspective, meatballs and sausages fried in lard with hard and soft cheeses are health foods. :cool:
Teacher Terry
6-5-16, 5:12pm
Jane, thanks for sharing. I wish we had known about these things for my friend. Although, I guess the metal on the brain from chemo also contributes and she had 8 different rounds of it because her cancer came back that many times. A couple of doctors told me this.
I tucked that away in my "news I can use" file. Of course, I may not remember I have it if I really need it...:(
Teacher Terry
6-5-16, 6:56pm
Jane, you should show it to your partner and then he can review it if needed. Hopefully not:)) That is the scariest part about aging for sure.
I'm just going to have him roll me down the hill into Lake Washington. :~)
But seriously--everything about aging is scary, IMO.
Some researchers are pursuing the idea that Alzheimer's is a form or result of type 2 diabetes, which is also increasing.
A small UCLA study had excellent results reversing early cases of the disease. I've posted this before, but it's worth a repost:
Detailed version: http://impactaging.com/papers/v6/n9/full/100690.html
Simplified version:http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/memory-loss-associated-with-alzheimers-reversed-for-first-time
From the second article, the regimen includes all these. I do the things in bold.
--eliminating all simple carbohydrates, gluten and processed food from her diet, and eating more vegetables, fruits and non-farmed fish
--meditating twice a day and beginning yoga to reduce stress
--sleeping seven to eight hours per night, up from four to five
--taking melatonin, methylcobalamin, vitamin D3, fish oil and coenzyme Q10 each day
--optimizing oral hygiene using an electric flosser and electric toothbrush
--reinstating hormone replacement therapy, which had previously been discontinued
--fasting for a minimum of 12 hours between dinner and breakfast, and for a minimum of three hours between dinner and bedtime
--exercising for a minimum of 30 minutes, four to six days per week
Re the list, I'm about halfway there. No way I'm taking hormone therapy, though. I've started intermittent fasting; I have about an eight-hour window within which I eat a couple of meals--if you count a loaded coffee drink as a meal. That saves lots of food prep, and is easy to do. I don't know about methylcobalamin, my nutrition program shows I get plenty of B12 in my food.
Ultralight
6-6-16, 10:51am
The list is actually kind of heartening. Isn't it?
Small set of rules.
And when considering the fact that these rules probably make a person have better health across the board, not just regarding Alzheimer's, it is quite profound.
The list is actually kind of heartening. Isn't it?
Small set of rules.
And when considering the fact that these rules probably make a person have better health across the board, not just regarding Alzheimer's, it is quite profound.
And you have absolutely nothing to lose by adopting them.
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