Gregory Petsko: The coming neurological epidemic

http://www.ted.com Biochemist Gregory Petsko makes a convincing argument that, in the next 50 years, we'll see an epidemic of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's, as the world population ages. His solution: more research into the brain and its functions.

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[beneehall]

OK, so you are a religious person. I admire and envy you. But what of the rest of Zeitgeist?

How can the richest country the planet has ever seen, suddenly find itself in such a dire, economic and financial situation?

That's because the productive efforts of us Morlocks is being skimmed off by the Fed, owned and operated by private individual banks with no oversight or controls. THEY are directly responsible for the current, economic mess.

[Haz1234]

good health is a state of physical, mental, and social well being.

if you have alzheimers, you have very little remaining, of any of those things, it's horrific to see it tear peoples lifes apart, as you visit your dad in hospital and he doesn't recognize you.

parkinsons destroys your motor neurons in your brain and throughout your body, leaving you unable to control your limbs, and in servere cases, you cant do anything for your self.

im not sure about euphenasia, but its not really healthy.

[tapolna]

We're already enduring several epidemics, now, ... And, "the government dropped the ball" on this research beginning with Reagan in the 1980s. Private philanthropies don't necessarily "give" to whom they don't see a return in some way.

Eating fish is ok, if you can avoid the mercury and other toxins in most fish.

So, breathe deeply, eat what you can and try to enjoy the chemicals & toxins you take in & good luck, 'cause you're basically on your own

[MrROTD]

Flouride , vaccines and other environmental toxins introduced by man are responsible for all these nuerological diseases.

[boomtao]

Does the government still put fluoride in our drinking water?!?! When are they going to stop that? Everybody knows by now that it is very bad for our health!

[rmcdaniel423]

@jasonguyperson wrote this, 1 year ago "More Caffeine, lower blood pressure?? A paradox!!!"

It seems that way, since caffeine is a stimulant. However, it is also a diuretic. As your kidneys eliminate more water, that decreases the volume of your circulating blood. Less volume = lower BP.

Now, which force has the stronger effect . . . CNS stimulant vs. diuretic? I don't know. Physiology is a complicated mess! :-)

[IwontConform]

chemtrails will have a large impact on the rise of neurological disease because of the brain toxicity of the metals contained in them(including aluminum)This in addition to flouride(in water,prescription drugs)chlorine(in water)and mercury(in foods,vaccines,dental amalgams)Avoidance of these substances and regular detoxes are the only solution.Dont forget to avoid chemical sweeteners like aspartame and splenda as well.

[ogskeetdizzle]

fluoridated water is actually the reason for alzheimers

[theimperfektman]

zomg.. alz's = zombies!!

[rocksfan21]

There's only one solution to this....

LIVE FAST, DIE YOUNG

[grantfaceclaw]

oh noes!

[thatadamthing]

caffeine doesn't permanently increase blood pressure. In fact, using caffeine to supplement exercise can lower flood pressure in the long term.