Further Pussificatory rhetoric...

Troubleshooter · 08-05-2005, 10:24 AM

I mean how stupid to people have to be to think that discouraging health is a good idea in comparison to worrying about people's feeling?

Just fuck people...

http://www.wired.com/news/medtech/0,...tml?tw=rss.TOP

Brain Workouts May Tone Memory

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She also said she was concerned that too much emphasis on the benefits of mental fitness could stigmatize Alzheimer's patients.

"If mental exercise is widely believed to prevent (Alzheimer's disease), then individuals who do become demented may be blamed for their disease on the grounds of not having exercised their brains enough," she said.

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Trilby · 08-05-2005, 10:50 AM

mmmm...bad mood this morning, TS? Just askin'

Troubleshooter · 08-05-2005, 11:20 AM

Nah, just a rather large case of stupid shit in my news this morning. Not all of them are worth posting but I still read them so you guys get a dose of vitriol(e) backsplash.

08-05-2005, 01:05 PM

If somebody developes Alzheimer's, I don't think they are going to pick up on others blaming them for coming down with the condition, anyhow. Someone who blames an Alzheimer's sufferer for having the condition probably has Alzheimer's themselves. That woman's comments were rather foolish if you ask me.

My neurologist has been giving me lots of those little brain exercises to practice, and they really do help. My Alzheimer's seems to be improving. Er, what we talking about?

Bullitt · 08-05-2005, 03:22 PM

I think she's more trying to say that you can't prevent alzhiemer's.. period. And that if mental exercises work so well in preventing it like people say, then the person would be at fault for "letting their bike gears rust out in the rain".

My uncle of 60 years has this disease, and letting him work through most situations instead of just doing everything for him does help keep him active and slows the effects of the disease.

Carbonated_Brains · 08-05-2005, 09:08 PM

Who cares if they feel stigmatized?

It's not like it's a lasting feeling.

Brett's Honey · 08-05-2005, 10:18 PM

My grandmother had alzheimer's when she died. She most definitely went downhill much faster after she stopped working and staying active.

08-05-2005, 10:24 AM	#1
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Further Pussificatory rhetoric... I mean how stupid to people have to be to think that discouraging health is a good idea in comparison to worrying about people's feeling? Just fuck people... http://www.wired.com/news/medtech/0,...tml?tw=rss.TOP Brain Workouts May Tone Memory ...snip... She also said she was concerned that too much emphasis on the benefits of mental fitness could stigmatize Alzheimer's patients. "If mental exercise is widely believed to prevent (Alzheimer's disease), then individuals who do become demented may be blamed for their disease on the grounds of not having exercised their brains enough," she said. ...more... __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

08-05-2005, 10:50 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	mmmm...bad mood this morning, TS? Just askin' __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-05-2005, 11:20 AM	#3
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Nah, just a rather large case of stupid shit in my news this morning. Not all of them are worth posting but I still read them so you guys get a dose of vitriol(e) backsplash. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

08-05-2005, 03:22 PM	#5
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	I think she's more trying to say that you can't prevent alzhiemer's.. period. And that if mental exercises work so well in preventing it like people say, then the person would be at fault for "letting their bike gears rust out in the rain". My uncle of 60 years has this disease, and letting him work through most situations instead of just doing everything for him does help keep him active and slows the effects of the disease. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

08-05-2005, 01:05 PM	#4
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	If somebody developes Alzheimer's, I don't think they are going to pick up on others blaming them for coming down with the condition, anyhow. Someone who blames an Alzheimer's sufferer for having the condition probably has Alzheimer's themselves. That woman's comments were rather foolish if you ask me. My neurologist has been giving me lots of those little brain exercises to practice, and they really do help. My Alzheimer's seems to be improving. Er, what we talking about?

08-05-2005, 09:08 PM	#6
Carbonated_Brains Does it show up here when I type? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Between the smoky layers of a prosciutto sandwich! Posts: 355	Who cares if they feel stigmatized? It's not like it's a lasting feeling.

08-05-2005, 10:18 PM	#7
Brett's Honey whatever Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 308	My grandmother had alzheimer's when she died. She most definitely went downhill much faster after she stopped working and staying active.

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