"Dementia's Scarcity in Ancient Greece and Rome: Exploring the Shift to Modern Prevalence"
A study analyzing classical texts from ancient Greece and Rome suggests that severe memory loss, akin to today’s dementia epidemic, was extremely rare in these civilizations, indicating that Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may be diseases of modern environments and lifestyles. The comparison with the Tsimane Amerindians, who lead a preindustrial lifestyle and show low dementia rates, further supports the theory that physical activity levels and environmental factors significantly influence dementia prevalence. The study underscores the impact of sedentary behavior and pollution on cognitive health, offering insights into preventing modern-age dementias.