Responding In Kind -12/31/2025

Responses and comments from my readers…I do receive periodic information from the many readers of the blog. While I have often responded individually, I decided that I should share more transparently. Hopefully, this contributes to an ongoing dialogue…

Marilyn.S: A good one again, Kevin.  As I may have mentioned before, the health problem is scary, along with what is going to happen this New Year with Social Security.  I am personally very upset that whoever let Trump's name be added to the Kennedy Center!  His name shouldn’t be added to anything as far as I’m concerned!... Sorry, didn’t mean to say all that, but I AM upset with all he has done and continues to do every day!  It seems no one cares, and he is doing anything he wants to!  Marilyn 

Marilyn, I couldn’t agree with you more. I’m increasingly fearful of where all of this is leading and given the lack of engagement exhibited by our friends in Congress, it is clear that “we the people” must step up to solve the growing crisis of leadership we are experiencing here in the USA.

Roc.O: Coffee drinking at midlife is associated with a decreased risk of dementia/AD later in life. After an average follow-up of 21 years, 1409 individuals (71%) aged 65 to 79 completed the re-examination in 1998. A total of 61 cases were identified as demented (48 with AD). Coffee drinkers at midlife had lower risk of dementia and AD later in life compared with those drinking no or only a little coffee. The lowest risk (65% decreased) was found in people who drank 3-5 cups per day. (J Alzheimers Dis. 2009 Jan;16(1):85-91) Reduces Parkinson’s risk …Alzheimers.

Roc, I feel much better about my consumption of coffee. I increasingly consider it the elixir of life that I need to support for sustaining my life. Your note is most appreciative and supports my contention with my family 😊.