Navigating Cognitive Health and Misdiagnoses

This chapter explores a personal journey marked by the author's experiences with their mother's cognitive decline, initially mistaken for normal aging, and reveals the alarming misdiagnoses often faced. It delves into the scientific understanding of Alzheimer's and the emerging research on environmental factors, such as pesticides and air pollution, that may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the complex relationship between nicotine and cognitive health, discussing both its protective effects and the necessity for responsible research on its implications.