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Severe memory loss, akin to today’s dementia epidemic, was extremely rare in ancient Greece and Rome, indicating these conditions may largely stem from modern lifestyles and environments.
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Did the ancient Greeks and Romans experience Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s in history: Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention of severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows.

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