Study links reduced psychological well-being in older ages to increased risk of dementia.
A study led by researchers from China Agricultural University, Sweden's Karolinska Institutet, and Chicago's Rush University Medical Center suggests that a lack of purpose and personal growth in older ages may indicate an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. The study, involving 910 cognitively intact older adults, found that reduced psychological well-being, even in the absence of evident cognitive impairment, may serve as an early-warning sign of future impairment in brain function. The findings add to the growing body of evidence linking psychological well-being and memory decline, with researchers discovering that poor psychological well-being has been associated with a higher risk of dementia.
August 13, 2024
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